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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Bolivia

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Bolivia

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

57 passports visa-free
192 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Transitory stay for tourism or visits
Bolivia's General Directorate of Migration (DIGEMIG) grants a transitory stay (permanencia transitoria) for tourism or visits of up to 30 or 60 days, processed at land borders and airports. Travellers who need a visa must first get a tourism or visit consular visa. US citizens have a special tourism or visit entry authorisation costing US$160, available at migration offices, border posts and airports. Fees are set in UFVs, an inflation-indexed unit, so the amount in bolivianos changes daily.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Temporary stay for work (permanencia temporal por trabajo) of 1, 2 or 3 years, leading to permanent stay
Foreigners working in Bolivia apply to DIGEMIG for a temporary stay of 1, 2 or 3 years, as employees or self-employed, or under state or private agreements. Employees show a notarised job invitation, a work contract endorsed by the Ministry of Labour, or a notarised civil contract, together with the company's registration documents, criminal record certificates and proof of funds. After holding a 3-year temporary stay, they can apply for permanent stay (permanencia definitiva). Nationals of MERCOSUR and Andean Community countries have separate residence agreements.
Can lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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