Bolivia Travel Requirements for Indian Citizens

Passport Issuing Country

India

Country of Residence

India

Visiting Country

Bolivia

Visa Required

yes

Visa On Arrival

yes

Visa Type

Tourist

Fees

7000

Processing time

3-5 working days

Stay period

30 Days

Validity

90 Days

Although no blanket visa-free entry is given to Indian passport holders, Bolivia provides two options to get a tourist visa: get one at the embassy in Bolivia prior to travel (typically free of charge to Indians), or buy a visa-on-arrival at one of the major international airports in the country (such as La Paz or Santa Cruz). 

 

Prepare the following documents to pass smoothly into Bolivia:

  • Valid Indian passport - It should have not expired within a period of six months before your intended entry and it should be of full two blank pages so that it can accommodate the stamps.
  • Visa application form - Filled and signed with all the personal and travel information.
  • Recent passport-size photo - As per Bolivian standards, generally 3.5cm x 4.5cm, white background.
  • Confirmed onward or return travel ticket - Displays your intention to leave Bolivia within the visa period.
  • Documentation of accommodation - This can be hotel reservations or a letter of invitation by a host to come and stay for how long.
  • Bank statement/credit card record - Documentation of money you need to finance your stay.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate - It is obligatory when traveling to Amazon or some parts, otherwise, not obligatory.
  • Basic travel itinerary with planned dates and destinations.

Bolivia’s eligibility criteria for Indian citizens require:

  • At least six months of passport validity upon arrival date; two visa stamp blank pages.
  • Travel cannot be work or study, but tourism, family visit, cultural events or short business stays which should be segregated with separate visas.
  • Evidence on forward tickets, accommodation and funds should be provided at entry. A clean immigration record enhances eligibility and minimization of risk of denial.
  • Visa-on-arrival entry/exit should be through international airports; visa-on-arrival is normally not extended to Indians crossing the border at a land crossing point.
  • Tourist visas are normally one-entry and last 30 days, renewable without additional fee and up to 90 days at Bolivian immigration offices.

Do Indian citizens need a tourist visa for Bolivia?

Yes, a visa is needed. It is either free at the embassy prior to departure or charged as visa-on-arrival at the selected airports.

What is the maximum duration of stay with a Bolivian tourist visa?

The initial stay is 30 days. You are allowed to continue on twice more 30 days (maximum 90 days) at Bolivian immigration, no charge.

Do all airports or land borders have visa-on-arrival?

Visa-on-arrival is only available at La Paz and Santa Cruz airports and not usually at the land borders to the Indians.

Do we need yellow fever vaccination?

Yes, only when going to Amazon or to risky areas. Include vaccination documents with your application where applicable.

Is it possible to extend my Bolivian stay?

Yes. The extensions up to 90 days are free; apply in Bolivian immigration offices long before expiry.

 

  • Review current requirements at the time of Indian Ministry of External Affairs and Bolivian immigration.
  • Check the papers - passport, photos, tickets, accommodation, evidence of money and itinerary, and a certificate of yellow fever (in case of necessity).
  • Visa application - Select embassy visa (free, takes 3-5 days to Indian citizens), or visa-on-arrival (paid, only at certain airports).
  • Carry, with all original and printouts: Carry all, return tickets, vaccination card to the immigration.
  • Renew your visa - request extension well in advance at an immigration office in Bolivia.
  • Use authorized exit routes and do not overstay.

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