Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended
length of stay required by all except holders of an identity
card issued to nationals of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Required by all except the following, provided travelling
for touristic purposes:
(a) 1. nationals of
countries mentioned in the chart above;
(b) nationals of
Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Monaco, New
Zealand, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru,
Poland, St Lucia, St Kitts & Nevis, St Vincent & The
Grenadines, South Africa, Switzerland, Uruguay and Vatican
City;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by
the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided
holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving
the airport.
(a) All nationals travelling on business do need a
Business visa. (b) Nationals not requiring a Tourist visa are
usually allowed to stay for a period of 30-90 days; check with
the Embassy (or Consular section at Embassy). (c) In addition
to a visa, nationals of many countries also require special
authorisation; check with the Embassy (or Consular section at
Embassy).
Tourist: cost depends on nationality; enquire at the
Embassy (or Consular section at Embassy). Business:
£61.50. Transit: cost depends on nationality.
Tourist visas are valid for 30 or 90 days (depending on
nationality) from the date of entry. Business visas are valid
for 1 month.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
(a) 1 colour passport-size photograph. (b) Completed
application form. (c) Passport with remaining validity of at
least 6 months. (d) Fee. (e) Return airline ticket or travel
itinerary as proof of onward travel. (f) A yellow fever
vaccination certificate may be required (see Health
section). (g) For Business visas, a company letter as proof of
business intentions and the dates of travel.
1-2 days for nationals requiring Tourist visas without
special authorisation. Between 3-8 weeks for all other
nationals requiring Tourist visas and special authorisation
from the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Enquire at Bolivian Consulate.
Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz, Palacio de Comunicaciones,
Piso 16, La Paz, Bolivia
Tel: (2) 367 464. Fax: (2) 374
630. E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.mcei.gov.bo/
or http://www.seebolivia.com/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers arriving from infected countries. Vaccination is
recommended for incoming travellers from non-infected zones
visiting risk areas such as the Departments of Beni,
Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Pando, Santa Cruz, Tarija and part of
the La Paz Department.
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera
vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to
Bolivia. However, cases of cholera were reported in 1996 and
precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought
before deciding whether these precautions should include
vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its
effectiveness. See the Health appendix for more
information.
Malaria risk exists throughout the year below 2500m,
excluding urban areas, Oruro Department, the provinces of
Ingavi, Los Andes, Omasuyos, Pacajes (La Paz Dept), and
Southern and Central Potosí Department. Resistance to
chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine has been reported.
The disease occurs predominantly in the benign vivax
form but falciparum malaria occurs in the northern
departments bordering Brazil, especially in the localities of
Guayaramerín, Riberalta and Puerto Rico.
Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice
should be boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is
unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is
available and is advised, but make sure that it is
reconstituted with pure water. Avoid all dairy products which
are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat
well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad
and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled.
Diarrhoeal diseases and hepatitis A are
common. American trypanosomiasis (Chagas
disease) and cutaneous and mucocutaneous
leishmaniasis occur. Epidemics of viral encephalitis
and dengue fever may occur. Plague has been
reported in natural foci.
Rabies is present. For
those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be
considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without
delay. For more information consult the Health
appendix.
There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK.
Medical insurance is strongly recommended. All travellers, but
especially those with heart conditions, should allow time to
acclimatise to the high altitude of La Paz. In case of a
medical emergency, La Paz has a good American clinic.
There are other additional holidays celebrated in
individual provinces and towns. For further details contact
the Embassy or the Viceministerio de Turismo (see address
section).
Destination Guide – Bolivia
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
2
3
4
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| Viceministerio de Turismo |
| British | yes | 1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 1 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | 1 | yes |
| USA | yes | 1 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | 1 | yes |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | yes | 1 |
| Cholera | 2 | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | – |
| Malaria | 3 | – |
| Food and Drink | 4 | – |
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Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Feb 6-12 Carnival. Mar 29 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 30 Corpus Christi. Aug 6 Independence Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 26-Mar 4 Carnival. Apr 18 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. Jun 19 Corpus Christi. Aug 6 Independence Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day. |