Bolivia - Visa for US Citizens

[PhilipDT]

Whats the scoop. Is it true that I can just show up and get one upon arrival? Whats the turn around time if I do it at the consulado here in ba?

Does a color fotocopy of my YF vaccine work, or do I need an original?

 

[fuccolini]

i crossed by land in december and you could just pay right there at the border. i got a vaccine for yellow fever as well, but no one ever asked for it.

 

[nledec]

We paid in cash at the airport--they wanted USD no less, but this was a few years ago...

 

[ndcj]

[KVS Availability Tool 7.0.2/Diamond - TIMATIC: Country Information: Visa]

[Visa Information] Bolivia (BO)

Visa required.

 Visa Exemptions:
- Nationals of Bolivia.
- Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports, issued
  to nationals of China (People's Rep.), Portugal and Russian
  Fed..
- Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports, being
  nationals of Iran, for a max. stay of 60 days.
- Holders of diplomatic or service passports issued to
  nationals of all other countries. 
- Holders of a normal passport, which shows the place of birth
  in Bolivia, issued to nationals of USA. 
- A max. stay of 90 days, provided traveling as touritsts:
 - for holders of British passports; 
 - for nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria,
   Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,
   Croatia, Czech Rep., Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland,
   France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.
   of), Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein,
   Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway,
   Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal,
   Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey,
   Uruguay, Vatican City (Holy See) and Venezuela; 
 - for holders of normal passports issued to nationals of
   Portugal;
 - for nationals of the Netherlands, excluding residents of
   Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius, Curacao, St. Maarten. 
- A max. stay of 30 days to nationals of the Netherlands
  residing in Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius, Curacao or St.
  Maarten, traveling as tourists. 
- Holders of an Identity Card for foreigners (Cedula de
  Extranjeros) issued by Bolivia.

 TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of onward tickets for a max. transit [[TIRULES/R32]] 
  time of 24 hours.
 - Not applicable to nationals of China (People's Rep.) who
   must hold a transit visa. 

 Merchant Seamen:
- Bolivia has no sea harbour, therefore Merchant Seamen cannot
  be travelling on duty to Bolivia. 

 Crew Members:
- Same regulations as for passengers apply.

 Military:
- Same regulations as for passengers apply. 

 Visa Issuance:
[COLOR=DarkRed][B]- Nationals of USA can obtain a visa on arrival for a max.
  stay of 90 days, provided holding:
  - 1 photo (4x4 cm) not wearing glasses; and
  - hotel reservation or letter of invitation; and
  - sufficient funds (credit card, cash or bank statement).
  Fee: USD 135.- to be paid in cash.
  Note: US minors travelling alone, must hold a travel
  authorization (translation into Spanish required).  [/B][/COLOR]
- Nationals of all other countries (SEE NOTE 45116) (SEE NOTE
  45117) can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 90
  days. Fee: USD 52.-. 
    NOTE 45116: Not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan,
   Angola, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chad, China (People's Rep.),
   Congo (Kinshasa), Hong Kong (SAR China), Indonesia, Iran,
   Iraq, Korea (Dem. People's Rep. of), Lao People's Dem.
   Rep., Libya, Macao (SAR China), Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda,
   Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Timor-Leste and Yemen.
    NOTE 45117: Not applicable to holders of Chinese Taipei
   passports.

 Additional Information:
- Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to
  cover their stay and documents required for their next
  destination.
- Holders of normal passports are restricted to a max. stay of
  90 days within a 12 month period. Extension of stay
  possible. (SEE NOTE 45116) (SEE NOTE 45117) (SEE NOTE 45118)
  
    NOTE 45116: Not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan,
   Angola, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chad, China (People's Rep.),
   Congo (Kinshasa), Hong Kong (SAR China), Indonesia, Iran,
   Iraq, Korea (Dem. People's Rep. of), Lao People's Dem.
   Rep., Libya, Macao (SAR China), Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda,
   Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Timor-Leste and Yemen.
    NOTE 45117: Not applicable to holders of Chinese Taipei
   passports.
    NOTE 45118: Not applicable to nationals of the USA.

 Warning:
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
  entry.

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28 Jul 2012 / 11:55 [UTC]

 

[airiq]

Has anyone gotten a Bolivia visa at the embassy here in Buenos Aires?

If so, what was the turn-around time for it? And what paperwork did they require?

Could not find clear information on their site. Would rather pay with ARS here in BA rather than USD at their airport.

 

[nikthaimassage]

Hi guy,

I was there two years ago. You certainly can get a visa upon arrival, paying in Dollar.
"Does a color fotocopy of my YF vaccine work, or do I need an original? "
It requires but they never ask for it.

If you are over 60 years old, you don't need a yellow fever vaccine, but need a letter from the doctor.

have fun,
nik