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Citizens (ordinary passport holders) of specific countries and territories are eligible to visitBolivia for tourism or business purposes without having to obtain a visa.
There are 3 groups of countries, countries whose citizens do not require a visa (Group 1), countries whose citizens must obtain a visa prior to entry for free, or upon arrival for a fee (Group 2), and countries whose citizens must obtain visa in advance with special authorization (Group 3).
Citizens or nationals of the following countries and territories may enter Bolivia without a visa for up to the duration listed below:[1][2][3]
180 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 days 90 days per calendar year |
ID ‒ May enter with an ID card in lieu of a passport.
# ‒ Including all classes ofBritish nationality.
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National of most countries in Group 2 must obtain a visa prior to arrival,[2] obtained at anyBolivian embassy or consulate or arrival at a price ranging from $90 to $160, depending on nationality. The visa on arrival facility can only be used for touristic purposes, and it is available at all major airports and road border crossings.[14][15][16]
The exitance of the Visa on arrival facility for other countries than the United States of America is put into question as it is no lonegr listed on Timatic and the South Korean diplomatic mission in Bolivia stated that it has ended on the 25th of July 2025.[1][17] It may continue to exist only at land borders.[citation needed]
Nationals ofIran can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days only atCochabamba,La Paz andSanta Cruz airports. The fee of 30USD is also applicable even if the visa is obtained in advance at a Bolivian embassy or consulate.[18]
Nationals ofChina (includingMacao andHong Kong) can obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of 30 USD also applies when the visa is obtained in advance. China is lifted to Group 2 Country effective on August 17, 2014. Chinese nationals can get visa on arrival at airport or land check points as indicated by Bolivian Embassy in Beijing on December 27, 2017.[19]
Nationals ofTaiwan can obtain a visa on arrival for 90 days. The fee of 30 USD also applies when the visa is obtained in advance.
Nationals of the following countries cannot obtain a visa on arrival and are required to obtain further authorization from a Bolivian embassy or consulate:[1][2][20]
Most visitors arriving to Bolivia were from the following countries of nationality:[21]
| Country | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
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 Argentina | 293,458 | 238,141 | 242,075 |
 Peru | 271,046 | 293,466 | 314,119 |
 Chile | 104,463 | 102,624 | 116,664 |
 Brazil | 86,487 | 96,205 | 101,890 |
 United States | 58,403 | 59,129 | 59,871 |
 Spain | 37,626 | 34,066 | 33,967 |
 France | 33,990 | 32,620 | 33,403 |
 Germany | 30,238 | 34,159 | 30,182 |
 Colombia | 29,575 | 24,314 | 25,560 |
 Paraguay | 19,743 | 17,585 | 18,196 |
| Total | 1,177,455 | 1,131,441 | 1,180,450 |
