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Important Fraud Alert

The U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia has recently received information regarding a visa scam in which third parties are falsely offering US visas through advertisements published in local newspapers.  Once contacted by interested parties, the perpetrators request a down payment to secure process. 

Please note that a visa to the United States can only be issued by an American Embassy overseas following a personal interview with a Consular Officer. Third parties are not needed in this process and have no authority to guarantee a visa. Please avoid financial losses by visiting the U.S. Embassy website to learn more about the visa process. 

 

Visa Services

Welcome to the Consular Section in Bolivia. One of our priorities is to provide immigrant and non-immigrant visa services, including Diversity Lottery Visas.

We are committed to providing a courteous and professional service to all applicants. For detailed information, please use the links on the left margin of this page to select the appropriate visa classification.

Hours of Service

The Embassy is open Monday through Friday, except on U.S. and Bolivian holidays.

  • Non-Immigrant Visa

Interviews are conducted by appointment only scheduled through our Call Center.

  • Immigrant Visas

Interviews are by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled by NVC mostly.

Questions, inquiries and further information are accepted only by e-mail; please write to consularlapaz@state.gov

 Address

Embassy of the United States of America
Arce Av. 2780 (between Cordero and Campos Streets)
La Paz, Bolivia

Useful Links:

Discover America

  • USCIS Immigrant Fee

    Foreign nationals who seek permanent residence in the United States and receive an immigrant visa will need to pay a USCIS Immigrant Fee beginning February 1, 2013.

    For more information please visit the following link

  • "Visas Trucha" Campaign
    "Visas Trucha" Campaign

    The Consular Section launches
    the "Visas Trucha" Campaign.
    Click here for more information    . (PDF 512KB)

  • CHANGE IN THE APPLICATION FEES FOR A VISA TO THE UNITED STATES
    The Consular Section informs the general public that as of Friday April 13, 2012, the visa fees will be adjusted to better reflect the costs for providing these services.
    For more information please visit the following link (PDF 68KB)