Information about Bolivia visa policy and how to apply.
Group 1: As of December 20, 2019, U.S. citizens no longer need a visa to enter Bolivia for tourism. Entry is granted for 30, 60, or 90 days at the discretion of the Bolivian immigration officer at the port of entry. The maximum period of stay for tourists is 90 calendar days per year.
EMBASSY OF BOLIVIA IN THE US, WASHINGTON
Address: 3014 Masachusetts Av. N.W .; Washington DC, 20008 - United States of America City: WASHINGTON
Phone: (1-202) 483 4410, 4 OPC. 221 -227 Fax: (1-202) 328 3712 FAX AGREGADURIA POLICIA (1-202) 2237259
E-mail: assistant@bolivia-usa.org (general public) embolivia.wdc@gmail.com
Web: www.bolivia-usa.org
Schedule: 09:00 - 17:00
CONSULATE GENERAL OF BOLIVIA IN MIAMI
Address: 3750 NW 87TH AVENUE, SUITE 240, DORAL - FLORIDA 3378 City: MIAMI
Phone: (1-305) 358 6303/04 opc.0 Fax: (1-305) 358 6305
E-mail: info@boliviamiami.com, notasoficiales@boliviamiami.com, boliviamiami@gmail.com
Web: www.boliviamiami.com
Schedule: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF BOLIVIA IN NEW YORK
Address: 800 SECOND AVENUE, Suite 430 - NEW YORK, NY 10017 - UNITED STATES City: NEW YORK
Phone: 1 (212) 687-0530; (212)687-0531 EXT: 300, 310, 320, 330 Fax: (1-212) 6870532
E-mail: cboliviany@gmail.com
Web: www.bolivianyc.org
Schedule: 09:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., attention to the public, working hours 09:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF BOLIVIA IN LOS ANGELES
Address: 3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite Of. 1065, Los Angeles, California 90010 City: Los Angeles
Phone: (1-213) 3880475/3880957 Fax: (1-213) 3846275
E-mail: info@boliviala.org
Web: www.boliviala.org
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF BOLIVIA IN WASHINGTON
Address: 1825 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 200C WASHINGTON D.C. 20009 City: WASHINGTON
Phone: 1 (202) 232 4827; 2324828 Fax: (202) 232 8017
Twitter: @BoliviaWDC
Email: consuladomovil@boliviawdc.com
Web: www.boliviawdc.org
Schedule: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00
CONSULATE GENERAL OF BOLIVIA IN HOUSTON
Address: 2401 Fountain View Dr. Suite 110, Houston, TX77057 City: HOUSTON
Phone: 1-832-9164200 Fax: 1-832-9164201
E-mail: consuladohou@boliviatx.org; info@boliviatx.org
Web: www.boliviatx.org
Schedule: 09:00 to 16:00
Afghanistan
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Albania
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Algeria
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Andorra
Group 1: No visa needed.
Angola
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Antigua and Barbuda
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Argentina
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
Armenia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Australia
Group 1: No visa needed.
Austria
Group 1: No visa needed.
Azerbaijan
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Bahamas
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Bahrain
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Bangladesh
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Barbados
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Belarus
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Belgium
Group 1: No visa needed.
Belize
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Benin
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Bhutan
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Botswana
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Brazil
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
Brunei
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Bulgaria
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Burkina Faso
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Burundi
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Cambodia
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Cameroon
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Canada
Group 1: No visa needed.
Cape Verde
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Central African Republic
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Chad
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Chile
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
China
Group 2:
Nationals of China (including Macau and Hong Kong) can obtain a single entry visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of 30 USD also applies when the visa is obtained in advance at the embassy or consulate. Can get visa on arrival at airport or land checkpoints as indicated by the Bolivian Embassy in Beijing. Visa exemption applies to holders of passports for public affairs issued by China.
Colombia
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
Comoros
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Costa Rica
Group 1: No visa needed.
Croatia
Group 1: No visa needed.
Cuba
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Cyprus
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Czech Republic
Group 1: No visa needed.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Denmark
Group 1: No visa needed.
Djibouti
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Dominica
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Dominican Republic
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
East Timor
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Ecuador
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
Egypt
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
El Salvador
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Equatorial Guinea
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Eritrea
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Estonia
Group 1: No visa needed.
Ethiopia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Fiji
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Finland
Group 1: No visa needed.
France
Group 1: No visa needed.
Gabon
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Gambia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Georgia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Germany
Group 1: No visa needed.
Ghana
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Greece
Group 1: No visa needed.
