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WARNING:
The Bolivian tourist Visa fee, for Citizens of the United States is:
$. 135, when obtained in any Bolivian Consulate.
$. 135, when obtained upon arrival to any Bolivian international airport or at any checking point on border.
Note: Bolivian citizens that have obtained American nationality do not need a visa to enter to Bolivia . They must only present a valid Bolivian ID card along with any document that proofs their nationality: RUN number, Bolivian identity card, birth certificate, military service card, family card (Libreta de Familia), consular register card -CRC-, Bolivian passport and even their US passport where it is established a field "Place of Birth".
GENERAL REMARKS:
- Beginning December 1st 2007, immigration authorities of the Republic of Bolivia will require that citizens of United States of America traveling as tourists to Bolivia have a Visa.
- The Visa will be valid for five (5) years from the date of issue and will permit entry to Bolivia for a total of ninety (90) days each year.
- A visa holder will be able to use it three (3) times per year for a total stay of ninety (90) days. Only in very special cases will the Bolivian immigration authorities extend the period of stay over ninety (90) days.
- The visa application can be completed by mail or in-person at any Bolivian Consulate.
- To apply by mail, the user must send the Consular Office all required documents and a pre-paid envelope with return address in order to obtain their passport once the visa has been issued.
- Visas will be issued within forty eight (48) hours from the receipt of the application and pertinent documentation.
- If the applicant will be traveling with Bolivian friends or relatives who live in the United States, they may write the letter of invitation specifying the host's address in Bolivia.
- If a physician decides that for health reasons the traveler cannot be vaccinated against Yellow Fever, the physician should issue the corresponding certifications.
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENS TO
OBTAIN A TOURIST VISA FOR TRAVEL TO BOLIVIA
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Complete the sworn statement for visa application.
Click here to download the form*.
You must also paste a full color passport size picture (80% of the image must be of the face, no glasses)
www.rree.gov.bo
- Current American passport, must be valid for at least 6 more months.
- Copy of the hotel reservation or invitation letter from Bolivian friends or relatives indicating the host address (letter where applicable).
- Round trip ticket or copy of travel itinerary.
- Bank statement or equivalent that shows economic solvency (a photocopy of Credit Card (front side) will also be accepted).
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Copy of
yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Any person older than twelve (12) month travelling to Bolivia, must bear the International Yellow Fever Vacination Certificate. If a pediatrician or primary physician decides that for health reasons a person cannot receive a Yellow Fever vaccine, they may issue corresponding certification. This certification must be translated into spanish and the passenger must hold a copy of both Certificate and tranlation, to be submitted before Bolivian Immigration Authorities.
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U$ 135.00 One hundred thirty five dollars.
- Cash, direct deposit, or money order.
- This amount is not reimbursable.
Preguntas y respuestas más frecuentes :
P. No tengo referencias
de ningún hotel en Bolivia. Como puedo conseguir una reserva?
R. Nosotros podemos proveerle una lista de
Hoteles donde Ud. podrá encontrar la mejor opción para sus
necesidades.
Mayor información en el
sitio WEB del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Cultos:
www.rree.gov.bo , enlace
“Servicios Consulares”, ó en el sitio WEB del Vice-Ministerio de
Turismo:
turismo.produccion.gob.bo.)
P. No tengo acceso a
INTERNET en mi casa, Como puedo descargar el formulario para
aplicar a la visa?
R. Nosotros podemos proveerle el
formulario de Aplicación en nuestras oficinas o por correo si
así lo requiere.
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