can i get a bolivia visa at La Paz airport on arrival?

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Oct 24, 2017
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i am sri lankan
by: chaminda

dear sir,
i see in web site sri lankan national can get visa from airport.may i know its true or not.
thanks

Jun 14, 2017
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Visa on arrival
by: Anonymous

Can I get a visa on arrival from the US?

May 12, 2017
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visa
by: Michael

Hi. We are group of six people of the United States citizen
Can we get entry visa to Bolivia upon arrival to La Pas
Best regards
Thank you

Dec 25, 2016
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On arrival visa
by: Sajib Miah

Sir, I'm from Bangladesh, I'm leaving in Qatar. So I want to ask you for on arrival visa for Bangladeshi ordinary passport holders. Can it's possible? Please answer me.
Thank you.

sajibmiah27@yahoo.com

Sep 10, 2016
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chou,joe
by: Anonymous

Hello,sir.i am taiwanese.I need your help.I don't have your visa of country.please tell me.may I have visa on arrival.

Jun 09, 2016
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Visa on Arrival in El Alto, La Paz
by: Anonymous

Hello Officer, I would like to ask about Malaysian passport holder arriving in El Alto, La Paz. Will I be able to pay and obtain the visa as I arrive? Completed with the documentations of Yellow Fever and travel itinerary with return tickets. Please advise. Muchas Gracias!

Mar 21, 2016
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Can I get a Bolivian Tourist Visa Upon Arrival at La Paz Airport
by: Maame Fikir

Hello
Dear Sir/madam
i am Ethiopian Citizen I Want To Travel Bolivia as Tourist for 20 Days Of Vacation
& my transit is madrid Spain
Can I get a Bolivian Tourist Visa On Arrival at La Paz Airport...

thanks Boliviabella

Mar 03, 2016
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Visa on arrival in Bolivia for us citizens
by: Anonymous

Can I get a Bolivian travel visa at the airport in Bolivia if I am a US citizen?

Sep 27, 2015
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visa on arrival
by: Anonymous

Hi I am an eritrean.i want to travel to la paz.is it possible to obtain visa on arrival? thanks

Aug 12, 2015
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US Visa at airport
by: TJL

I am coming to Bolivia in a few days and wonder if it is still possible to get a tourist visa at the airport in Santa Cruz. I am getting different messages regarding this. I know it was possible but is it still possible. I am coming by American Airlines.

Apr 10, 2015
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visa on arrival
by: Anonymous

Hi there, we hold Hong Kong SAR passports. We will fly to La Paz from Miami. Is that possible to get visa on arrival in the airport? Tourist purpose - 4 days only. Thank you!

Mar 12, 2015
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La Paz to Tarija
by: CHARIS

Yes, one hour and 10 minutes will be enough connection time in La Paz. It is a VERY tiny airport.

Mar 08, 2015
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Connecting through La Paz to TJA - visa needed
by: Anonymous

Hello,

My final destination will be TJA airport by way of La PAZ. My connection time will be 1 hr and 10 mins. Will that be enough time to get a visa in the airport and connect?

Thank you

Sep 08, 2014
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Philippines citizens do not need a visa to travel to Bolivia
by: BoliviaBella.com

Apparently citizens of the Philippines do not need a visa to travel to Bolivia. According to the website of the Bolivia Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Philippine citizens are listed in GROUP 1, which is the group of countries that do not need a visa to enter the country. Here is the page where you can see that.

RELACIÓN DE PAÍSES QUE NO REQUIEREN VISA DE TURISMO PARA INGRESAR A BOLIVIA GRUPO I
(List of countries that do not need a tourist visa to enter Bolivia - Group 1)

http://www.rree.gob.bo/webmre/documentos/servicios/d43.htm

Sep 08, 2014
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can i get bolivia tourist visa
by: jo

Hi hello im asking if it possible for me to get a tourist visa from your country..im a philippine citizens..and if ever possible to apply a tourist visa what are the requirements i need to process for travel documents....i need your immediate response thank you more power to all...have a nice day!!! greeting from philippines...godbless

Jun 12, 2014
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tourist visa upon arrival
by: Anonymous

US. citizen can get tourist visa upon arrival at La paz airport, or any airport in Bolivia.Cost 135 dollars.
Remember only tourist visa for 3 months. If you plan to apply for residency you will need Special purpose visa or Visa de Objeto Determinado.
Good luck

Jun 10, 2014
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Visa upon arrival
by: Anonymous

I'm from the US. Can I get a visa at La Paz airport?
Thanks!

