Bolivia Visa and Passport Requirements

For entry into Bolivia most nationalities require just a passport to have at least six months remaining of validity beyond the length of stay. Recently, Americans are required to have a visa for entry. With the new president of Bolivia, things are changing, you should always contact the nearest Bolivian Embassy or Consulate for the latest information regarding your country's visa requirements.

When you arrive at a port of entry in Bolivia, your passport will be stamped upon entrance and you'll be given a green tourists slip valid for 30 to 90 days. Make sure not to lose the green slip because it must be returned to Immigration officials when you depart Bolivia.

You should always keep your passport in a safe place and it is a good idea to carry certified photocopies of your passport and visa with you. Also, it is a good idea to register your passport with your country's embassy to make it easier to get a replacement passport just in case your's gets lost or stolen.

Below is Bolivia's visa and passport requirements by country.

*special note for Americans
Effective December 1, 2007, U.S. citizens seeking to enter Bolivia as tourists must have an entry visa. Bolivian tourist visas can be applied for by mail or in person at Bolivian consulates in the U.S., as well as at Bolivian ports of entry, such as at Bolivia’s international airports and at land border crossings. Bolivian tourist visas are valid for five years from the date of issuance and allow the bearer to enter the country three times in a year for a cumulative stay of not more than ninety days. The cost of the tourist visa is $100 U.S. dollars. The $100 fee can be paid in cash, by deposit to the Bolivian Consulate’s bank account or by money order. Tourists applying for their visa upon arrival to Bolivia must pay this fee in cash to immigration authorities. In addition to the $100 fee, the applicant must present a visa application form with a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the length of stay and an International Vaccination Certificate for yellow fever.

Other Countries That Need a Visa

• Asia: Countries such as China, India, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and most of Asia require a visa to enter Bolivia. Japan does not need a visa to enter.

• Europe: Countries such as Italy, Scotland, Croatia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Ukraine require a visa upon entry into Bolivia.

• Middle East: Countries such as United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and most of the Middle East require a visa to enter Bolivia. Israel does not require a visa.

• Africa: All African countries require a visa to enter Bolivia.

• Caribbean: All countries of the Caribbean require a visa to enter Bolivia.

• Eurasia: All Russians require a visa to enter Bolivia.

Countries That DO NOT Need a Visa

• Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Estonia, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Venezuela.

The following countries DO NOT need a Bolivian visa for a stay up to 90 days:

• Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Serbia Montenegro, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

*Always check with the nearest Bolivian embassy to find your country's current status regarding visa requirements.

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Bolivian Embassies & Consulate locations