The Embassy of Bolivia in Rome is Bolivia’s diplomatic mission to Italy. Bolivian nationals in Italy turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Civitavecchia, 1, 00198 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 8841001 |
| Fax | +39 06 8840740 |
| infobolit@yahoo.it | |
| National Day | 6 August |
Consular Section
| Address | Via Brenta, 2A, 00198 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 88410010684081147 |
| Consular district | Lazio, Abruzzo, Marche, Molise, Umbria |
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 Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Bolivian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Via Civitavecchia, 1, 00198 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via Brenta, 2A, 00198 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Italy
The embassy’s consular section is responsible for Lazio, Abruzzo, Marche, Molise, Umbria. Bolivia also has career consular offices in Bergamo and Milan.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Bolivian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
What Bolivian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Bolivian government information:
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 Italy, 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.
Travelling from Italy to Bolivia
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bolivia (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays and on Bolivia’s national day (6 August). Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
Bolivian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 8841001. 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 Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Bolivia in Italy
Bolivia in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Bolivia (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bergamo – Vice Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Bolivia in Rome
What is the address of the Bolivian Embassy in Italy?
At Via Civitavecchia, 1, 00198 Rome.
When is the Bolivian Embassy in Rome open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Is the Bolivian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 6 August as the national day of Bolivia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Is there a Bolivian consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Bergamo and Milan.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Bolivia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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