Jun 14, 2013
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on arrival visa
by: Anonymous

Dear Sir, I am Sri Lankan, Here in Sri Lanka don't have Boliviana embassy or mission. If I come Bolivia with return ticket, can I get Bolivia visa? If I cannot get Bolivia visa I have to return back to Sri Lank on the same time. like to get positive reply from you. You can have it my email: anthonyseru@gmail.com Thank you. Yours Sincealy Serumaniyar Anthony from Sri Lanka

Mar 15, 2013
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entry visa to Bolivia
by: Anonymous

Hello there ! I am an Albanian citizen. Can I get a Bolivia visa at La Paz airport on arrival?

RGDS

Mar 11, 2013
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visa
by: piyush

hi im a india citizen and i want know if it is possible to get bolivian visa on arribal al viru viru airportand the cost of visa

Mar 11, 2013
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Visa on arrival
by: Anonymous

Visa on arrival in india pepal.

Oct 06, 2012
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Bangladeshi
by: khondoker aminul haque

hi i am a business man , i have own company in bangaldesdh, , can i get s bolivia visa at la paz air port on arrival?

Aug 26, 2012
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visa
by: Anonymous

Hi i am a Singaporean holding a Singapore passport.. is it possible to get an arrival visa?

Jun 24, 2012
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Visa to Bolivia on arrival
by: Anonymous

hi im a Tanzanian citizen and i want know if it is possible to get bolivian visa on arribal al viru viru airportand the cost of visa

Jun 21, 2012
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demande arrived airport
by: Anonymous

Boubacar konare arrived 1 week

Jun 14, 2012
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visa inquiry
by: dama

i'm an ethiopian national i want to visit bolivia for 15 days can i get the visa on arrival?
best regards

Nov 10, 2011
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visa on arribal
by: Anonymous

hi im south korea citizen and i wnna know if it is possible get bolivia visa on arribal al viru viru airport.and the cost of visa

Mar 16, 2011
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what to do when there is no bolivian consulate near you
by: BoliviaBella

This is in response to "No consulate near me by: Anonymous" who said:

I'm from Syria and I'm holding UAE resident visa, they told me i need specific purpose visa, and there is no consulates near UAE, so what can i do? can i get the visa upon arrival, because there is no problem about getting the Cancilleria permission and all the specif purpose visa requirements

Regardless of which passport (Syria or UAE) you are traveling on, if you plan to apply for residency in Bolivia you have to arrive on a specific purpose visa (visa de objeto determinado). The Cancilleria here in Santa Cruz Bolivia recently told me, in response to someone who had a similar problem with no nearby consulate), that you can use ANY Bolivian consulate in any country near to you.

Try www.embassiesabroad.com to find one near you.

Mar 16, 2011
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No consulate near me
by: Anonymous

I'm from Syria and I'm holding UAE resident visa, they told me i need specific purpose visa, and there is no consulates near UAE, so what can i do? can i get the visa upon arrival, because there is no problem about getting the Cancilleria permission and all the specif purpose visa requirements

Oct 17, 2010
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can i get a bolivia visa at La Paz airport on arrival?
by: Anonymous

Yes, apparently because Mongolia is currently in Group II.

https://www.boliviabella.com/support-files/bolivia-visa-group-2.pdf

Oct 17, 2010
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about visa
by: ikon

can i get visa at la paz airport on arrival .. i am citizen of mongolia

May 22, 2010
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can i get a bolivia visa at La Paz airport on arrival?
by: BoliviaBella

It depends which country you are from. See our Visa information page and check to see if you are in Group 1, 2 or 3. Each group is a list of countries. This tells you, depending on your country of origin, whether or not you need a visa and if you must get it prior to arrival or can just get it upon arrival.

By the way if you are just traveling or touring you can come on a tourist visa but if you plan to move here to live or work you MUST come on a "Visa de Objeto Determinado".

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Applying for and paying for the Bolivia visa at the airport and... customs

(Oregon, USA)

Can I pay for the visa in US Dollars at the airport? Also, if my flight stops in LaPaz (but I don't get off there- I get off at the next stop in Santa Cruz - VVI) will I go through customs in Santa Cruz? OR do I have to go through customs in LaPaz?

