Visa policy of Bolivia

Entry stamp
Exit stamp
Examples of Bolivian entry and exit stamps.

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.

Bolivia visa

There are 3 groups of countries, countries whose citizens do not require a visa, countries whose citizens can obtain a visa on arrival and countries whose citizens must obtain visa in advance.

Visa policy map

  Bolivia
  Visa-free (Passport and ID card entry)
  Visa-free (Passport entry)
  Visa on arrival (Special rules for US and Iran)
  Visa required (Special rule for China, Hong Kong and Macau)

Visa exemption

Citizens or nationals of the following 51 countries and territories may enter Bolivia without a visa for a period of up to 90 days annually (permitted length of stay is initially 30 days, then it can be extended free of charge):[1]

1 - Except for nationals of  Bulgaria,  Cyprus,  Malta and  Romania who must obtain visa on arrival.
2 - including all classes of British nationality.
3 - 90 days within any 180 day period
ID - May enter with an ID card too.

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

National of countries not in Group 1 or Group 3 may obtain a visa on arrival for approximately US$100.[2][1] Alternatively, the visa may be obtained at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge.[3]

Nationals of the  United States must hold a hotel reservation or letter of invitation along with sufficient funds and US$160 in cash in order to obtain a visa on arrival. The fee of US$160 is also applicable even if the visa is obtained in advance at a Bolivian embassy or consulate.[3]

Nationals of  Iran can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days only at Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz airports. The fee of US$30 is also applicable even if the visa is obtained in advance at a Bolivian embassy or consulate.[3]

Nationals of  China (including Macau and Hong Kong) can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days only if they do not reside in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan.[4]

Group 3 Countries

Nationals of the following countries are required to obtain a visa in advance at a Bolivian embassy or consulate:

* - for residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan only.

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