Help for British nationals
Useful information about travelling and living in Bolivia, plus important advice on how to stay safe and what to do when things go wrong.
New visa regime for Bolivians
Since May 2009, Bolivian nationals are required to be in possession of a valid visa to enter the United Kingdom.
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The impact of a global temperature rise
The impacts of climate change will be widespread accross the globe. Our interactive map outlines some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by 4°C (7°F).
The British Embassy in Bolivia
If you are planning to enter or transit the United States
We have been informed by the US Embassy in La Paz that UK holders of Temporary Passports, and British passports which do not contain the biometric "chip", will need a visa to enter or transit the US. This measure comes into effect from 1 July.
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Swine flu
There are confirmed human cases of A-H1N1 Swine Flu in Bolivia. For more information please see the general Swine Flu advice under our
Online Consular Registration
British nationals travelling or living in Bolivia can register themselves with the Embassy, and we strongly recommend that you do so!
Yellow fever certificate
The Bolivian Government announced on 24 June that foreigners entering areas which had been designated "high risk" for yellow fever would need a valid yellow fever certificate. These areas include all of the regions of Santa Cruz, Pando and Beni, and much of Cochabamba, Tarija and northern La Paz departments. The highland region of the country, including the cities of La Paz, Potosi and Oruro, Lake Titicaca and the Salar de Uyuni, is not affected.
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Human Rights resolution on Iran
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The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Change of Ambassador to Mozambique
20 November 2009
Mr Anthony Shaun Cleary has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Mr Andrew Soper.
La Embajada Británica en Bolivia
Bolivia, La Paz, British Embassy
British Embassy, La Paz, Bolivia
British Embassy
Avenida Arce No.2732
Casilla (PO Box) 694
La Paz
Telephone:
(591) (2) 243-3424
Fax:(591) (2) 243-1073
GMT:
Mon–Thurs: 1230–1630 and 1730-2100
Fri: 1230–1730
Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0830-1230 and 1330-1700
Fri: 0830-1330
