Visa requirements for Bolivia
Who can enter Bolivia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Passport holders from 95 countries can enter Bolivia without a visa in advance. All 95 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 95 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 147 visa required
Visa-free entry
95 nationalities- Åland Islands
- American Samoa3 months
- Andorra
- Anguilla
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bermuda
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Estonia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam3 months
- Guernsey
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Jersey
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montserrat
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Mariana Islands3 months
- Norway
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn Islands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico3 months
- Réunion
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tokelau
- Turkey
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands3 months
- United Kingdom
- United States3 months
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Wallis and Futuna
Visa required in advance
147 nationalities- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bolivia
Bolivia has 9 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- El Fuerte de Samaipata
- Historic Center of Sucre
- Historic City of Sucre
- Inca road system
- Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos
- Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
- Potosí
- Q157603
- Tiwanaku
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
Nearby destinations
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Bolivia?
It depends on your passport. 95 nationalities can enter Bolivia without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Bolivia?
May, June, July, August, September, November, based on La Paz's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Bolivia?
Bolivian boliviano (BOB). 1 USD is approximately 11.72 BOB.
What side of the road does Bolivia drive on?
Bolivia drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Bolivia have?
9: El Fuerte de Samaipata, Historic Center of Sucre, Historic City of Sucre, Inca road system, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Potosí, Q157603, and more.
What is the emergency number in Bolivia?
110 / 119 / 160 / 911.
What time zone is Bolivia in?
La Paz (UTC-4).
What is the nearest airport to La Paz?
Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (TDD), about 165 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.