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Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

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Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

As a key transit country, the Plurinational State of Bolivia faces growing migration challenges, with UNHCR providing protection, assistance, and support for local integration in coordination with partners along its borders.

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María Luisa Mamani Salamanca, a Bolivian activist, sits in a community space engaging with refugee and migrant women as part of her work supporting survivors of gender-based violence

Bolivia, as a transit country, faces challenges in migrant protection. UNHCR monitors the situation, provides normative development support, and offers essential goods, temporary housing, and livelihood assistance. Local partnerships in border areas guarantee the right to access and regularization for those staying.

The operations in the Plurinational State of Bolivia are coordinated by the Argentina multi-country office.

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Data on population and financials are available at the multi-country office level, which oversees operations across several countries.

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Office contact details

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Street Address:
Cerrito 836, piso 10, C1010AAR Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mailing Address:
Cerrito 836, piso 10, C1010AAR Buenos Aires, Argentina
Telephone:
Facsimile:
+54 11 4815-4352
Time Zone:
GMT-03:00
Working Hours
Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public Holidays:
01 January 2026, New Year's Day
16 February 2026, Carnaval
20 March 2026, Eid al-Fitr
03 April 2026, Viernes Santo Católico
01 May 2026, Día del trabajador, Día de Vesak
27 May 2026, Eid al-Adha
09 July 2026, Día de la Independencia
12 October 2026, Día del respecto a la diversidad cultural
25 December 2026, Navidad Católica