 Tourist
Visa
American nationals are required
to obtain a Visa to enter Bolivia as tourists.
Nationals exempt from a Tourist Visa are only
required to have a current valid passport
with a minimum validity of 6 months. No application
form is required. Upon arrival tourists will
be issued a temporary visa.
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 Fed-Ex 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
1. 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)
2. Current American passport, must be valid
for at least 6 more months
3. Copy of the hotel reservation or invitation
letter from Bolivian friends or relatives
indicating the host address (letter where
applicable).
4. Round trip ticket or copy of travel itinerary.
5. Bank statement or equivalent that shows
economic solvency (a photocopy of Credit Card
(front side) will also be accepted).
6. Copy of yellow fever vaccination certificate.
7. Visa fee of one hundred dollars (cash,
direct deposit, or money order)
BOLIVIAN CITIZENS THAT HAVE OBTAINED AMERICAN
NATIONALITY DO NOT NEED A VISA TO ENTER BOLIVIA.
THEY MUST PRESENT A VALID BOLIVIAN ID CARD
ALONG WITH THEIR AMERICAN PASSPORT AND YELLOW
FEVER CERTIFICATE.
Method of Payment:
Payments in the form of Cash or Money Order
for the exact amount are required. Money orders
must be made payable to the Bolivian Consulate
in Atlanta.
More Information: To file your visa
application, please contact the Consulate
at (404) 522-0777 to schedule an appointment.
Student
Visa
Student Visas are available for
those who wish to undertake further or other
education in Bolivia.
Requirements:
1) A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months
prior to expiration
2) A letter from the School or University
3) One passport type picture
4) A fully completed visa application form
(click
here)
5) Payment of a processing fee
Method of Payment:
Payments in the form of Cash or Money Order
for the exact amount are required. Money orders
must be made payable to the Bolivian Consulate
in Atlanta.
More Information: The duration of a
Student Visa will be the same as the enrollment
period for the applicant at the School or
University. To file your visa application,
please contact the Consulate at (404) 522-0777
to schedule an appointment.
Specific
Purpose Visa
Those who intend to engage in business,
work, research, adoptions, marriage or other
tasks require a Specific Purpose Visa.
Requirements:
1) A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months
prior to expiration
2) One passport type picture
3) A Statement Letter detailing the purpose
of your trip
4) A fully completed visa application form
(click
here)
5) You may be required to pay a visa/processing
fee
Method of Payment:
Payments in the form of Cash or Money Order
for the exact amount are required. Money orders
must be made payable to the Bolivian Consulate
in Atlanta.
More Information: When applying for
a Specific Purpose Visa, a Statement Letter
is required. This letter should explain the
specific purpose of the journey, the dates
of travel and confirmation that expenses will
be furnished either by yourself or by the
sending or hosting company or institution.
To file your visa application, please contact
the Consulate at (404) 522-0777 to schedule
an appointment.
Transit
Visa
Requirements:
1) A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months
prior to expiration
2) A copy of your travel tickets and your
itinerary
3) One passport type picture
4) A fully completed visa application form
(click
here)
5) You may be required to pay a visa/processing
fee
Method of Payment:
Payments in the form of Cash or Money Order
for the exact amount are required. Money orders
must be made payable to the Bolivian Consulate
in Atlanta.
More Information: The Transit Visa
is valid for 3 days. To file your visa application,
please contact the Consulate at (404) 522-0777
to schedule an appointment.
Missionary
Visa
Requirements:
1) A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months
prior to expiration
2) A Certificate from your religious organization
3) A Certificate of Police Records
4) A copy of your travel tickets and your
itinerary
5) One passport type picture
6) A fully completed visa application form
(click
here)
7) You may be required to pay a visa/processing
fee
Method of Payment:
Payments in the form of Cash or Money Order
for the exact amount are required. Money orders
must be made payable to the Bolivian Consulate
in Atlanta.
More Information: The Missionary Visa
is valid for 3 months. To file your visa application,
please contact the Consulate at (404) 522-0777
to schedule an appointment.
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Dirección
de la Oficina:
1401 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 240
Atlanta, GA 30309
Teléfono:
(404) 522-0777
E-Mail:
consul@bolivianconsulate.com
El
Consulado está abierto al público de
lunes a viernes de 10:00 am a 5:00 pm
y permanece cerrado los principales
días feriados de Estados Unidos y Bolivia.
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para hacer una cita antes de ir al Consulado.
Nuestro número de teléfono es (404)
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