The Embassy of Bolivia in Brussels is Bolivia’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Bolivian nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Louise 176, 6th floor, 1050 Ixelles (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 627 00 10 |
| info@embajadadebolivia.eu consulado@embajadadebolivia.eu |
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| Website | embajadadebolivia.eu |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Paula Alejandra Gutierrez Burgoa, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
| National Day | 6 August |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Bolivian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue Louise 176, 6th floor (1050 Ixelles). The address is in Ixelles, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Bolivian Embassy in Brussels
The embassy is currently led by Paula Alejandra Gutierrez Burgoa as chargé d’affaires a.i. (diplomatic rank: counsellor). Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Bolivian diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Bolivian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Bolivian authorities ask for:
Bolivian electronic passport (application abroad)
- Apply in person at the Bolivian consular office for your country of residence
- Identity card (cédula de identidad) – original and photocopy
- For Bolivians by descent: updated original birth certificate and photocopy
- Renewal: your expired passport (or one expiring within 6 months, damaged or full) and a letter to the consular authority explaining the request
- If lost or stolen: the police report from Belgium, or a sworn declaration at the consulate
- Consular fee as published by the consulate
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia – passport (consular service page) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bolivia (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays; Bolivian celebrations on 6 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
Bolivian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +32 2 627 00 10. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Bolivia in Belgium
Bolivia in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Bolivia (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Bolivia in Brussels
What is the address of the Bolivian Embassy in Belgium?
At Avenue Louise 176, 6th floor, 1050 Ixelles.
What are the opening hours of the Bolivian Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who leads the Bolivian Embassy in Brussels?
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Paula Alejandra Gutierrez Burgoa, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Bolivian Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Bolivia is 6 August; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, embajadadebolivia.eu. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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