Australian consular representation in Bolivia
Australian Consulate in La Paz
Find current contact details, passport interview information and limited consular assistance available from the Australian Consulate in La Paz, Bolivia.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in La Paz
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s Honorary Consulate in Bolivia.
Before visiting: contact the Honorary Consulate by email, telephone or WhatsApp to discuss the assistance you need and confirm whether an appointment is required.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in La Paz?
The Australian Consulate is located at Centro Empresarial del Sur on Avenida Arequipa in La Paz.
New location: use the current Avenida Arequipa address above rather than older addresses for the Australian Consulate that may still appear in third-party listings.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Bolivia
The Australian Consulate in La Paz is an honorary Australian consular post providing a local point of contact for Australian citizens in Bolivia.
Honorary consulates provide a more limited range of services than Australia’s professional embassies and consulates-general. The La Paz Consulate can provide limited consular assistance and can assist with certain Australian passport matters.
The Australian Embassy in Lima, Peru, is responsible for Bolivia and provides full consular, passport and notarial services when assistance cannot be provided locally.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in La Paz provides limited consular assistance and can conduct passport interviews in appropriate cases.
Consular assistance
Australians in Bolivia can contact the Honorary Consulate for limited consular assistance. More complex matters may be referred to the Australian Embassy in Lima.
Passport interviews
Australians in Bolivia who need to lodge a passport application in person may be able to attend an interview at the Honorary Consulate in La Paz. Contact the Consulate before visiting to arrange the required appointment.
Notarial services
Australian Government notarial services for Bolivia are not performed at the Honorary Consulate in La Paz. These services are provided by the Australian Embassy in Lima.
Passport issuance: the Honorary Consulate does not issue Australian passports. Passport applications are processed through Australia’s passport network.
Visas and citizenship: Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The Consulate does not operate as an Australian visa processing office.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and consular appointments
Contact the Australian Consulate before visiting to discuss your requirements and arrange an appointment where necessary.
Passport interviews
Applicants in Bolivia who need an in-person Australian passport interview may be able to attend the Honorary Consulate in La Paz. Contact the Consulate before attending to confirm availability and the documents required.
Mail-in passport applications
Most eligible Australian passport renewal applications can be lodged by mail with the Australian Embassy in Lima. Applicants who do not meet the mail-in eligibility requirements must lodge in person.
Processing time: current Australian Government guidance advises allowing a minimum of six weeks plus delivery time for a new passport after payment has been taken and a complete application has been received.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Bolivia
The Honorary Consulate in La Paz provides a local Australian consular presence in Bolivia, supported by the Australian Embassy in Lima.
La Paz
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance and can conduct passport interviews for eligible Australian applicants in Bolivia.
Australian Embassy in Lima
The Australian Embassy in Peru is accredited to Bolivia and provides full consular, passport and notarial services for Australians when required.
Notarial services: Australian Government notarial services for both Peru and Bolivia can only be performed at the Australian Embassy in Lima.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Honorary Consulate first and confirm that the assistance you require can be provided in La Paz.
Contact the Consulate first
Use email, telephone or WhatsApp before visiting. Explain the service you need so the Consulate can confirm the appropriate arrangements.
Prepare passport documents
If attending a passport interview, complete the correct application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your appointment.
Use Lima when required
For full consular assistance, Australian Government notarial services or passport matters that cannot be handled locally, contact the Australian Embassy in Lima.
Emergency assistance: the Australian Embassy in Lima can be contacted on +51 1 630 0500. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in La Paz
Does Australia have a Consulate in Bolivia?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in La Paz. The Australian Embassy in Lima, Peru, is responsible for Bolivia.
Where is the Australian Consulate in La Paz?
The Consulate is located at Centro Empresarial del Sur, Av. Arequipa No. 8221, 2nd Floor, Office 16, La Paz, Bolivia.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in La Paz?
Call or use WhatsApp on +591 706 10626, or email consul@australiabolivia.com.
What are the opening hours of the Australian Consulate in La Paz?
The current published opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the arrangements for the service you need.
Can the Australian Consulate provide consular assistance?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance. For full consular assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Lima.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in La Paz?
If you are in Bolivia and need to lodge an Australian passport application in person, you may be able to attend an interview at the Honorary Consulate in La Paz. Contact the Consulate first to arrange an appointment.
Does the Consulate issue Australian passports?
No. The Honorary Consulate provides limited assistance and does not issue Australian passports.
Can I renew an Australian passport by mail from Bolivia?
Most eligible renewal applications can be lodged by mail with the Australian Embassy in Lima. Check the current eligibility requirements before sending an application.
Does the Australian Consulate in La Paz provide notarial services?
No. Australian Government notarial services for Bolivia can only be performed at the Australian Embassy in Lima.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Bolivia?
The Australian Embassy in Lima, Peru, is accredited to Bolivia and provides full consular, passport and notarial services.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Embassy in Lima on +51 1 630 0500. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.