Bolivia · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for Bolivia?
Entry rules for Bolivia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked .
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In brief
Citizens of 56 countries and territories can visit Bolivia without a visa. Everyone else, 135 nationalities, needs a visa.
- Visa-free
- 56
- On arrival
- 0
- eVisa or ETA
- 0
- Visa required
- 135
About 5.9 bn people (74% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Bolivia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.
Checked 3 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BoliviaBenin, Liechtenstein, Liberia and 4 more: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change
Most commonIndia
United States
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaAll passports
Bolivia entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | Not stated | 55 | United States, Brazil, Russia, Mexico | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia |
| Visa-free, with conditions | Not stated | 1 | Dominican Republic | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia |
| Visa required | Not stated | 114 | India, China, Bangladesh, Ethiopia | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia |
| Visa required | Not stated | 19 | Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, DR Congo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia |
| Visa required | As granted | 2 | South Sudan, Kosovo | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia |
Visa-free: the US, Brazil, Russia and 52 more
No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
BrazilBulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
CroatiaCzechia
Denmark
Ecuador
El SalvadorFinland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Luxembourg
Malta
MexicoNetherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
ParaguayPeru
Philippines
Poland
PortugalRomania
Russia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
SpainSweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican CityVenezuela
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked GRUPO I: Las personas de nacionalidad de los países comprendidos en el Grupo I, NO REQUIEREN de Visa de ingreso por turismo, para visitar territorio boliviano.
In English: GROUP I: nationals of the countries in Group I DO NOT NEED a tourist entry visa to visit Bolivia.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked Los países que ingresan al Grupo I (sin requerimiento de visa) son:
In English: The countries that enter Group I (no visa requirement) are: [South Korea, South Africa, Bulgaria, Malta, Romania, United Arab Emirates, Israel, United States]
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked finalizó las gestiones que hacen efectiva la supresión de visas para ciudadanas y ciudadanos de Bolivia y El Salvador.
In English: completed the steps that put into effect the abolition of visas for citizens of Bolivia and El Salvador.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked a partir de la fecha, bolivianos y sanvicentinos podrán transitar entre ambos países sin la necesidad de tramitar visas de turismo o visita como requisito previo para el ingreso.
In English: from this date, Bolivians and Vincentians may travel between both countries without having to obtain a tourist or visit visa before entry.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked firmaron un acuerdo denominado “Viajes sin visa” para la exención de visados para ciudadanos de ambos países.
In English: signed an agreement called 'Visa-free travel' exempting citizens of both countries from visas.
Visa-free with conditions: the Dominican Republic
Since 2 Sep 2024.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked a partir del 2 de septiembre de 2024, los ciudadanos dominicanos podrán ingresar a territorio boliviano sin la necesidad de tramitar visas de turismo o visita como requisito previo.
In English: from 2 September 2024, Dominican citizens may enter Bolivian territory without having to obtain a tourist or visit visa beforehand.
Visa required: India, China, Bangladesh and 111 more
Apply for a visa before you travel.
Albania
Algeria
AndorraAntigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
BelizeBosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
BruneiBurkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cameroon
Central African Republic
China
Comoros
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Cyprus
Djibouti
Dominica
EgyptEquatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
FijiGabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
GuatemalaGuinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
HaitiHonduras
Hong Kong
India
IranJamaica
Jordan
KazakhstanKenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Lesotho
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia
MoldovaMonaco
Mongolia
MontenegroMorocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
NicaraguaNiger
North Korea
North Macedonia
OmanPalau
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Samoa
San MarinoSão Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi ArabiaSenegal
SerbiaSeychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Sri LankaSuriname
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked GRUPO II: Las personas de nacionalidad de los países comprendidos en el Grupo II, REQUIEREN de Visa de ingreso por turismo, para el visitar territorio boliviano.
In English: GROUP II: nationals of the countries in Group II NEED a tourist entry visa to visit Bolivia.
Source: Consulate of Bolivia in Rosario, Argentina, checked PAÍSES QUE SI REQUIEREN VISA PARA EL INGRESOS A BOLIVIA
In English: COUNTRIES THAT DO NEED A VISA TO ENTER BOLIVIA (Group II table)
Source: Embassy of Bolivia in the United Kingdom, checked CHINA ( INCLUYENDO HONG KONG, TAIWAN, MACAO)
In English: China (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao), listed under Tourist visa Group II
Visa required: Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria and 16 more
The consulate must first obtain authorisation from Bolivia's General Directorate of Migration (DIGEMIG).
AfghanistanAngola
Bhutan
CambodiaChad
Congo
DR Congo
Indonesia
Iraq
Laos
Libya
Nigeria
Pakistan
Rwanda
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Timor-Leste
Yemen
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked GRUPO III: Las personas de nacionalidad de los países comprendidos en el Grupo III, REQUIEREN de Visa de ingreso a territorio boliviano en calidad de Turista, previa consulta de la Oficina Consular que corresponda a la Dirección General de Migración (DIGEMIG) de Bolivia.
In English: GROUP III: nationals of Group III countries NEED a tourist visa, issued after the consular office consults Bolivia's General Directorate of Migration (DIGEMIG).
Visa required: South Sudan and Kosovo
Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Bolivia, or the visa centre it names.
Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)'s own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked GRUPO I: Las personas de nacionalidad de los países comprendidos en el Grupo I, NO REQUIEREN de Visa de ingreso por turismo, para visitar territorio boliviano.
In English: GROUP I: nationals of the countries in Group I DO NOT NEED a tourist entry visa to visit Bolivia.
Where to apply
Apply only on the official site, visas.cancilleria.gob.bo. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bolivia, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.
- Visas: Groups I, II and III (Cancillería services page)
- Visa application portal, Cancillería
- Visas, Bolivian consulates portal
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
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FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Bolivia?
It depends on your passport: 56 nationalities are visa-free and 135 need a visa. Choose your passport above.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Bolivia (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked 3 Nov 2026).
Do US citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Bolivia visa-free (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería), checked 3 Nov 2026).
Can I apply for a Bolivia visa online?
Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at visas.cancilleria.gob.bo.
Sources and changes
- Visas: Groups I, II and III (Cancillería services page)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
- Consulate of Bolivia in Rosario, Argentina
- Embassy of Bolivia in the United Kingdom
- Visa application portal, Cancillería
- Visas, Bolivian consulates portal
- Bolivia now verified for every nationality; Honduras adds its Central American neighbours
- All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería).
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