Bolivia visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (Group 1)
- Processing time
- Issued at the border
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 90 days per year
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals.
- Arrival card
- Andean Migration Card
Do you need a visa for Bolivia?
Travellers from Group 1 (90 days): Japan, South Korea, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina & most Latin America etc. Group 2 (visa on arrival or consular): USA (VOA US$160, 10 yrs), Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong etc. Group 3 (prior authorisation): India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria etc. can generally enter Bolivia without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Group 1 (90 days): Japan, South Korea, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina & most Latin America etc. Group 2 (visa on arrival or consular): USA (VOA US$160, 10 yrs), Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong etc. Group 3 (prior authorisation): India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria etc. do not require a visa for Bolivia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Dirección General de Migración Bolivia) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Bolivia visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (Group 1)
Official fee: Free (Group 1)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days per year
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- No application
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Visa-free: Group 1 (90 days): Japan, South Korea, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina & most Latin America etc. Group 2 (visa on arrival or consular): USA (VOA US$160, 10 yrs), Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong etc. Group 3 (prior authorisation): India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria etc.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever certificate for Amazon regions
Arrival card: Andean Migration Card
Singaporeans are Group 2 — visa on arrival (see below).
Source: Dirección General de Migración Bolivia · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visa on arrival (Group 2) / consular (Group 3)
Official fee: Approx USD 30-160 (varies by nationality group; ~USD 60 commonly reported for Indians)- Validity
- Multiple entry within validity
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Issued at the border
- Processing time
- Issued at the border
- Where to apply
- https://www.cancilleria.gob.bo/
Who needs it: Indian ordinary passport holders (Group 2 nationality)
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Recent passport photo
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Arrival card: Andean Migration Card
Extra charges: None official; cash in USD required at counter
Bring exact USD cash for VOA.
Source: Dirección General de Migración Bolivia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Online / Consular Tourist Visa
Official fee: Approx USD 30-160 depending on nationality group- Validity
- Multiple entry within validity
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Approx 5-10 working days
- Processing time
- Approx 5-10 working days
- Where to apply
- https://www.cancilleria.gob.bo/
Who needs it: Indian passport holders preferring to arrange the visa before travel
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Completed application form
- Recent photos
- Hotel booking / itinerary
- Return ticket
- Proof of funds
- Yellow fever certificate
Extra charges: Service charges may apply
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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