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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Bolivia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia
Calle Rosendo Gutierrez No. 497 Corner Sanchez Lima La Paz Bolivia
Phone: + 591-2 241-9110
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 59 minutes)
Japan Consulate General in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Calle Saavedra No.314 Esq. Cochabamba, Santa Cruz
Phone: +591-3 3351-268, 3331-329
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 59 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Bolivian and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Plurinational State Foundation Day | Thursday, January 22 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| Feast of Candelaria | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 5 days |
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Father Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Bolivia?
Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Bolivia including La Paz and Santa Cruz.
2 - Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Bolivian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Bolivia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Bolivia?
The Japanese representative offices in Bolivia will be closed in observance of the following Bolivian and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Plurinational State Foundation Day (BO) Thu, Jan 22, 2026 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Bolivia
Tokyo, Japan time is 13:00 hours ahead of La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia
03:01AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
16:01PMTuesday, January 20, 2026