Visitor & short-stay visas
Bolivian Tourist Visa (Visa de Turismo)
For nationals in visa-required country groups who need a short-stay permit for leisure travel to Bolivia. Must be arranged before arrival.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The 90-days-per-calendar-year extension limit and all fee figures (approx US$30 / reciprocity up to US$160) are drawn from consular pages and need confirmation against current DIGEMIG regulations.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Bolivia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa de Turismo
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor visa
- Who needs it
- Nationals of Grupo II and Grupo III countries
- Initial stay
- 30 days, extendable inside Bolivia
- Consular pages cite extension up to 90 days per calendar year; confirm current limit
- Passport validity
- Minimum 6 months
- Cost
- Varies by nationality/reciprocity
- Consular pages have cited figures around US$30, and reciprocity fees up to US$160 for some nationalities; unverified for a general case
Who it is for
Foreign visitors travelling for tourism who hold a nationality that is not exempt (Grupo II and Grupo III).
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Completed sworn visa application/declaration form
- Recent 4x4 cm colour photograph (red background)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate if travelling to/from endemic areas
- Return or onward ticket / itinerary
- Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation) or an invitation letter
- Proof of economic solvency (e.g. bank statements or credit card)
- Police/criminal record certificate for applicants over 16 (all visa types)
What you can do
- Enter Bolivia for tourism and leisure
- Extend your permitted stay at DIGEMIG offices inside Bolivia within the calendar-year limit
- Not permitted to work or study on this visa
How to apply
- Apply at the nearest Bolivian consulate, or online via the DIGEMIG Go platform
- Grupo III nationals require prior authorisation from DIGEMIG before the visa is issued
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransit Visa (Visa de Tránsito)For travellers passing through Bolivia en route to a third country, giving short authorised passage rather than a stay for tourism or work.View visa details