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tourist visa upon arrival at El Alto airport

by Linda Gomez
(Sacramento)

My sis-in-law and I are US citizens and will be flying into El Alto airport mid October 2013. Can we get our visas upon arrival? Has anyone done this recently. Thank you.

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Jan 08, 2015
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visa
by: Fern

I did get a tourist visa at the border near La Paz with Peru five years ago. We paid 140 dollars, no problem. I think the border is called embarcadero.
Fern

Oct 01, 2013
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Visa upon arrival
by: Anonymous

Visa upon arrival for US citizen is posible but only tourist Visa, if someone wants to apply for residencey in Bolivia, he must enter with a special purpose Visa.

Oct 01, 2013
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Visa on Arrival
by: Linda Gomez

Have received verbal clarification from Bolivian Consulates in NYC and DC that yes, in fact, US citizens CAN get their visas at El Alto, provided they have All the proper documentation. For written confirmation go to LA consul's website and hit Bolivia.org, which will tell you, "Ademas puede aplicarse llegando a Bolivia (vía aérea o terrestre) requiriendo la misma documentación que sea detalla a continuación" (US citicens can apply for Visa upon arrival in Bolivia, requiring the same documents as detailed by the following:....

Thanks for those who offered advice. The information I just provided was true as of 2 October 2013.

Sep 30, 2013
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if you have time to get it... get it
by: Anonymous

The government is pretty strict about Americans entering with a tourist visa appropriately requested PRIOR to arrival. There are stories of exceptions having been made, but there are also stories of people being detained and returned to the U.S. It's a risk to arrive without the visa.

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US citizen tourist visa on arrival

I am flying to Bolivia tomorrow as a tourist. I have all the documents in order (round trip ticket, passport with more than 6 month validity, hotel reservation, yellow fever vaccination), and the US Department of State website says you can apply for the tourist visa on arrival.

However, this link: https://www.boliviabella.com/american-visa-bolivia-bolivia-visa-requirements-bolivia-visa-application.html says you need the visa before you arrive.

I am concerned American Airlines won't let me board the flight without the visa stamp in my passport. Has anyone had this experience?

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Sep 01, 2010
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outcome
by: Anonymous

Hey I just wanted to let you know I got through immigration no problem. They gave me my visa on arrival at the airport with no issues.

Aug 30, 2010
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US citizen tourist visa on arrival
by: Anonymous

Yes, you are supposed to get the visa prior to traveling. However, there are a lot of people arriving without visas and some are reporting they are being given the visa upon arrival. Apparently because the Bolivian government has realized that not everyone is informed. Mostly this is happening at the borders. Haven't heard about whether or not they'll give you one at the airport. Probably, as long as you have all the requirements in order. Cost is $135.

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Visa upon arrival at La Paz - Citizen of Malaysia

by Gracey
(Nassau, Bahamas)

Hi, I am a citizen of Malaysia which is categorized in Group 2. I have been asking around and received different feedback as to visa requirements. I would like to know if it is possible to obtain a tourist visa at La Paz airport? And if so, what are the fee and required documents? I am leaving in 2 weeks time so I don't have sufficient time to apply the visa from the consulate, which will take 10-25 business days. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

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Can I get a visa at the airport in LaPaz

Will I be able to get a visa at the airport upon arrival in LaPaz? I am traveling from the USA and have gotten different answers about the Visa requirements?

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Jul 13, 2010
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Thank you
by: Anonymous

I am very anxious to see my friend. So you don't think I will have any trouble getting the visa at the airport. I have all the required documentation? Thank you again for all the information.

Jul 13, 2010
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la paz bolivia tourist attractions
by: BoliviaBella

The Bolivian Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC has this website where you can see an online list of the things you were to have sent the consulate in order to get your visa from them.

Since you will be getting it at the airport, review the list to be sure you have everything with you when you fly. On their home page, click on the little link that says "Tourist VISA for United States Citizens".

p.s. A few little secret places to visit in La Paz plus the two best places to get photos of the city.

Jul 13, 2010
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Visit us anytime!
by: BoliviaBella

You're very welcome! The visa thing is new and was instated just 2 years ago - prior to that Americans didn't need one. There have been many changes and a lot of confusion but things have a way of always working themselves out. Have a wonderful trip!!

Come back and tell us about it! :-)

Jul 13, 2010
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Thank you
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your advice. I have traveled a great deal, but have never needed a Visa. This has been a great help.

