As Bolivia’s diplomatic representation in the UK, the Embassy of Bolivia in London handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | 106 Eaton Square, London SW1W 9AD, United Kingdom |
| Fax | +44 20 7235 1286 |
| embol@bolivianembassy.co.uk | |
| Website | www.bolivianembassy.co.uk |
| Head of Mission | Juan Carlos Crespo Montalvo, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
| National Day | 6 August (Independence Day) |
Consular Section
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
Hours shown: consular section, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Request appointments for consular matters by e-mail. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
The embassy and its network in the UK
The mission is currently led by Juan Carlos Crespo Montalvo as chargé d’affaires a.i.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Bolivian sources:
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 the United Kingdom, 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.
Travelling from the UK to Bolivia
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bolivia (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Other consulates and embassies in the UK
184 other countries are represented in the UK, among them: Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Botswana (high commission), Brazil (embassy), Brunei (high commission), Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy), Cabo Verde (embassy), Cambodia (embassy), Cameroon (high commission), Canada (high commission), Central African Republic (embassy), Chad (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday as well as on the Bolivian national day: 6 August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Bolivian citizens should contact the embassy. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Bolivia, www.bolivianembassy.co.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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