Do I need a visa to visit Bolivia?

Visa requirements for Bolivia depend entirely on your nationality, as the country classifies passports into three different categories. For Group 1, no visa is required. In the second, Group 2, you usually get a visa on arrival. In the third, Group 3, you must arrange it ahead of time.

People from most European Union countries, along with Australia, Canada, and the UK, usually fall into Group 1, and they get up to 90 days of entry without a visa each year. US citizens are placed in Group 2, so they can request a tourist visa upon arrival at the airport or border. That request comes with a fee, commonly about $160, and you also need a passport photo, plus proof of where you will stay, and an outline of your plans. For Group 3, which includes citizens mostly from parts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, the rule is to obtain the visa from a Bolivian embassy or consulate before travelling. As always, confirm the latest consular details before you book flights, because procedures and paperwork can change quickly.