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Bolivia Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can enter Bolivia visa-free for stays of up to 90 days per calendar year.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
  • No visa application form needed for visa-free entry
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay may be requested
  • Proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket
  • No photo required for entry
  • Biometrics: fingerprints and a photo may be taken at some border points as part of standard immigration checks
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, particularly given high-altitude destinations like La Paz

Visa types

  • No visa required for tourism or business stays up to 90 days per calendar year (which can be used in a single trip or split across multiple visits)
  • Longer stays or work require a separate visa applied for through Bolivian immigration authorities or the embassy in Ottawa

Entry conditions

  • Canadians may stay up to 90 days total per calendar year without a visa, usable in one or more visits
  • Working locally is not permitted on visa-free entry status
  • Immigration officers may request proof of your return ticket and accommodation on arrival
  • Extensions beyond the 90-day annual allowance require an application to Bolivia's Directorate General of Migration

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee for visa-free entry
  • No service fee, since no application is required in advance
  • Total cost estimate: USD 0 for entry itself
  • Processing time: none, cleared at passport control on arrival
  • Express/priority option: not applicable

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Track your cumulative 90 days carefully if you plan multiple trips to Bolivia within the same calendar year
  • Carry proof of onward or return travel in case it is requested at the border
  • Consider acclimatization plans for high-altitude cities like La Paz (about 3,650m) shortly after arrival
  • Extension or status-change requests should be made at a Directorate General of Migration office before your 90 days are used up
  • Confirm current entry requirements with the Bolivian embassy or consulate before travel, as rules are occasionally updated

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.