Visa policy of Bolivia

Citizens (ordinary passport holders) of specific countries and territories are eligible to visit Bolivia for tourism or business purposes without having to obtain a visa.

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There are 3 groups of countries, countries whose citizens do not require a visa (Group 1), countries whose citizens must obtain a visa prior to entry for free, or upon arrival for a fee (Group 2), and countries whose citizens must obtain visa in advance with special authorization (Group 3).

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Visa policy of Bolivia
  Bolivia
  Visa-free (Passport and ID card entry)
  Visa-free (Passport entry)
  Must obtain visa prior to landing for free, or upon arrival for a fee (Special rules China and Iran)
  Special authorization required before visa can be granted

Visa exemption

Citizens or nationals of the following 52 countries and territories may enter Bolivia without a visa for a period of up to 90 days annually (permitted length of stay is initially 30 days, then it can be extended free of charge):[1]

1 - Except for nationals of  Bulgaria,  Cyprus,  Malta and  Romania who must obtain visa on arrival.
2 - including all classes of British nationality.
3 – 90 days within any 180 day period
4 – 180 days
ID - May enter with an ID card too.

Holders of diplomatic or service passports of any country do not require a visa. Visa exemption also applies to holders of passports for public affairs issued by China.

Group 2 Countries

National of countries in Group 2 must obtain a visa prior to arrival,[13] obtained at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge,[14] or on arrival.[15]

Nationals of  India can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days only at Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz airports. The fee of US$30 is also applicable even if the visa is obtained in advance at a Bolivian embassy or consulate.[14]

Nationals of  People's Republic of China (including  Macau and  Hong Kong) can obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of US$30 also applies when the visa is obtained in advance.[16] China is lifted to Group 2 Country effective on Aug 17, 2014. Chinese nationals can get visa on arrival at airport or land check points as indicated by Bolivian Embassy in Beijing on Dec 27, 2017.[17]

Nationals of  Republic of China can obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of US$30 also applies when the visa is obtained in advance.[18]

Group 3 Countries

Nationals of the following countries cannot obtain a visa on arrival and are required to obtain further authorization from a Bolivian embassy or consulate:[1][15][19]

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving to Bolivia were from the following countries of nationality:[21]

See also

References
  1. "Country information (visa section)". Timatic. International Air Transport Association (IATA) through Gulf Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  2. https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1962/04/monstate.pdf
  3. https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1964/02/monstate.pdf
  4. https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1981/11/monstate.pdf
  5. https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1964/03/monstate.pdf
  6. https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1986/02/monstate.pdf
  7. https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1996/01/monstate.pdf
  8. О вступлении в силу российско-боливийского Соглашения о взаимных безвизовых поездках граждан. Mid.ru (in Russian). Министерство Иностранных Дел России/The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  9. Government eliminates visa for entry of tourists from Israel and the US to Bolivia
  10. @MinPresidencia (11 December 2019). "#HaceInstantes en #PalacioQuemadoLa presidente constitucional del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, @JeanineAnez en…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. "Bolivia International Travel Information". Travel.state.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  12. https://www.onlinevisa.com/news/bolivia-visas-for-usa-israeli-citizens/#:~:text=Travelers%20from%20the%20United%20States%20of%20America%20and,and%20Israeli%20passport%20holders%20to%20enter%20Bolivia%20visa-free.
  13. https://portalmre.rree.gob.bo/formvisas/
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2016-08-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. "Requisitios para ingresar a Bolivia" (PDF). Direccion General de Migracion. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  16. Requirements to enter Bolivia, General Directorate of Migration of Bolivia (in Spanish).
  17. "EMBOLCHINA-news_contents". www.embolchina.cn. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  18. Requirements to enter Bolivia, General Directorate of Migration of Bolivia (in Spanish).
  19. "Visas". Consulate General of Bolivia - Washington DC. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  20. "Bolivia Visa Requirements: New Tool 2021". Bolivia Hop. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  21. Estadísticas por Actividad Económica. Turísmo
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