Bolivia
Plurinational State of Bolivia
At a glance
Bolivia visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Bolivia depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Bolivia, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-13
Good to know
- Bolivia classifies foreign nationalities into three groups for tourist entry: Grupo I — no tourist visa required; Grupo II — tourist visa required, obtained in advance WITHOUT prior consultation to migration; Grupo III — tourist visa required WITH prior consultation/authorization from the Dirección General de Migración (DIGEMIG).
- Tourist-visa requirements (Grupos II & III): passport valid at least 6 months; sworn visa-application form (Declaración Jurada); yellow-fever certificate if visiting high-risk endemic areas; travel itinerary or return tickets; DIGEMIG-registered invitation letter or a hotel reservation; proof of economic solvency (bank statement and/or credit card); recent 4x4 photo (red background).
- Grupo III nationals additionally require a DIGEMIG resolution authorizing entry to Bolivian territory.
- Tourist stay is 30 days, extendable up to two further 30-day periods within one year (extension processed with DIGEMIG, subject to fee and requirements). Visas are issued by Bolivian consulates/embassies; an online application system exists at visas.cancilleria.gob.bo.
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Staying online in Bolivia
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 60 countries can currently enter Bolivia visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Bolivia they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Bolivia’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Bolivia runs on 115-230V with plug types A, C. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Bolivia uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
Full power guide for BoliviaLocation
Light & dark
Sucre swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:17.
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