Bolivia Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No

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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.

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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.

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 Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1500.
Embassy of Bolivia in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7235 4248. Website: http://bolivianembassy.co.uk Opening times: Mon-Fri 0935-245.
British Embassy in Bolivia
Telephone: (2) 243 3424. Website: http://ukinbolivia.fco.gov.uk/en Opening times: Mon-Thurs 0830-1230 and 1330-1700; Fri 0830-1330; Mon-Thurs 0900-1200 (visa section).

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.