Bolivia visas
Whether you need a visa for Bolivia depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: nationals of "Grupo I" countries enter visa-free for tourism, while "Grupo II" and "Grupo III" nationals must obtain a visa, and anyone staying to work, study, join family or settle needs the corresponding visa or residence permit. Entry, stay and residence are administered by the Dirección General de Migración (DIGEMIG) under the Ministry of Government, while visas applied for abroad are issued by Bolivian consulates under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería). Always confirm current rules and fees with DIGEMIG or the nearest Bolivian consulate before travelling.
Bolivian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Bolivia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Bolivia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Bolivia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Bolivia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Bolivia as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Bolivia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Bolivian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Bolivia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Dirección General de Migración (DIGEMIG)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Boliviano (BOB)
- Time zone
- Bolivia Time (BOT), UTC-4
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.