Embassy of United States in La Paz

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

This information is for:

Bolivian passport holders living in La Paz
U.S. passports traveling/working or living in La Paz
Foreign passports currently residing in La Paz

Embassy Information

Address:	Avenida Arce 2780 Casilla 425 La Paz, Bolivia
Phone:	+591 2 216 8000
Fax:	+591 2 216 8111
Email:
Website:	https://bo.usembassy.gov/
Office hours:	Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 17:30 ; Friday 08:00 – 12:00 pm
Current time in La Paz	18:34 PM Thursday, January 22 2026-01-22 (GMT -0400)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	15:34 PM Thursday, January 22 2026-01-22 (GMT -0700)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to United States
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for U.S. citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between La Paz and Washington D.C. is 6202.71 km (3854.19 miles). The average travel time is 12 hours 55 minutes.
Time difference: La Paz is 3:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 18:34 on January, Thursday 22 in La Paz, it is 15:34 on January, Thursday 22 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in La Paz.

Distance from city center 8.03 km ( 4.99 miles)

Nearest airport El Alto International Airport (LPB)

Distance to airport 5.94 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Thursday (Today, January 22, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Close Now
Friday (January 23, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 24, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 26, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (January 27, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (January 28, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Plurinational State Foundation Day: Jan. 22, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of United States in La Paz FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at Avenida Arce 2780 Casilla 425 La Paz, Bolivia. Coordinates: (-68.121301, -16.5126828).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +591 2 216 8000. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 17:30 ; Friday 08:00 – 12:00 pm except official holidays in United States and Bolivia.