An official website of the United States government
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel Travel Advisory Level 4: Do not travel to Bolivia due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest. Read More...
If you are planning to renew your passport, please go over the information below to determine if you qualify to renew your passport by mail (FedEx).
The CDC requires all air passengers entering the U.S. (including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents) to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within three calendar days of departure or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days.
Passport Services
Apply for or renew a U.S. Passport
Notice
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has resumed limited routine U.S. citizen services. If you are planning to renew your passport, please visit our website to determine if you qualify to renew your passport by mail (FedEx). U.S. citizens who do not qualify to…
ARE YOU A U.S. CITIZEN WHO NEEDS A PASSPORT?
If you require a new passport, a renewal passport, or just aren’t sure, our simple Passport Wizard will assist you in determining your eligibility and gathering the documentation needed to apply.
There is no walk-in service for United States citizens who require a service related to passports, citizenship, or birth registration. These services are by appointment only.
Passport services are not available on weekends, or on Bolivian or U.S. Holidays.
The processing time for routine passport renewals is 3-4 weeks. If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks, please see Emergency Passports for further information.
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at Travel.State.gov
Find the Correct Form
You must provide one photo with your passport application. All our photo policies apply to both adults and children under age 16. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
See More Information on Photos
Emergency United States passports are issued to those applicants who have immediate travel and cannot wait to receive a regular full-validity passport before traveling.
Learn More
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
Emergency Assistance
U.S. Citizens with Emergencies
Please call: 216 8000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 216 8000
Outside of Bolivia: [011](591-2) 216-8000
Emergency Contact – All Locations Enroll in STEP International Parental Child Abduction Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Death of a U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime Emergency Financial Assistance