Bolivia Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Bolivia. Travellers should also have sufficient blank pages for entry and exit formalities.
Passport Note
Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.
Visas
Nationals of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the United States and EU member states can enter Bolivia without a visa for tourism. Other nationals should check visa requirements with the nearest Bolivian embassy or consulate before travelling.
Types and Cost
Tourist visa: Fees depend on nationality and reciprocity arrangements. Other visa categories include visas for study, work and other specified purposes. Applicants should confirm the applicable fee with the nearest Bolivian embassy or consulate.
Validity
The permitted period for travellers requiring a visa depends on the visa issued.
Application to
Bolivian embassy or consulate.
Tourist visa applicants may be required to provide a passport valid for at least six months, a completed application form, photograph, travel itinerary or return ticket, proof of accommodation or an invitation, and evidence of sufficient funds. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if visiting high-risk endemic areas.
Working days
Processing times vary according to nationality and consular office.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of Bolivia in the USA
Telephone: (202) 483 4410 or 232 4827 (consular section).
Website: http://www.bolivia-usa.org
Address: NW, 3014 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1500.
Embassy of Bolivia in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7235 4248.
Website: http://bolivianembassy.co.uk
Address: , 106 Eaton Square, London, SW1W 9AD,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0935-245.
British Embassy in Bolivia
Telephone: (2) 243 3424.
Website: http://ukinbolivia.fco.gov.uk/en
Address: , Avenida Arce No.2732, Casilla (PO Box) 694, La Paz, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 0830-1230 and 1330-1700; Fri 0830-1330; Mon-Thurs 0900-1200 (visa section).
