In person at the Bolivian consulate. You start the application by presenting your documents at the office.
Step by step
- Check which case applies to you: new passport, renewal, or lost or stolen passport.
- Gather the original documents and photocopies for your case.
- For a renewal, write a short letter to the consul explaining why you need a new passport.
- Go to the consulate during office hours and submit your application in person.
Documents to bring
- Bolivian national ID card or ID number assignment (original and photocopy)
- Original, updated Bolivian birth certificate and photocopy (if Bolivian by parentage)
- Renewal: current passport (expired, expiring within 6 months, damaged or full) and a letter explaining the reason
- Lost or stolen: police report, or a sworn statement made at the consulate
- Minors: updated birth certificate, ID, both parents' IDs or passports, and a sworn authorization if a parent is abroad
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Questions
Do I need an appointment for a passport at the New York consulate?
Bookings are made through Consulado en Línea (Bolivian Foreign Ministry online consular platform). Follow the booking instructions on the official page for passport services.
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