How to send a letter to Bolivia

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Bolivia

Sending post to Bolivia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 8–20 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (ABC).
PostcodeNo nationwide postcodes in use; PO Boxes (Casilla Postal) widely used.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street Name + House Number
LOCALITY
BOLIVIA
Example
Freddy Landívar G
Calle Azurduy 158
SUCRE
BOLIVIA
More examples
P.O. Box:
Alexandra Sánchez
Casilla Postal 3515
LA PAZ
BOLIVIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No nationwide postcodes in use; PO Boxes (Casilla Postal) widely used.
Language
Spanish; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS (ABC).
Delivery times
Approx 8–20 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Restrictions per Bolivian post and customs (dangerous goods, valuables).

💡 Tips

Include clear locality; PO Box if available.
Looking for a penpal in Bolivia? Global Penfriends has members in 195+ countries writing real letters to each other. Join free See penpals in Bolivia