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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 .

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 commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Bolivia entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated55United States, Brazil, Russia, MexicoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
Visa-free, with conditionsNot stated1Dominican RepublicMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
Visa requiredNot stated114India, China, Bangladesh, EthiopiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
Visa requiredNot stated19Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, DR CongoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
Visa requiredAs granted2South Sudan, KosovoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia

Visa-free: the US, Brazil, Russia and 52 more

55 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

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

1 nationality

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

114 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

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 BOLIVIAIn 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

19 nationalities

The consulate must first obtain authorisation from Bolivia's General Directorate of Migration (DIGEMIG).

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

2 nationalities

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.

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

  1. Visas: Groups I, II and III (Cancillería services page)cancilleria.gob.bo · checked 3 Nov 2026
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)cancilleria.gob.bo · checked 3 Nov 2026
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)cancilleria.gob.bo · checked 3 Nov 2026
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)cancilleria.gob.bo · checked 3 Nov 2026
  5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)cancilleria.gob.bo · checked 3 Nov 2026
  6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)cancilleria.gob.bo · checked 3 Nov 2026
  7. Consulate of Bolivia in Rosario, Argentinaconsuladodebolivia.com.ar · checked 3 Nov 2026
  8. Embassy of Bolivia in the United Kingdombolivianembassy.co.uk · checked 3 Nov 2026
  9. Visa application portal, Cancilleríavisas.cancilleria.gob.bo · checked 3 Nov 2026
  10. Visas, Bolivian consulates portalconsulados.cancilleria.gob.bo · checked 3 Nov 2026
  1. Bolivia now verified for every nationality; Honduras adds its Central American neighbours
  2. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería).

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