Visa policy of Bolivia
Policy on permits required to enter Bolivia
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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.
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 (Group 2), and countries whose citizens must obtain visa in advance with special authorization (Group 3).
Visa policy map
Group 1 countries: Visa exemption
Citizens or nationals of the following countries and territories may enter Bolivia without a visa for up to the duration listed below:[1][2][3]
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180 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 days 90 days per calendar year
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ID ‒ May enter with an ID card in lieu of a passport.
# ‒ Including all classes of British nationality.
| Date of visa changes |
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Cancelled
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Group 2 countries: Visa required in advance
National of countries in Group 2 must obtain a visa prior to arrival, obtained at any Bolivian embassy or consulate.
In the past, nationals of Group 2 countries could obtain a visa on arrival. The information is no longer listed on Timatic, and the South Korean diplomatic mission in Bolivia stated that it has ended on the 25th of July 2025.[1][15].
Group 3 countries: Special authorization required
Online application via embassy or consulate
To simplify the visa application process for nationals who require a visa, Bolivia has introduced an online platform that allows travelers to submit their personal information, supporting documents, and payment electronically. However, the platform currently serves primarily as an application portal rather than a fully digital visa process.
Visa applications are still processed by Bolivian embassies or consulates. Applicants must contact the relevant embassy or consulate to submit any additional required documents and their passport in order to obtain the visa sticker. In some cases, an interview may also be required. Some embassies and consulates do not require this online application process.[1][17][18][19]
Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving to Bolivia were from the following countries of nationality:[20]
| 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
