Requirements to apply for VISA
REMARKS
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Beginning on December 1, 2007, the immigration authorities of the Republic of Bolivia will require all United States citizens traveling as tourists to obtain a visa.
•The visa will be valid for five (5) years from the date of issue and the admission period per year will be ninety (90) days.
•A visa holder will be able to use the visa for up to three (3) times in one (1) year for a total period of ninety (90) days. The Bolivian immigration authorities may extend the visa period in cases where the applicant shows justifiable cause.
•The visa application can be submitted by mail or in person at any Bolivian Consulate.
•To apply by mail, the user must send all required documents along with a pre-paid postage and envelop with the return address to the Consulate’s Office.
•Visas will be issued in forty eight (48) hours after receipt of the application.
•If an applicant is traveling to visit friends or relatives Bolivia, a letter of invitation specifying the host address from the Bolivian citizen will suffice the invitation requirements.
•An exemption from the Yellow Fever vaccine requirement must be supported by a note from a primary physician or pediatrician certifying that the applicant cannot receive the vaccine for health reasons.
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENS TO OBTAIN
A TOURIST VISA TO TRAVEL TO BOLIVIA
1.A complete sworn statement for visa application, which may be obtained at the link below “FORMULARIO_VISA_TURISTA_CON_FOTO.doc”. A full color passport size photo should be glued to the application. The face should cover at least 80% of the image and no glasses should be worn.
2.An American passport that is valid for at least six (6) months of travel.
3.A copy of the hotel reservation or invitation letter from Bolivian friends or relatives indicating the host address.
4.A round trip ticket or copy of travel itinerary.
5.Proof of economic solvency. This may be demonstrated with a photocopy of a bank statement or credit card.
6.A copy of a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
7.A visa fee of one hundred US dollars ($100). Cash, direct deposit and money order are accepted.
BOLIVIAN CITIZENS THAT HAVE OBTAINED AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA TO ENTER BOLIVIA. THEY NEED ONLY PRESENT A VALID BOLIVIAN IDENTIFICATION CARD ALONG WITH THEIR AMERICAN PASSPORT AND CERTIFICATE OF YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION.
FAQ:
Q. I don’t know of any Bolivian hotels. How may I get a hotel reservation?
A. The Consulate’s office can provide a list of hotels to choose from.
Q. I have no internet access, how may I download the form to apply for a visa?
A. You may call the Consulate’s office and request that an application be mailed to you.
NOTICE: sworn statements for visa application are available at any Bolivian consulate office.
