🇧🇴 Korean Mission in Bolivia

Korean Embassy in Bolivia - Address & Contact

Q: What is the phone number of the Korean Embassy in Bolivia?

The main phone number is (591)2-211-0361. For emergencies, call (591)7673-3334 (available 24/7).

Q: How can I get consular assistance in Bolivia?

Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bolivia at Av. Ballivián #555, Calle 11-12, Edificio El Dorial, Piso 3, Calacoto, La Paz, Bolivia, or call the Consular Call Center at (82)2-3210-0404. In an emergency, dial (591)7673-3334.

Q: Do Korean passport holders need a visa to enter Bolivia?

Korean passport holders need a visa to enter Bolivia.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bolivia

The Embassy of Korea in La Paz manages ties with Bolivia, home to the world's largest lithium reserves — a critical raw material for electric vehicle batteries. Bolivia has become strategically important for Korea as the global clean energy transition accelerates.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bolivia (La Paz)

Office Name	Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bolivia
Type	Embassy
Address	Av. Ballivián #555, Calle 11-12, Edificio El Dorial, Piso 3, Calacoto, La Paz, Bolivia
Phone	(591)2-211-0361
Emergency	(591)7673-3334 (24/7)
Consular Call Center	(82)2-3210-0404
Toll-Free	080-020-0219
Website	http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/bo-ko/index.do

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Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bolivia - Location

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Mission contact details as of 2026-11-10 · Source: each mission's official website (overseas.mofa.go.kr)

Diplomatic Relations

1965.04.25.

Exports

$32.0M

Imports

$576.0M

Diplomatic relations and trade: MOFA country information (2025 trade figures, checked 2026-11-10)

Entry Requirements

🇰🇷 Korean Citizens Visiting Bolivia

Visa Required

Notes

Regular passport holders are not visa-exempt. Check with the embassy in Korea whether visas on arrival or e-visas are available.

🇧🇴 Bolivia Citizens Visiting South Korea

Citizens of Bolivia with regular passports are not visa-exempt and generally need a visa before travelling to Korea. Check visa types and how to apply on the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr) or with the Korean embassy.

Korea Visa Portal K-ETA Immigration Service

Entry requirements may change without notice. Always check the latest travel advisories on the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before traveling.

Entry information checked 2026-11-10 · Sources: MOFA overseas safety travel visa-free list (as of Sep 2026) and travel alert levels; Korea's visa-free entry list (as of Feb 2024) and K-ETA temporary exemption notice (Dec 2025)

South Korea – Bolivia Diplomatic Relations

Korea and Bolivia established relations in April 1965. The relationship is increasingly defined by Bolivia's enormous lithium potential, with Korean battery companies and the government pursuing resource cooperation agreements. Samsung Engineering has been active in Bolivia's industrial projects. Korea's ODA programs support agriculture, water, and vocational training.

Mission status as of 2026-11-10 · Source: MOFA country information

South Korea – Bolivia Trade & Economy

Trade figures appear unusually large due to re-export and entrepôt activity through Bolivia's trade statistics. Korea exported approximately $10.8 billion and imported roughly $11.5 billion in 2023 on paper; actual direct trade is far smaller. The most meaningful economic story is Korean interest in Bolivia's lithium and zinc resources.

Exports to Bolivia

$32.0M

Imports from Bolivia

$576.0M

Trade values are 2025 figures (MOFA country information, checked 2026-11-10). Figures in the text refer to the year stated in each sentence.

Tips for Koreans Living in Bolivia

Around 498 Koreans reside in Bolivia. A visa is required for Korean nationals. The embassy in La Paz provides full consular services. Travelers should be aware of altitude sickness risks in La Paz, which sits at over 3,600 meters above sea level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is the Korean Embassy in Bolivia?

A. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bolivia is located at Av. Ballivián #555, Calle 11-12, Edificio El Dorial, Piso 3, Calacoto, La Paz, Bolivia.

Q. What is the phone number for the Korean Embassy in Bolivia?

A. The main number is (591)2-211-0361. For emergencies, call (591)7673-3334. The Consular Call Center can be reached at (82)2-3210-0404.

Q. What should I do in an emergency in Bolivia?

A. Call the emergency line at (591)7673-3334 -- it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also reach the Consular Call Center at (82)2-3210-0404 or the toll-free number 080-020-0219.