Group I passport holders generally enter without a tourist visa. Group II and Group III passport holders should verify visa requirements in the official system before travel.

Best for

  • Short exploratory visits before relocating
  • Tourism and family visits without local employment
  • Checking whether Bolivia is the right fit before applying for residence

Validity and fees

Validity: The general tourism framework allows up to 90 days per year, but entry stamps and extension procedures differ. Citizens of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru have an Andean 90-day stay with a possible 90-day extension, up to 180 days per year. An extension is not automatic; confirm your own authorized departure date with DIGEMIG.

Fee: Group I has no tourist visa fee. Group II/III fees depend on country and category.

Document checklist

  • Passport valid at least six months for visa applications; eligible regional travelers may use an accepted national identity document
  • Travel itinerary or return tickets when a visa is required
  • Lodging reservation or invitation meeting the consulate’s DIGEMIG registration/authorization requirements
  • Proof of economic solvency when a visa is required
  • Yellow-fever documentation: official guidance differs; check with your Bolivian consulate and airline for your route before departure

Application sequence

  1. Check your passport country in the official visa system before booking.
  2. Group I generally needs no tourist visa. Group II needs a visa; confirm consular or eligible border issuance in advance. Group III requires prior authorization through the consulate.
  3. Keep proof of lodging, onward plans, and funds available for border or airline checks.
  4. Do not perform paid work while on a tourism or visit status.

Watchouts

  • Tourist entry is a planning bridge, not a residence strategy.
  • Confirm extensions before your authorized stay expires. Do not assume a border exit resets an annual allowance or rely on an unverified overstay fine.

The right sequence depends on passport, purpose, where you are filing, and whether your documents need apostille or consular legalization.