Bolivia - Consulate of South Africa in La Paz

You are a Bolivian citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in La Paz situated in Bolivia. A consulate in La Paz could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of La Paz and Bolivia in the relationships with the government of South Africa.


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in La Paz !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Bolivia besides La Paz.

When South Africa has more consulates located in Bolivia ouside of La Paz you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Bolivia of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in La Paz are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of South Africa in Bolivia besides La Paz

Or the embassy of South Africa in Bolivia

(There is no embassy of South Africa located in Bolivia)

Consulate Appointment in La Paz

Most consulates in La Paz need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in La Paz first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to La Paz do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Bolivia or South Africa.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in La Paz please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.