Grenada
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Guatemala
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Guinea
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Guinea-Bissau
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Guyana
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Haiti
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Honduras
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Hong Kong
Group 2:
Nationals of China (including Macau and Hong Kong) can obtain a single entry visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of 30 USD also applies when the visa is obtained in advance at the embassy or consulate. Can get visa on arrival at airport or land checkpoints as indicated by the Bolivian Embassy in Beijing. Visa exemption applies to holders of passports for public affairs issued by China.
Hungary
Group 1: No visa needed.
Iceland
Group 1: No visa needed.
India
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Indonesia
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Iran
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate or upon arrival for a fee. Can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days at Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz international airports only. The fee of 30 USD is also applicable even if the visa is obtained in advance at a Bolivian embassy or consulate.
Iraq
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Ireland
Group 1: No visa needed.
Israel
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months. Holders of diplomatic or service passports also require a visa.
Italy
Group 1: No visa needed.
Jamaica
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Japan
Group 1: No visa needed.
Jordan
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Kazakhstan
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Kenya
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Kiribati
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Kuwait
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Kyrgyzstan
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Laos
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Latvia
Group 1: No visa needed.
Lebanon
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Lesotho
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Liberia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Libya
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Liechtenstein
Group 1: No visa needed.
Lithuania
Group 1: No visa needed.
Luxembourg
Group 1: No visa needed.
Macau
Group 2:
Nationals of China (including Macau and Hong Kong) can obtain a single entry visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of 30 USD also applies when the visa is obtained in advance at the embassy or consulate. Can get visa on arrival at airport or land checkpoints as indicated by the Bolivian Embassy in Beijing. Visa exemption applies to holders of passports for public affairs issued by China.
Macedonia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Madagascar
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Malawi
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Malaysia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Maldives
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Mali
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Malta
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Marshall Islands
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Mauritania
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Mauritius
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Mexico
Group 1: No visa needed.
Micronesia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Moldova
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Monaco
Group 1: No visa needed.
Mongolia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Montenegro
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Morocco
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Mozambique
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Myanmar
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Namibia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Nauru
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Nepal
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Netherlands
Group 1: No visa needed.
New Zealand
Group 1: No visa needed.
Nicaragua
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Niger
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Nigeria
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
North Korea
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Norway
Group 1: No visa needed.
Oman
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Pakistan
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Palau
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Palestine
Group 1: No visa needed.
Panama
Group 1: No visa needed.
Papua New Guinea
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Paraguay
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
Peru
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
Philippines
Group 1: No visa needed.
Poland
Group 1: No visa needed.
Portugal
Group 1: No visa needed.
Qatar
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Romania
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Russia
Group 1: No visa needed. 90 days within any 180 day period.
Rwanda
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Saint Lucia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Samoa
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
San Marino
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Sao Tome and Principe
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Saudi Arabia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Senegal
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Serbia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Seychelles
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Sierra Leone
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Singapore
Group 2:
Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Slovakia
Group 1: No visa needed.
Slovenia
Group 1: No visa needed.
Solomon Islands
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Somalia
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
South Africa
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
South Korea
Group 2:
Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Spain
Group 1: No visa needed.
Sri Lanka
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Sudan
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Suriname
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Swaziland
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Sweden
Group 1: No visa needed.
Switzerland
Group 1: No visa needed.
Syria
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Taiwan
Group 2: Can obtain a visa at any Bolivian embassy or consulate or on arrival, for 90 days. The fee of US$30 also applies when the visa is obtained in advance. Single entry visa.
Tajikistan
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Tanzania
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Thailand
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Togo
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Tonga
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Trinidad and Tobago
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Tunisia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Turkey
Group 1: No visa needed.
Turkmenistan
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Tuvalu
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Uganda
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Ukraine
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
United Arab Emirates
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
United Kingdom
Group 1: No visa needed.
United States
Group 1: As of December 20, 2019, U.S. citizens no longer need a visa to enter Bolivia for tourism. Entry is granted for 30, 60, or 90 days at the discretion of the Bolivian immigration officer at the port of entry. The maximum period of stay for tourists is 90 calendar days per year.
Uruguay
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
Uzbekistan
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Vanuatu
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Vatican City
Group 1: No visa needed.
Venezuela
Group 1: No visa needed. May enter with an ID card too.
Vietnam
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Yemen
Group 3: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and cannot be obtained upon arrival. The Visa fee is 30 USD. The consulate will send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to 3 months.
Zambia
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Zimbabwe
Group 2: Must obtain a visa prior to the trip at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or upon arrival for a fee. Single entry visa.