Jul 13, 2010
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Bolivia visa at the airport
by: Anonymous

If the Bolivian consulate itself told you they don't have visas at this moment (it's an official sticker that is usually sent to them from Bolivia) then you probably won't have any problem getting one upon entry. Perhaps the Bolivian consulate could send you a letter (or at least an email) that you could print out and bring with you so you can feel more secure about not having problems at the airport. Why don't you call them and ask them if they'd be willing to do that for you. Just for your peace of mind. I'm not sure they'll say yes. It's just an idea.

Jul 12, 2010
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Getting a Visa at the airport
by: Anonymous

I am coming as a tourist to visit a friend. We contacted the Bolivian Consulate in the US and were told to get the visa at the airport, that they did not have any visas at the consulate.
We are coming in 2 weeks, so you can see our confusion.
Thank you

Jul 12, 2010
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tourist or resident
by: BoliviaBella

Are you coming as a tourist or are you moving here? Americans in either case are supposed to request their travel visas from a Bolivian consulate in the United States and obtain it prior to arriving here.

But, we hear that in some cases they are being given the tourist visa at the borders and at airports upon arrival - this is because so many people are arriving without visas, having had no knowledge they needed one.

However, if you are planning to apply for residency in Bolivia and you arrive without a visa, they'll issue you a tourist visa at the airport and you cannot apply for residency if you enter on a tourist visa. For residency you are supposed to enter on a "visa de objeto determinado" (which in English we call a specific purpose visa).

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Can I Pay the Visa Fee at the Airport?

by Linda
(Santa Cruz)

Hi. Tomorrow I´m leaving to my country, and I have been here more than 90 days, because we didn't know about the new law. So I have to pay the fee of 20 bolivianos per day. My question is, how do I pay it? Can I pay it afterwards or do I have to take it out in cash?

I'm leaving from Santa Cruz, they should have a cash machine at airport?

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Dec 20, 2011
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you will be charged at airport immigration
by: Anonymous

You will most likely be charged the visa late fee at immigration at the airport. After check-in you need to first pay the airport exit taxes (there are two of these taxes) and these you pay downstairs just across from the check-in counters. However, when you go upstairs and through security you will pass through airport immigration. This is where you may be charged your fines of Bs. 20 per day. Whether or not you are fined seems to sort of depend on the mood of the officials, however.

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Visa on Arrival in Boliva: Easy to Get?

Hi, I am a US green card holder with Indian Passport planning on going to Bolivia for tourism. While all the websites say that I can get visa on arrival at port of entry (La Paz), the lady at the consulate scared me that there are chances that they might reject my application for visa on arrival. I was wondering if anybody knew how easy it is to get the visa on the spot; are they very strict about it? Also, what all documents are required for the application on arrival? Any quick response will be highly appreciated.
Thanks, Nitin

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Aug 04, 2014
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issued at the airport
by: Anonymous

If you are coming in on a tourist visa and don't get one at the consulate in the US, they will issue one at the airport. The cost is $135.

If you are moving here to live, you have to come on a specific purpose visa, and that one you have to get before you arrive. The cost is $85.

Aug 01, 2014
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how was it getting the visa at the airport?
by: Anonymous

Hey did you get the visa at the airport or at the embassy. I also live in the US and i was told the same. I am traveling soon. Can you please advise?

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Visa on arrival for Indians at Santa Cruz airport

Hello all! I am an Indian citizen travelling to Bolivia in January 2014. I've read that it is possible to get a visa on arrival at La Paz airport for the cost of $52. Is it the same at Santa Cruz Viru Viru?

Thanks!

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May 18, 2015
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great news
by: david

I need a VISA for about 10 days.

Aug 08, 2014
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were you able to get visa at aiport
by: Anonymous

were you able to get visa at aiport?

Aug 01, 2014
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how was it getting the visa at the airport?
by: Anonymous

how was it getting the visa at the airport? was it easy? were you asked for yellow fever vaccination?

Aug 23, 2013
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Bolivian Visa on arrival
by: Mohammed

Yes its the same as La Paz, but its better to obtain visa from Bolivian Embassy in New Delhi in advance. You may contact me for more info on skype sayf.bd

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On Arrival Visa for Indian Citizens

Hi. I am planning to travel to Bolivia this July. I am an Indian citizen. Can I get the tourist visa on arrival? Naresh

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Jun 27, 2015
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No Visa on Arrival for Indian citizens
by: Anonymous

Hello,

Indians are not eligible for visa on arrival at Bolivian airports. Contact Bolivian embassy in New Delhi.

