If you are from one of the following countries, you do not need a visa to visit Bolivia for a stay of up to 30 days. Once you arrive in Bolivia, you can extend your stay for up to 90 days.
If you want to visit Bolivia, you may need to apply for a Bolivian visa in advance. Bolivia’s visa policy varies depending on your country of origin. The Bolivian government divides visa applicants into three groups. If you are from a country in the first group (such as the US, EU, or Australia), you do not need a visa to enter Bolivia for a stay of 90 days or less. If you are from a Group 2 or 3 country, you must apply for a visa before entering Bolivia, but the visa requirements and application process will change.
If you are from one of the following countries, you do not need a visa to visit Bolivia for a stay of up to 30 days. Once you arrive in Bolivia, you can extend your stay for up to 90 days.
*Nationals of these countries can only enter Bolivia if they have their ID card. **A Russian passport holder can stay in Bolivia without a visa for 90 of her 180 days. If you wish to stay in Bolivia for more than 90 days, you must apply for a visa at a Bolivian embassy or consulate abroad. Go to the Bolivian embassy closest or most convenient to your home.
If you are from one of the following countries, you must apply for a Bolivian visa before traveling. Bolivian visas can be obtained at your local Bolivian embassy or consulate, or for a fee upon arrival.
If you are from one of the following countries, you must apply for a Bolivian visa at a Bolivian embassy or consulate abroad. However, the process will take longer as you will need to apply for a permit from Bolivia’s National Immigration Office.
If you are applying for a Bolivian visa, you will need to provide documentation to support your application. The following documents are required:
Note: The above images are required in electronic and paper format.
An electronic copy is required to attach to the online application form. Electronic copies of required documents must be in PDF format (excluding images) and cannot exceed 500 KB.
In addition to the documents listed above, you may be required to submit the following documents depending on the type of visa you require. These include:
Bolivia tourist visas are issued for a maximum of 30 days per entry. You can apply for a visa extension before it expires. If issued as a multiple-entry visa, you can stay for up to 90 days per year (maximum 30 days per entry).
The decision regarding the validity period of a visa is at the discretion of the immigration officer at the port of entry or the embassy/consulate receiving the visa.
Bolivian visa costs vary depending on nationality. If you are from a Group 2 country, you may be able to obtain a visa for free if you apply for it at an embassy or consulate before traveling. If you apply on arrival, you will need to pay a fee of approximately $160.
Please note, however, that this is an estimate and prices may vary depending on nationality, purpose of visit, changes in immigration regulations, etc.
As of December 20, 2019, U.S. citizens do not require a visa to enter Bolivia. U.S. citizens traveling to Bolivia for tourist purposes may only enter with a passport valid for at least six months. You can only stay for a maximum of 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on the decision of the immigration officer at your port of entry.
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