United States → Bolivia

Visa requiredUpdated 7/20/2026Log in to suggest an edit
Visa-free days
30 days
Max stay
30 days per entry, 90 days per year
Cost
USD $160 (10-year multiple entry)
Processing time
1-2 business days at embassy, immediate on arrival
Validity
10 years from issuance
Passport validity
6 months

Overview

United States citizens must obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate of Bolivia before departure.

Documents required

  • Valid passport (6 months minimum)
  • Completed visa application form
  • Recent passport-size photos
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Round-trip flight ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Invitation letter or hotel reservation

Application process

  1. 1Fill out the visa application form
  2. 2Gather required documents
  3. 3Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate
  4. 4Submit the application and pay fees
  5. 5Wait for processing

Extension

Extension possible

Can extend tourist stay at Dirección General de Migración in major cities. Maximum 90 days per calendar year. Fee for extension applies.

Safety

Level 2Exercise Increased Caution

Due to civil unrest and crime

Country facts

Currency
BOB
Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Time zone
UTC-4
See Bolivia in the community

Source: manual

For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.

See Bolivia → United StatesAll destinations for the United States passport

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