- Dinaker

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about the visa on arrival

Dear I am holding srilankan passport, can I get on arrival visa in bolivia?

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Nov 26, 2010
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Visa on arrival
by: Natasha

Dear sirs, I am holding macedonian passport, can I get on arrival visa in bolivia for tourism purpose?

Oct 08, 2010
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hope u can come soon and enjoy this place
by: gabrielle

hope u come soon to bolivia it is good

Aug 20, 2010
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sri lanka visa to bolivia
by: BoliviaBella

The latest information we have is that Sri Lanka is in GROUP II - you DO need a tourist visa but DO NOT need to get it in you country of origin (you can get it at an airport immigration point upon arrival to Bolivia).

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Can you get a visa upon arrival if your from El Salvador?

I'm from El Salvador wanting to know what do I really need so I can go to Bolivia. I see different things online saying you can get a visa upon arrival in La Paz and then I see that you have to apply for a visa before going. I'm confused I don't know which one it is and I already bought my ticket. If I can get the visa upon arrival what do I need?

Thanks

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Oct 28, 2015
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Visa on Arribas What documento do i Need ?
by: Join

I am a sitizin of Ghana want to visit Bolívia visa on Arrival What do i Need to Hold befor flying thank you

Nov 22, 2012
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if you dont need a invitation for a tourist visa then what do you need so you can get the visa upon arrival?
by: Anonymous

If u dont need a invitacion for a tourist visa then what do you need so you can get the visa upon arrival?

Thanks

Nov 22, 2012
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You don't need a letter of invitation for tourism
by: Anonymous

You don't need a letter of invitation if you are only coming as a tourist. By law, tourists can only remain in Bolivia on a tourist visa for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year.

If you are planning to stay longer, then you cannot enter on a tourist visa. You must enter on a specific purpose visa (which sometimes does require a letter of invitation) and request residency when you get here if you are not coming as a tourist.

But just for tourism, you don't need a letter of invitation.

Nov 20, 2012
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do I need a invitation so I can get my visa upon arrival
by: Anonymous

Do I need a invitation so I can get my visa upon arrival?

Nov 19, 2012
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tourist visa
by: Anonymous

You will get a 30 or 90 tourist Visa upon arrival, you have to mention that you need a tourist visa; in migration desk they might ask what activity you are coming to do, you explain that only for tourist purposes. If you want to stay longer than 90 days then you will need a special porpose visa, that it has to be obtained in advance.
For tourist visa you will need your passsport with at least 6 months of validity and a return flight ticket.
Have a good flight

Nov 19, 2012
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what documents do I need to have so I can get a visa upon arrival
by: Anonymous

Thanks once again by the way what documents do I need to have ready so I can get my visa upon arrival?

Nov 19, 2012
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El Salvador tourist visa information
by: Anonymous

The reason you hear different things is because citizens of different countries are bound to different rules, depending upon the agreements that exist between Bolivia and other countries.

Bolivia has divided the countries into 3 visa groups. El Salvador is in Group II, countries that DO need a tourist visa, but are NOT obligated to obtain one prior to arrival. You will be given your tourist visa when you arrive.

You can see the Group II list here:

http://www.rree.gob.bo/webmre/documentos/servicios/d48.htm

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Can I renew my expired visa at the airport in Bolivia upon arrival?

My visa has expired and I am an American citizen. Can I renew my visa at the airport in Bolivia when I arrive?

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Can citizens of the USA get a tourist visa upon arrival?

by Ronnie

Greetings. I did not find the USA in any of the Group 1,2, or 3....this is important information to know for my daughter now travelling. She is a dual citizen of Israel and the USA - thanks!

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Jan 20, 2015
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US visa?
by: Anonymous

Thanks- good, clear and important information! Appreciated!

Jan 20, 2015
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GET VISA UPON ARRIVAL
by: Anonymous

USA is in group 2. She can get tourist visa upon arrival.

Jan 17, 2015
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USA is group 2
by: Anonymous

USA (Estados Unidos) is in Group 2.

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Can I get a visa arriving in the middle of the night?

Hi, I am flying into Santa Cruz around 1 am and wondering if it will be a problem getting a visa (I am a U.S citizen) that late. thank you.

