Get a Bolivia Visa
Tourist Travel Requirements for an Bolivia Visa for UK Citizens
Visa Exempt
Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
- Hold a valid yellow fever certificate if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or if travelling to high risk areas; please visit https://www.iamat.org/country/bolivia/risk/yellow-fever for the most up-to-date health requirements
Business Travel Requirements for an Bolivia Visa for UK Citizens
Appointment System
The Embassy requires that all individuals applying for their visa appear in person to submit the application . Applications are accepted at the Embassy in London by appointment only. After we have received all the materials required in support of your visa application, VisaCentral will schedule an appointment with the Embassy to submit your visa application.
Passport
The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:
- Have at least six blank pages
- Be valid for six months beyond entry date
Photograph(s)
You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background
- Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
- You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photos should not be affixed to your application or display evidence of adhesive or staples
Business Introduction Letter
A letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Be addressed to the Embassy
- Include the company registration number
- Include the name of the applicant
- Include the nationality of the applicant
- Include the date of birth of the applicant
- Include the passport number of the applicant
- Include the issue and expiry date of the applicant's passport
- Include the location and dates of the planned visit
- Include the purpose of journey
Proof of Registration
A high quality colour photocopy of the company charter of the Bolivian company
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be addressed to the High Commission
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- Include an acceptance of immigration responsibility for the applicant
- State the purpose of journey
- Be dated
- Bear the stamp of the inviting company
- Bear the signature and full printed name of the inviting party
Standard Criminal Record Certificate
Proof of Financial Means
This must be provided as a copy of the applicant's last six non-online current account bank statements which must show a minimum credit balance of £35.00 per day of stay
Proof of Insurance
Copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate (email not accepted). The certificate must state:
- Full name of the applicant
- That the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip
Applicants who are covered by their company's insurance policy must supply a UK company letter from their employer as proof.
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:
- A copy of the hotel confirmation showing applicant's name
- A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
Yellow Fever Certificate
One original yellow fever certificate
Photocopy of Application Materials
A clear colour photocopy of the following document(s) must be submitted to VisaCentral:
- The bank statement(s)
- The Yellow Fever Certificate
- The information page(s) of the applicant's passport
Visa Application Form
One fully completed and signed application form. This form must:
- Be completed online at: http://www.rree.gob.bo/formvisas//
- Have no handwritten changes
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.
Bolivia Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my Bolivia visa?
The best time to apply for your Bolivia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Bolivia visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Bolivia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.