Bolivia visas
Whether you need a visa for Bolivia depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: nationals of "Grupo I" countries enter visa-free for tourism, while "Grupo II" and "Grupo III" nationals must obtain a visa, and anyone staying to work, study, join family or settle needs the corresponding visa or residence permit. Entry, stay and residence are administered by the Dirección General de Migración (DIGEMIG) under the Ministry of Government, while visas applied for abroad are issued by Bolivian consulates under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería). Always confirm current rules and fees with DIGEMIG or the nearest Bolivian consulate before travelling.
Bolivian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Bolivia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Bolivia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Bolivia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Bolivia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Bolivia as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Bolivia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Bolivian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Who needs a visa to visit Bolivia?
All U.S. citizens visiting Bolivia are required to obtain a visa. A visa can be obtained from a Bolivian Embassy or Consulate in the United States or a nearby nation. Moreover, a tourist visa can be obtained at any land or air border. Entry is permitted for thirty days.
Visitor visas. Bolivia does not require British nationals to obtain a visa to enter the country. The initial permissible length of stay upon entering Bolivia is 90 days.
Entry into Bolivia
All travellers to Bolivia must provide one of the following documents:
All non-native residents and tourists are required to register their permanent or temporary address online. When travelling around the country, tourists should update this information. Failure to comply will result in penalties upon departure.
- Documentation of vaccination (obtained at least 14 days before to departure);
- A negative RT-PCR test administered within 72 hours of departure;
- A negative antigen test administered within 48 hours before departure.
- Children under 5 are exempt from the aforementioned restrictions.
Eligibility to apply for a Bolivia visa
- Passport. You must submit your actual, signed passport together with a copy of the page containing your personal information....
- Photographs.
- Visa Questionnaire.
- Proof of Travel Arrangements.
- Authorization Form.
- Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination.
- CIBT visas Order Form.
Appointment waiting times
Due to a limited supply of visa stickers at the embassy, appointment times may take four to six weeks. The Specific Purpose visa is necessary for individuals travelling to Bolivia for business, paid job, marriage, or any other non-tourism-related activity. Due to the length of time that appointments can take, please schedule your appointment well in advance of your trip.
Who can visit Bolivia without a visa?
Visitors from the following nations do not require a visa to enter Bolivia for stays of up to 30 days. You can extend your stay in Bolivia for up to 90 days.
Members of the European Union;
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador Iceland
- Israel
- Japan
- Liechtenstein
- Mexico
- Monaco
- The country of New Zealand
- Norway
- Palestine
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Russia
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Commonwealth
- United States of America
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
Bolivia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Dirección General de Migración (DIGEMIG)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Boliviano (BOB)
- Time zone
- Bolivia Time (BOT), UTC-4
Bolivian visas — people also ask
Visas can be obtained upon arrival at land borders or ports of entry.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.