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Bolivia
Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Bolivia

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No/3
Australian No/3
Canadian No/3
USA Yes/1/2/3
Other EU No/1/3
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following, provided travelling for touristic purposes:
(a) 1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta, Romania and the USA. 2. Nationals of the US are advised that on 1 January 2007 the Bolivian president decreed that all US citizens wishing to enter Boliva, for any purpose, would now require a visa. The Bolivian Foreign Ministry are currently formulating procedures to implement this. US nationals wishing to enter Bolivia are advised to contact the nearest Bolivian embassy or consulate for further information. 
Note: (a) 3. All nationals travelling on business do need a Specific Purpose visa. (b) Nationals not requiring a tourist visa are usually allowed to stay for a period of 30 to 90 days; check with the embassy (or consular section at embassy). (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist/Transit: Cost depends on nationality; enquire at the embassy (or consular section at embassy).

Validity

Tourist visas are valid for 30 days but can be extended for up to 90 days (depending on nationality) from the date of entry. Specific Purpose visas are valid for 30 days and can be renewed for 60 or 90 additional days at the immigration office in Bolivia. Student visas are valid for 60 days. Transit visas are valid for 15 days.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Working Days Required

One to two for nationals requiring tourist visas without special authorisation. Approximately six weeks for all other nationals requiring tourist visas and special authorisation from the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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