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Embassy of Switzerland in La Paz, Bolivia

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Embassy of Switzerland in La Paz, Bolivia, located at Calle 13, No. 455, Esquina 14 de Septiembre, Obrajes. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Switzerland, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Calle 13, No. 455, Esquina 14 de Septiembre, Obrajes
    La Paz
    Bolivia

  • Telephone

    +591 2 275 10 01, Consular Services: +51 1 264 03 05

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in La Paz: 5:45 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of Switzerland in La Paz, Bolivia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Andean New Year: June 21 Flag of Bolivia
  • National Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland
  • Independence Day: August 6 Flag of Bolivia
  • All Souls' Day: November 2 Flag of Bolivia

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Switzerland in La Paz, Bolivia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Bolivian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Switzerland.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Switzerland without a visa. The most common types of Switzerland visas are the following.

  • Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
  • National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
  • Airport transit visa
  • Work visa

Head of Mission

Maja Messmer Mokhtar, Ambassador

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Additional Missions in Bolivia

Besides Embassy of Switzerland in La Paz, Bolivia, Switzerland also has 2 representations in the following cities of Bolivia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Switzerland in Bolivia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Switzerland in neighboring countries or regions of Bolivia.

See also

Bolivia in Switzerland

Bolivia has 2 representations in the following cities:

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