Bolivia Entry Requirements
Before traveling to Bolivia, make sure you have the required passport, visa, and health documentation for your nationality.
It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure that all passports, visas, vaccinations, and immigration requirements are met before departure.
Bolivia Visa Update
Effective December 1, 2025, citizens of the following countries no longer require a tourist visa to enter Bolivia:
✓ Now Visa-Free
Group II to Group I
- South Korea
- South Africa
- Bulgaria
- Malta
- Romania
- United Arab Emirates
✓ Now Visa-Free
Group III to Group I
- Israel
- United States
Do I Need a Visa?
Group 1
No visa required
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela.
- Enter Bolivia visa-free for tourism.
- Stay up to 90 days per calendar year.
- Initial stay is usually 30 days and can be extended free of charge.
Group 2
Visa required
Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, North Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Eswatini (Swaziland), Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- Apply online and complete the process at your nearest consulate or apply directly at the border upon arrival.
- Tourist visas are generally valid for 30 days.
- Visa-on-arrival may be available in some cases, but is not recommended.
Group 3
Visa required before travel
Afghanistan, Angola, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Iraq, Laos, Libya, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Syria, Timor-Leste, Yemen.
- You must obtain your visa before arriving in Bolivia.
- Applications are processed through a Bolivian consulate.
- Allow sufficient processing time before departure.
Online Visa Application Process
Complete the online visa application and upload all required documents.
Tip: Change the website language to English using the menu in the top-right corner.
Print and sign your application form, then email all supporting documents to the Bolivian consulate selected in your application. See full Consulate list on this link.
Once your application is reviewed, Bolivian authorities will contact you the email provided with the next steps and, if required, a consular appointment.
Attend your appointment in person and bring all original documents neatly organized in a folder.
Documents to Present at the Border
Bring all documents printed or photocopied. We recommend carrying two copies of each document.
Group 1
Visa-free travelers
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Two photocopies of your passport
- Trip itinerary and return ticket (if applicable)
- Foreign Currency Entry Affidavit (Form 250)
- Yellow Fever Certificate (only if visiting risk zones)
Group 2
Visa required
- Completed visa application form or process the visa on arrival
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Two photocopies of your passport
- Trip itinerary and return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- 4 passport-size photos (4×4 cm, white background)
- Foreign Currency Entry Affidavit (Form 250)
- Yellow Fever Certificate (if applicable)
Group 3
Visa required before travel
- Completed visa application form
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Two photocopies of your passport
- Trip itinerary and return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Four (4) passport-size photos (4×4 cm, white background)
- Foreign Currency Entry Affidavit (Form 250)
- Yellow Fever Certificate (if applicable)
Yellow Fever Information
- Required for travelers visiting designated risk areas below 2,300 m (7,545 ft).
- Not required for destinations such as La Paz, Uyuni, Sucre, Tupiza, and other high-altitude areas unless visiting risk zones.
- The vaccine must be administered at least 10 days before arrival.
- Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP).
Travel Insurance Recommended
Travel medical insurance is not required to enter Bolivia, but it is strongly recommended for all travelers.
For peace of mind during your trip, we recommend choosing a policy that covers:
- Medical expenses and hospitalization
- Accidents and emergency treatment
- Emergency evacuation and repatriation
- Personal liability coverage
- Adventure activities not typically included in standard policies.
Continuing Your Journey?
If your itinerary includes other destinations, review their entry requirements before departure.
