Bolivia Embassy The Hague

Before your visit

You will find the embassy at Nassauplein 2 (2585 EA The Hague).

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:30–17:30, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.

About the Bolivian Embassy in The Hague

The Hague is the seat of the Dutch government and of international institutions such as the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and the OPCW, so many embassies in the city also follow their work.

Consular services

The consular section typically handles:

• Bolivian passports and emergency travel documents
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Visas for travellers who need one for Bolivia
• Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents

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 the Netherlands, 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?

Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.

Travelling from the Netherlands to Bolivia

Dutch citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bolivia (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Dutch).

Closing days

Like most offices in the Netherlands, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, King’s Day and Christmas and on Bolivia’s national day (6 August). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

Bolivian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +31 70 361 67 07. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Dutch authorities. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.

Diplomatic missions of Bolivia in the Netherlands

Bolivia in the Netherlands

• The Hague – Embassy of Bolivia (this page)