Visa policy of Bolivia
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Visitors to Bolivia must obtain either a visa from one of the Bolivian diplomatic missions or an Online Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
There are 3 groups of countries: countries whose citizens do not require a visa (Group 1); countries whose citizens must obtain a visa in advance for free or obtain a visa on arrival for a fee (Group 2); and countries whose citizens must obtain a visa in advance (Group 3).
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Visa policy map[edit]
Visa exemption[edit]
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories may enter Bolivia without a visa for the following period:[1][2][3]
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180 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 days 90 days within any calendar year
30 days |
ID - May enter with an ID card in lieu of a passport.
1 - Including all classes of British nationality.
| Date of visa changes | ||
|---|---|---|
Cancelled: |
Non-ordinary passports[edit]
Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of any country (except China) may enter Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa exemption also applies to holders of diplomatic/official passports and passports for public affairs of China for 30 days.
Group 2 countries[edit]
Citizens of countries in Group 2 must obtain a visa in advance free of charge or on arrival.[13][1]
Citizens of Iran may obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days only at Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz airports. The fee of 30 USD is also applicable even if the visa is obtained in advance at a Bolivian embassy or consulate.[14]
Citizens of China (including Macao and Hong Kong) may obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of 30 USD also applies when the visa is obtained in advance. 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.[15]
Citizens of Taiwan may obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of 30 USD also applies when the visa is obtained in advance.
Group 3 countries[edit]
Citizens of the following countries cannot obtain a visa on arrival and are required to obtain a visa in advance:[1][13][3]
1 - Visas are issued free of charge.
Online Visa[edit]
Citizens of all countries and territories have the option to obtain an Online Visa.[16]
Visitor statistics[edit]
Most visitors arriving in Bolivia were from the following countries of nationality:[17]
| Country | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina |
293,458 | 238,141 | 242,075 |
 Peru |
271,046 | 293,466 | 314,119 |
 Chile |
104,463 | 102,624 | 116,664 |
 Brazil |
86,487 | 96,205 | 101,890 |
 United States |
58,403 | 59,129 | 59,871 |
 Spain |
37,626 | 34,066 | 33,967 |
 France |
33,990 | 32,620 | 33,403 |
 Germany |
30,238 | 34,159 | 30,182 |
 Colombia |
29,575 | 24,314 | 25,560 |
 Paraguay |
19,743 | 17,585 | 18,196 |
| Total | 1,177,455 | 1,131,441 | 1,180,450 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Bolivia Visa Requirements: 3 groups of countries".
- ^ "Bolivia Visa Requirements: New Tool 2021". Bolivia Hop. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ^ a b "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). April 1962.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). February 1964.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). November 1981.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). March 1963.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). February 1986.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). January 1996.
- ^ "Request Rejected" 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.
- ^ "Bolivia reinstated visa requirements for citizens of Israel and the United States".
- ^ "Bolivia International Travel Information". Travel.state.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ^ a b "Visas".
- ^ "Visas". Archived from the original on 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2016-08-31.
- ^ "EMBOLCHINA-news_contents". www.embolchina.cn. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
- ^ "Bolivia Online Visa".
- ^ "Estadísticas por Actividad Económica. Turísmo".