Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
General visa requirements for travelling to Bolivia (Plurinational State of). These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (United States Tourist Visa (Pending Removal))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Same day at border/embassy
- Fee
- $160 USD
- Validity
- 90 days per year
- Entry
- Single entry
Entry is granted for 30 days per trip, not to exceed 90 days per year. Note: Bolivia announced intentions to remove visa requirements for US citizens, but as of November 2025, this change is pending implementation and visas are still required.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: SIGEMIG; Form url: https://migracion.gob.bo
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: $160 USD
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination required.; Validity months: 1200
How to apply
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Online application
Complete visa application form online at Bolivian consulate or embassy website.
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Document submission
Submit required documents including passport, completed application form, yellow fever certificate, and proof of accommodation.
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Fee payment
Payment required at border or port of entry. Bills must be clean and undamaged.
Tourist visa (Asia Group Visa (Visa on Arrival or Embassy))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- Same day (on arrival) or 10-15 days (embassy)
- Fee
- $95 USD (on arrival) or Free (at embassy)
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Fee applies if obtaining visa on arrival. Free if applying at embassy in advance. Note: Visa on arrival service may have ended as of July 25, 2025 according to some sources - verify with embassy.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: SIGEMIG; Form url: https://migracion.gob.bo
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: $95 USD
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Required for travelers coming from yellow fever risk countries.; Validity months: 1200
How to apply
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Appointment booking
Option 1: Apply at Bolivian embassy or consulate in advance (free of charge).
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Document submission
Option 2: Obtain visa on arrival at border or airport for $95 USD (availability may have ended July 2025 - verify current status).
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Fee payment
Payment at border if using visa on arrival option.
Tourist visa (European Union Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Mandatory traveler registration system for all international visitors.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: SIGEMIG; Form url: https://migracion.gob.bo
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Required for travelers coming from yellow fever risk countries and for those traveling to endemic areas below 2,300m east of the Andes.; Validity months: 1200
Tourist visa (South America Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Mandatory traveler registration system SIGEMIG for all international visitors. Must be completed prior to arrival or will be registered at port of entry with potential fines up to 250 Bolivianos upon departure.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: SIGEMIG; Form url: https://migracion.gob.bo
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travelers coming from yellow fever risk countries and for those traveling to endemic areas below 2,300m east of the Andes (departments of Beni, Pando, Santa Cruz, and some areas in Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, and Tarija). Certificate valid for life per WHO guidelines.; Validity months: 1200
Tourist visa (Transitioning Countries Visa-Free Entry (2026))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
These countries transitioned to Group 1 (visa-free) in 2026.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: SIGEMIG; Form url: https://migracion.gob.bo
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Required for travelers coming from yellow fever risk countries and for those traveling to endemic areas.; Validity months: 1200