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Jun 04, 2012
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No problem
by: Anonymous

The immigration officers have to be there any time a flight arrives, no matter what time it is. They will be there.

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Can i go bolivia from tunisia without visa means use on arrival opportunity.

by masum
(dhaka)

I am bangladeshi, now i am going tunisia with student visa. i know bangladesh passport on arrival for bolivia? Can i go bolivia from tunisia without visa means use on arrival opportunity. please help me to give those information .......

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If I am from Ghana will I get a tourist visa to Bolivia on arrival?

by Francis Dzameshie
(Ghana)

I am a Ghanaian and want to visit Bolivia.I read online that as a Ghanaian I can get a tourist visa upon arrival.I just want to be sure if this is true.I don't want to get to the airport and be sent back home for misinformation. I would be very happy if you can confirm that what I read on line about being able to get visa on arrival is the actual truth.
Thank you.

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Can Singaporeans apply visa on arrival to Bolivia?

by LF Chong
(Singapore)

Please advise if Singaporeans can apply visa upon arrival via the Peru - Bolivia route? How much does it cost?
Thank you!

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Getting Tourist Visa on arrival at airport without Yellow Fever Certificate

We are thinking of arriving in the Santa Cruz airport and getting our tourist visa on arrival. Anyone know what has been happening in this particular airport (VVI) if you don't have the Yellow Fever Certificate?

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Sep 28, 2011
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yellow fever certificate in santa cruz
by: BoliviaBella

Santa Cruz is one of the regions of Bolivia that definitely requires the yellow fever certificate because it is a hot and humid region. Whether or not you can get it at the airport upon arrival is iffy. We've heard some people are being fined for not having their tourist visa upon arrival and others are being given the visa upon arrival.

Those who don't have the yellow fever shot are sometimes being asked to get it here upon arrival and are being administered the shot at the land border entry points, but I'm not sure how that is being handled at the airport.

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Is it possible to obtain visa on arrival at La Paz airport for US citizens?

I was about to purchase a ticket to Bolivia a week from now, from Colombia where I am currently traveling, and just realized that US citizens need a visa!! Can anyone tell me what the CURRENT rules are about obtaining the visa upon arrival at the airport, as long as I have all of the proper documentation? Everything I am reading is so confusing....

Thank you!

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Oct 07, 2011
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How long does it take to get my visa in Lima?
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the replies! I am still planning on heading to Bolivia, but now am thinking that I will try to obtain my visa ahead of time, in Lima. Does anyone know how long it might take to get that done? Also, the Bolivian webpage is under construction. :(

Thanks again!

Caroline

Sep 18, 2011
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Getting tougher
by: David Boldt

We have known two recent cases of Americans not being allowed to board in the US because they lacked a visa, or, in one case, did not have all the needed documentation INCLUDING AN INVITATION OR PROOF OF A HOTEL RESERVATION. If you can get a visa, do so. Otherwise have everything on the list and be ready to do some fast talking in Spanish. You might check with your airline to be sure they will let you on if you don't have a visa. The airlines are often worse than the actual immigration officers. This is a change from the recent past. A few months ago all they wanted to see was the money (in cash and, to avoid delay, exact change).

Sep 06, 2011
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You can get a visa upon arrival
by: Gijs Dijkshoorn

You can get a visa upon arrival, see

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1069.html#entry_requirements

although I have heard a story one time of us citizen having problems to board the plane in Miami without a visa, but at the end he was allowed on the flight and he got the visa at the airport in bolivia

Sep 06, 2011
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US Citizen Visa for Bolivia
by: Carmen Mercado

Yes, if you are refering to a tourist visa you will be able to purchase a visa at the port of entry, for $135.00. Has to be in cash. The visa is for 5 years, and you can only stay in Bolivia for 3 months within 1 year. Your American passport has to be currant and not have an expiration date less than 6 months. For instance if you are traveling today, your visa cannot have an expiration date before March 6,2012. You can run into a problem.
I hope this helps
Carmen
(Florida)

Sep 06, 2011
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tourist visa upon arrival
by: Anonymous

The current rules state US citizens must obtain the tourist visa prior to travel. Having said that, there are travelers who've stated they are being given the visa at the border or airport upon arrival. Seems to be iffy and rather depend on the immigration officer's mood. Better to visit the Bolivian consulate in Colombia and get it prior to arrival if at all possible. Either way the cost is $135.

