The South American country of Bolivia requires foreigners to possess a visa before admitting them as guests. A Bolivian visa is one of the essential documents that allows its holder to travel about the country and stay for a maximum of 90 days. Obtaining one is as simple as applying online or visiting the Embassy of Bolivia nearest you. Complete an application, provide the necessary paperwork and pay the applicable fees to receive a Bolivian visa in time for your trip.
Locate the Bolivian embassy or consulate nearest you if you'd like to apply for a visa in person (see link in Resources). Otherwise, apply online by visiting bolivia.visahq.com. You will need to provide the same documents in both cases.
Determine if the purpose of your visit is for tourism or business and print the appropriate Bolivian Visa Application Form (see link in Resources).
Provide a national passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining and a color passport photo 4.5-by-3.5 cm in size. It must be a frontal portrait of the face, taken against a white background and without any glasses or anything worn on the head.
Include a copy of an International Certificate of Vaccination, or "yellow card," in your passport. This document is required in countries where there are increased health risks, such as Bolivia.
Present a confirmed itinerary or airline reservation with your application. Also include a copy of confirmed hotel reservations and a recent bank statement to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
Submit your complete application along with the your travel documents to the Bolivian embassy or consulate, or complete the online application by sending the your paperwork by mail and making an electronic payment for the visa fees. The cost of processing will vary according to the currency of your country.
