Embassy of France in La Paz

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If you are living or residing in La Paz and planning a trip to France, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in La Paz.

This information is for:

Bolivian passport holders living in La Paz
French passports traveling/working or living in La Paz
Foreign passports currently residing in La Paz

Embassy Information

Address:	Avenida Hernando Siles # 5390 Esq. Calle 8 Obrajes La Paz Bolivia
Phone:	+ 591 2 214 99 00
Fax:	+ 591 2 214 99 01
Email:	information@ambafrance-bo.org
Website:	bo.ambafrance.org
Office hours:	Monday to Friday - 08:00-12:30
Current time in La Paz	09:18 AM Wednesday, May 13 2026-05-13 (GMT -0400)
Current time in Paris (France)	15:18 PM Wednesday, May 13 2026-05-13 (GMT +0200)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to France
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for French citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between La Paz and Paris is 9885.71 km (6142.69 miles). The average travel time is 20 hours 35 minutes.
Time difference: La Paz is 6:00 hours behind Paris. When the time is 09:18 on May, Wednesday 13 in La Paz, it is 15:18 on May, Wednesday 13 in Paris

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of France in La Paz.

Distance from city center 9.68 km ( 6.02 miles)

Nearest airport El Alto International Airport (LPB)

Distance to airport 7.75 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, May 13, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open now
Thursday (May 14, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (May 15, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (May 16, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (May 17, 2026)		Closed
Monday (May 18, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (May 19, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Ascension Day: May 14, 2026 (Next 14 hours, 42 minutes)

Embassy of France in La Paz FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of France located?

It is located at Avenida Hernando Siles # 5390 Esq. Calle 8 Obrajes La Paz Bolivia. Coordinates: (-68.1066574, -16.5269919).

2. How do I contact the France Embassy in La Paz?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 591 2 214 99 00. The working hours are from Monday to Friday - 08:00-12:30 except official holidays in France and Bolivia.