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Visa upon arrival for Dual person

by Martha
(Silver Spring, MD )

I am a USA citizen but I was born in El Salvador I just found out that I need a VISA, can I get it when i arrive in Bolivia, Its friday and my flight leaves tomorrow... HELP I have a El Salvador passport but its expired. Can I take that to show that I have dual citizenship?

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Jan 14, 2011
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visa upon arrival for dual citizen
by: Anonymous

You might want to take your expired El Salvador passport with you just in case. It might help. I've heard there are so many Americans who don't know about the visa requirement that some have been given visas upon arrival. It seems to depend on the actual immigration official and how well you explain your situation. I would just tell them the truth. That you didn't know you needed a visa.

Your other option would be to call the Bolivian Consulate in Miami and ask them to please see if there is something they can do to help you solve this problem. From what I understand, they are now issuing visas within 48 hours anyways - so it might be possible.

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What documents are needed to apply for a Bolivia visa at the border?

by Khung
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Hi, I am Khung from Malaysia. I know that Malaysia is in Group II so I can apply visa once I arrive the border. I just would like to know what documents I need to prepare for this purpose and how much is the fees? Thank you for your help. Hope to hear from u soon. Have a nice day :)

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May 26, 2016
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visa on arrival bolivia
by: Anonymous

i have eritrean pass port and i live in angola ,can i have visa on arrival in bolivia or what reguirment should i must include to visit the bueatiful cities of bolivia.please i need a replay right now

May 26, 2016
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Oct 19, 2014
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bolivian visa
by: HC

great! thanks!
that takes care of the uncertainty regarding visa. now just have to concentrate on the itinerary.

the translation really helps. does the site also indicates to bring along 2 passport photos, financial support doc, yellow fever vaccination certification?

Oct 18, 2014
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Bolivian tourist visa for citizens of Malaysia
by: Anonymous

According to Bolivia's official government immigration website:

http://www.migracion.gob.bo/web (click on TRAMITES Y REQUISITOS, then click on PARA EXTRANJEROS, theN enter your nationality MALASIA) it says:

1. Visa de Turista Consular.
2. Prorroga Visa de Turista.

IMPORTANTE!!!: Si usted ingreso con Visa de Turista Consular, puede permanecer 30 días, pudiendo prorrogar por dos peridos iguales (90 días en un año), la misma no le permite cambiar de estatus migratorio, ni realizar actividad remunerada en territorio Boliviano.

En caso de no contar con la Representación consular de Bolivia en su país de origen, podrá adquirir la Visa de Ingreso en Aeropuerto o Punto de Control Fronterizo.

TRANSLATION:

This means you can get your tourist visa at the border. It will allow you to remain in Bolivia for 30 days. After those 30 days, you can renew it for 30 days at a time, twice, for a total of no more than 90 days in Bolivia in one calendar year. You are not allowed to work or earn money in Bolivia during that time.

Second paragraph states that IF there is no Bolivian consulate in your country, then you will be issued the tourist visa at the border or airport upon arrival. Happy travels!

Oct 18, 2014
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bolivian visa
by: HC

my friend and i are 2 malaysians planning to fly in to sucre (bolivia) from brazil in dec 2014. hope the visa on arrival policy has not changed? the last post in this thread was dec 2013, appreciate if there is any successful entries after that to share...will be a boost of confidence for us. thanks!

Dec 29, 2013
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Boliviana Visa
by: JL

I travelled in March 2013, and paid 55 USD for the Boliviana visa. I travelled from Puno (Peru) to La Paz (Bolivia), and the bus stopped at the customs where I was able to obtain the visa at the border. No documents were needed besides my passport.

Dec 24, 2013
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Bolivia Visa
by: MY

Hi, i will travelling to border Bolivia - HITO CAJON from Chile CALAMA on 3 Feb 2014. I know that it need visa for Malaysian Passport Holder, is it possible to apply arrival visa at the border for Malaysian? I have total 5 adults and 1 infant. Kindly advise.

Mar 01, 2013
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Thanks
by: JL

Thanks for the info. I was actually planning on taking a bus from Puno to La Paz. So I hope it is similar at the Peru-Bolivia border as well.

I'm still in the midst of application at the embassy just to be safe, but they ask for all sorts of documents which seems to be taking ages to obtain (certificate of good conduct, etc.), and some of these documents require a sworn translation to Spanish, which probably costs more than the payment of the 'tourist visa upon arrival'.

