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Bolivian Visa-Free Tourist Entry (Grupo I)

Visa-exempt tourist entry for nationals of countries classified in Grupo I, who may visit Bolivia without arranging a visa in advance.

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The specific number of visa-free days, the current Grupo I country list, and the late-2025 Supreme Decree 5497 changes (adding e.g. the United States and others) should be verified against the official Cancillería group lists; the exact visa-free stay length is unverified.

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.
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Official name
Ingreso sin visa (Grupo I)
Route type
Visa exemption for tourism
Who it applies to
Nationals of Grupo I countries
Passport validity
Minimum 6 months
Permitted stay
Tourism stay set on entry, extendable at DIGEMIG
Exact visa-free days confirm with DIGEMIG
Cost
No visa fee (visa-exempt entry)
Where to apply
No advance application; admitted at the Bolivian port of entry
Maximum stay
Tourism stay, extendable at DIGEMIG
Commonly 30 days on entry, extendable up to 90 days per year; exact figures unverified against the official visa pages
Extensions
Prórroga de permanencia requested at DIGEMIG offices in Bolivia
Permitted activity
Tourism only; no paid or profit-making activity

Who it is for

Tourists holding a nationality classified in Grupo I of Bolivia's visa policy.

What you can do

  • Enter for tourism without applying for a visa in advance
  • Extend the stay at DIGEMIG offices within Bolivia if needed
  • Work and study are not permitted on a tourist entry

How to apply

  • No visa application required; present a valid passport at the border
  • Complete any required online migration pre-registration where applicable
  • Confirm your nationality's current group with the Cancillería or a Bolivian consulate

Requirements

  • Hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from a nationality classified in Grupo I
  • Travel purpose limited to tourism, rest or recreation, with no paid or profit-making activity in Bolivia
  • Observe the permitted tourism stay and request any extension (prórroga) before DIGEMIG inside Bolivia before it expires
  • Confirm your nationality's current group with the Cancillería before travelling, as the group lists are revised periodically

Documents you may need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • Return or onward travel ticket
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate if travelling to or from a risk area
  • Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for the stay (may be requested at the border)

Frequently asked questions

  • No. Nationals of Grupo I countries are admitted for tourism on arrival with a valid passport and do not lodge a tourist visa application in advance. You should still confirm your nationality's current group with the Cancillería, as the lists are revised periodically.

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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