German Embassy in La Paz
Embassy 
Germany La Paz, Bolivia
- Address
- Avenida Arce 2395, La Paz
- Website
- la-paz.diplo.de
- Fax
- +591 2 244 14 41
Head of mission: Dr. José Schulz, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 23 October 2026
The German embassy in La Paz stands at Avenida Arce 2395, La Paz. Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the German embassy in La Paz
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Eine Übersicht der Feiertage finden Sie hier Arbeitszeiten der Botschaft: Montag bis Donnerstag 08:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr Freitag 08:00 Uhr bis 14:00 Uhr Besucherzeiten Konsularbereich: Montag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag von 9.00 bis 12.00 Uhr Dienstag und Donnerstag von 14.00 bis 16.00 Uhr Abholzeiten für Pässe und Visa: Montag bis Donnerstag 09:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr Dienstag und Donnerstag 14:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr Bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie für alle Ihre Anliegen (außer Beurkundungen - hierfür muss über das Kontaktformular ein Termin vereinbart werden) bei der Botschaft ein Termin buchen müssen. Bitte reservieren Sie diesen in unserem Online-Terminvergabesystem. Telefonsprechstunde Konsulat: Wochentag Uhrzeit Montag 08:00-09:00 Uhr Mittwoch 08:00-09:00 Uhr Freitag 08:00-09:00 Uhr
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bolivia
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in La Paz is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Bolivian citizens
BoliviaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Bolivia
GermanyBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Germany
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Check with the German embassy in La Paz whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,379 | 1,271 | 105 | 7.6% | 99.9% |
| 2024 | 1,166 | 1,079 | 79 | 6.8% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1,231 | 1,069 | 156 | 12.7% | 100.0% |
2025 figures: 1,231 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in La Paz, and 1,069 visas were issued. 156 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 12.7%. The refusal rate rose by 5.9 points from 6.8% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (1,166).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 6.8% (2024) to 12.7% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bolivia, 43.4% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Bolivia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Brazil in La PazAvenida Arce 429, La Paz
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Embassy of Paraguay in La PazCalle Pedro Salazar 351, LPZ La Paz
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Embassy of Peru in La PazCalle Fernando Guachalla 300, La Paz
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Embassy of Japan in La PazAvenida Sánchez Lima 497, La Paz
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Consulate of Austria in La PazCalle Montevideo 130, La Paz
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Embassy of Australia in La PazAvenida Arce, La Paz
Germany’s other missions in Bolivia
- Consulate of Germany in Tarija
Calle Campero 0321, 00 Tarija
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Tarija
Calle Campero 321, Tarija, Bolivien
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Cochabamba
Avenida Pando, Cochabamba
All missions of Germany in Bolivia (4)
The German embassy in La Paz is one of 4 missions of Germany in Bolivia. Consulates: Tarija. Honorary consulates: Tarija and Cochabamba. Bolivia in turn has 4 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in La Paz
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in La Paz. It is headed by Dr. José Schulz, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Arce 2395, La Paz. The record for the German embassy in La Paz includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Bolivia
German citizens do not need a visa for Bolivia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the German embassy in La Paz is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in La Paz for public holidays in Bolivia are Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in La Paz
Current procedures for the German embassy in La Paz, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in La Paz
Within 1 km of the German embassy in La Paz there are 12 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in La Paz?
The German embassy in La Paz is at Avenida Arce 2395, La Paz.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in La Paz?
The German embassy in La Paz is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in La Paz open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in La Paz do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in La Paz closed?
The German embassy in La Paz closes on Bolivia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
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