Citizens (ordinary passport holders) of specific countries and territories are eligible to visit

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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 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).

Visa policy map

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 - including all classes of British nationality

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_{2 - Except for nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta and Romania who must obtain a visa.}
_{ID - May enter with an ID card in lieu of a passport.} * Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of any country except

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may enter Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days each visit. * Visa exemption also applies to holders of diplomatic/official passports and passports for public affairs issued by China but for 30 days each visit.

Group 2 Countries

National of countries in Group 2 must obtain a visa prior to arrival, obtained at any Bolivian embassy or consulate free of charge, or on arrival. Nationals of Iran can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days only at Cochabamba,

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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. Nationals of

(including Macao and Hong Kong) can 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. Nationals of Taiwan can 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

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

Visitor statistics

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

References

External links

Bolivia Visa Application System

Bolivian General Directorate of Migration

Visa policy of Bolivia
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Foreign relations of Bolivia