Citizens (ordinary passport holders) of specific countries and territories are eligible to visit Bolivia for tourism or business purposes without having to obtain a visa. Citizens of most South American countries can enter Bolivia with their valid ID card. Note that all business travellers and persons wishing to stay longer than 90 days in a year must obtain a visa in advance.
Passports must be valid for six months beyond the date of entry.
There are 3 groups of countries: countries whose citizens do not require a visa (Group 1), countries whose citizens must obtain a visa prior to entry for free, or upon arrival for a fee (Group 2), and countries whose citizens must obtain visa in advance with special authorization (Group 3).
Group 1: Countries that do not require a tourist visa:
All European Union citizens, including all classes of British nationality, except for nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta and Romania who must obtain visa on arrival.
The permitted length of stay is 90 days annually, with an initial maximum period of 30 days that can be extended free of charge.
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of any country except Israel do not require a visa. Visa exemption also applies to holders of passports for public affairs issued by China.
Group 2: Countries which are required to apply for a tourist visa without previous consultation. If you apply for the visa at the border, a fee will be charged. Group 2 visa requirements
Group 3: Countries which are required to apply for a tourist visa with previous consultation of the National Migration Service of Bolivia Group 3 visa requirements
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR US CITIZENS
You may obtain the visa in advance at any Bolivian Embassy or Consulate (recommended), or upon arrival.
This entry VISA is valid for ten (10) years from the date of issue and permits staying in Bolivia for 90 days per year. The requirements are the following:
- Fill and sign a Sworn Statement form. This sworn statement will require you to upload all the following requirements. The picture must be scanned in a .jpg format while the other requirements will be in .pdf format. They must not exceed 500Kb. Once you complete this task, you must send all the paperwork along the payment and the return envelope.
- Valid Passport for at least six (6) months, make sure there are available pages for the VISA sticker.
- One (1) picture, full color passport size.
- Copy of your hotel reservation or invitation letter from relatives or friends including the city/address and length of your stay.
- Copy of the flight ticket or the tour itinerary.
- The last Checkings, Savings or Credit Card Statement.
- The VISA fee is 160 USD (One hundred and sixty 00/100 US dollars).
TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTRIES QUALIFIED AS GROUP II
Travelers, who are from Countries qualified as Group 2, must apply for a tourist VISA prior to entry into Bolivia.
This VISA is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and it cannot be obtained upon arrival. This VISA has no fee (FREE), except when obtained at the border.
- Fill and sign the Sworn Statement form. This sworn statement will require you to upload all the following requirements. The picture must be scanned in a .jpg format not exceeding 150kb while the other requirements will be in .pdf format. They must not exceed 500Kb. Once you complete this task, you must send all the paperwork along with the payment and the return envelope.
- Valid Passport for at least six (6) months, make sure there are available pages to stamp the VISA sticker.
- One (1) picture, full color Passport size.
- Copy of the hotel reservation or invitation letter from relatives or friends including the city/address and staying period.
- Copy of your flight ticket or the tour itinerary.
- Copy of your Bank or Credit Card statement.
- Visa fee of 30 USD ONLY for CHINA (Along with Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) and IRAN
Processing time: Usually up to 5 business days
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTRIES QUALIFIED AS GROUP III
Travelers who are from Countries qualified as Group 3, must apply for a tourist VISA prior to the trip.
This VISA is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of entry, it will work for a single entry and it cannot be obtained upon arrival.
- Fill and sign the Sworn Statement form. This sworn statement will require the applicant to upload all the following requirements. The picture must be scanned in a .jpg format while the other requirements will be in .pdf format. They must not exceed 500Kb. Once you complete this task, you must send all the paperwork along with the payment and the return envelope.
- Valid Passport for at least six (6) months, make sure there are available pages for the VISA sticker.
- One (1) picture, full color Passport size.
- Copy of the Hotel reservation or invitation letter from relatives or friends including the city/address and period of your stay.
- Copy of your flight ticket or the tour itinerary.
- Copy of your Bank or Credit Card statement.
- International Certificate of your Yellow fever vaccine.
- Police record issued by the Police Department where you live.
- The VISA fee is 30 USD (thirty 00/100 US dollars).
Procedure:
- You must send all the paperwork required in copies or via email.
- The Consular officer will prepare and send an official request to the National Migration Service in Bolivia in order to get the approval. This process may take up to three (3) months.
- Once the National Migration Service responds to the request, the Consular Officer will contact you to let you know whether it is approved or denied.
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