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Bolivia Visa for United States Citizens 2026

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US citizens can enter Bolivia visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days per year, following Bolivia's 2024 suspension of the reciprocity visa fee previously charged to US passport holders.

Guide last updated October 1, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
  • Proof of onward or return travel
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds if requested by an immigration officer
  • International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever if arriving from, or having transited through, a yellow fever risk country (parts of the Amazon basin)
  • No visa application, photo, or advance payment required for tourism entry

Visa types

  • No visa required for tourism stays; entry is granted as a visa-free tourist stamp
  • Business, study, or work purposes require a specific visa category arranged in advance through the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (rree.gob.bo) or a Bolivian consulate

Entry conditions

  • Maximum stay: up to 90 days total within a 12-month period for tourism
  • No work is permitted on the visa-free tourist entry
  • Immigration officers may ask for proof of return/onward ticket and accommodation at the border
  • Extensions beyond the initial stamped period (if less than 90 days is granted) can be requested at a Bolivian migration office (Migración) before the stamp expires
  • Keep your entry stamp/control card, as it may be checked on exit

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee for tourist entry since the reciprocity fee for US citizens was suspended
  • No advance processing time — entry is decided at the border on arrival
  • If an extension is needed, Bolivian migration offices typically process it same-day for a modest administrative fee

Tips for United States travelers

  • Policy on reciprocity fees has changed multiple times in recent years — confirm current requirements with the Bolivian consulate or airline shortly before travel
  • Carry proof of yellow fever vaccination even if not flying directly from a risk country, since it's sometimes checked for onward travel within the region
  • High-altitude cities like La Paz can cause altitude sickness — plan your first days accordingly, though this isn't an entry requirement
  • Keep photocopies of your passport and entry stamp separate from the originals while traveling
  • Register your trip with the US Embassy in La Paz through the State Department's STEP program

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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