Get a Bolivia Visa
Tourist Application Requirements for a Bolivia Visa
Personal Appearance
The consulate requires you to make a personal appearance to obtain your visa. For this reason CIBTvisas is unable to assist you with your visa application. We recommend that you contact the consulate directly to obtain the most current forms and requirements before making your personal appearance at:
Consulate General of Bolivia
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4827It is important to note that most consulates and embassies are only open to the public during the morning hours. Please take these hours into consideration when contacting the consulate about your visa application.
Business Visa Application Requirements for a Bolivia Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBTvisas at 800-929-2428 for further details.
Photographs
You must provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets 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 two inches by two inches
- 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 eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
Business Cover Letter
You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a U.S. mailing address. Use the included sample Business Cover Letter to complete your letter.
Visa Questionnaire
The government of Bolivia has instituted an online visa application form. This electronic process is extremely complicated and has portions that are only available in Spanish. CIBTvisas will complete the entire process on your behalf.
- Simply fill out the Bolivian Visa Questionnaire included in this kit and enclose it with all additional documents listed on the requirement checklist - we will take care of the rest.
- Once one of our visa experts completes the online visa process, you will be contacted via email and receive a copy of the online visa application that you must sign and return to us.
- As soon as we receive the signed copy of your visa application form, we will submit all of your documents to the Bolivian Consulate and your visa will be processed.
Letter of Invitation
You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for providing the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be written on company letterhead
- Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
- Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter
- Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
- Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
- Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
Entry Visa Requirements
You must provide a certified copy of Tax Identification Number (NIT) or original electronic certification if the company was established in Bolivia
Police Report
Single-entry visa applicants: you must submit a Police Clearance.The clearance must:
- Be obtained from your city or county's jurisdictional police department
- Bear the official stamp or seal from the police department or be notarized
- Be original
Multiple-entry visa applicants: you must submit a Certificate of Good Conduct or background check issued by INTERPOL.
CIBTvisas Order Form
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
Applicants arriving from a yellow fever risk area must provide a yellow fever certificate.
Urgent Applications
If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.
Proof of Sufficient Funds
You must provide proof of sufficient funds. This must include:
- A copy of the applicant's bank statement showing the transactions for the last three months
- The applicant's full name as shown in passport
Authorization Form
You must provide a notarized authorization form found in this kit in order for CIBTvisas to drop off and pickup your passport, visa, and documents.
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. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Bolivia visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
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 requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.