Feb 28, 2013
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Group II visa
by: DJ

Yes, there was no problem getting the visa at the airport (we landed in La Paz). We had to pay 360 Bolivianos (around USD 52). There is an official sign listing the price for Group II countries, and the officials have a list of all Group II countries that they double-check. They ask that you pay in Bolivianos, but you can go out into the terminal to use the currency exchange or the ATM. All in all, very easy and pain-free. They didn't even ask for a photo or a filled in visa application form (but I would bring those things just in case, because you never know what immigration officer you might get). Hope that helps!

Feb 27, 2013
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Tourist Visa Group II
by: JL

Hi DJ, are you from country Group II? Were you able to apply for the tourist visa at the border itself (just with your passport)? Please share your experience. Thanks!

Nov 16, 2012
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Thanks
by: DJ

Great, thank you. Will report back.

Nov 16, 2012
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New massage of visa
by: Anonymous

Hi DJ, I just read a massage from a South African who went there before (Lonely Planet forum). He said he has no problem to enter Bolivia. Hope it help and hope to hear from you soon about your experience :) Good luck, save journey.

Nov 16, 2012
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Thanks
by: DJ

Thanks for the response. Hope you get to go. I should be there at the beginning of December and can report back on the visa situation.

Nov 16, 2012
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Sorry
by: Khung

Sorry, I haven't go yet. It will be 1 week later in my plan, and I am not sure whether I am going or not. I have no confident to go there alone after I got some feedback/information from some travellers that I meet who went Bolivia before.

Nov 15, 2012
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Were you able to get your visa at the border?
by: DJ

Hi Khung,
Were you able to get your visa at the border in the end? I am in a similar situation (passport from Group II country - Bulgaria) and would welcome any information on your experience.

Thanks!

Oct 17, 2012
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Thank you
by: Khung

Hi, Anonymous. Thank you for your information. Have a nice day :)

Oct 16, 2012
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Visa
by: Anonymous

Hi, IF you can apply for TOURIST visa, you need a current passport only.

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Visa upon arrival for Egyptian citizens

by Carla Andrea
(Kuwait)

Hello, I am a Bolivian, married with an Egyptian... we do not live in Bolivia either in Egypt.. we are expats moving in the world.

We try to go yearly to Bolivia so in the countries we were and we are right now (Kuwait - Middle East) we do not find Bolivian embassy.
The only one in the whole middle east is in Egypt.. but we run out of time.. we have work the trip go and back from Bolivia take 4 days.. so to go Egypt and make a visa and then finally go Bolivia is a real headache.. make us loose lots of time, patient and money, this situation sadly stopped us many times to go Bolivia.

So I'm wondering if you could clear our doubts, about "Making a visa upon arrival in the migrations offices of the airport" with out going to the embassy first.. and so on as my husband is Egyptian he belong to the group 2 so for what i read i understood that he could do it.. could make his visa upon arrival.. but we are scared they return us back..

We tried to apply for nationality, but the answer is that he must be resident in Bolivia for at least 1 year because we got married in Bolivia.
as this is not possible, we need to find other solution to enter legally to Bolivia, what could you advice us?

thank you alot!

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Jun 12, 2011
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travel visa for Egyptian citizens
by: BoliviaBella

According to the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Relations website www.rree.gob.bo people in Group 2 don't need to get the visa prior to travel. They are given the visa upon arrival at the airport.

http://www.rree.gob.bo/webmre/documentos/servicios/d48.htm

Maybe you would like to contact them to be sure:

Dirección General de Asuntos Consulares
Telf: (591-2) 240-8508
E-mail: consular@rree.gob.bo

Jun 12, 2011
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Visa
by: Carol

Hello Carla,
I cannot answer your query. It may be worthwhile to look on the Lonely Planet Thorntree page as there have been similar issues posted there and people have received knowledgeable responses.
Carol.

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Can Singaporean get visa on arrival in La Paz Bolivia

by kim
(singapore)

can singaporean get visa on arrival in La Paz bolivia?

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Aug 26, 2012
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visa
by: Anonymous

Can they?

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Can a Sri Lankan citizen obtain a Bolivia visa upon arrival?

by Sanath Aluvihare
(Katugastota Sri Lanka)

I am a Sri Lankan National with a Sri Lankan passport. Can I obtain on arrival visa for an official visit?

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