Visa policy of Bolivia

Entry stamp
Exit stamp
Bolivian entry and exit stamps on a Singapore passport.
Bolivia visa in a Singaporean passport

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.

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).

Visa policy map

Visa policy of Bolivia
  Bolivia
  Visa-free (Passport and ID card entry)
  Visa-free (Passport entry)
  Must obtain visa prior to landing for free, or upon arrival for a fee (Special rules for US, China and Iran)
  Special authorization required before visa can be granted

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 in Group 2 must obtain a visa prior to arrival,[9] obtained at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge,[10] or on arrival.[11]

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. Visas issued to U.S. passport holders are valid for ten years and allow multiple entries.[10]

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.[10]

Nationals of  China (including  Macau and  Hong Kong) can obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of US$30 also applies when the visa is obtained in advance.[12] China is lifted to Group 2 Country effective on Aug 17, 2014. Chinese nationals can get visa on arrival at airport or land check points as indicated by Bolivian Embassy in Beijing on Dec 27, 2017.[13]

Nationals of  Taiwan can obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of US$30 also applies when the visa is obtained in advance.[14]

Group 3 Countries

Nationals of the following countries are required to obtain further authorization from a Bolivian embassy or consulate:[1][11][15]

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving to Bolivia were from the following countries of nationality:[16]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Country information (visa section)". Timatic. International Air Transport Association (IATA) through Olympic Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  2. ↑ https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1962/04/monstate.pdf
  3. ↑ https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1964/02/monstate.pdf
  4. ↑ https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1981/11/monstate.pdf
  5. ↑ https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1964/03/monstate.pdf
  6. ↑ https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1986/02/monstate.pdf
  7. ↑ https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1996/01/monstate.pdf
  8. ↑ "О вступлении в силу российско-боливийского Соглашения о взаимных безвизовых поездках граждан". Mid.ru (in Russian). Министерство Иностранных Дел России/The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  9. ↑ "Visas". Consulate General of Bolivia - Washington DC. Retrieved 22 September 2017. To enter Bolivia as a tourist, citizens of the countries in Group II, require a Consular Tourist Visa... Visa must be obtained before traveling at any Consulate
  10. 1 2 3 http://www.boliviawdc.org/consulate/visas
  11. 1 2 "Requisitios para ingresar a Bolivia" (PDF). Direccion General de Migracion. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  12. ↑ Requirements to enter Bolivia, General Directorate of Migration of Bolivia (in Spanish).
  13. ↑ "EMBOLCHINA-news_contents". www.embolchina.cn. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  14. ↑ Requirements to enter Bolivia, General Directorate of Migration of Bolivia (in Spanish).
  15. ↑ "Visas". Consulate General of Bolivia - Washington DC. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  16. ↑ Estadísticas por Actividad Económica. Turísmo
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