Bolivia Consular Visa (Group 3) — prior DIGEMIG authorisation; embassy issuance onlyfor 🇺🇸 US citizens travelling to 🇧🇴 Bolivia

📋Required Documents10

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  Apply at a Bolivian consulate ONLY

  Group 3 nationalities (incl. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan) cannot obtain a visa on arrival

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  Allow 4–6 weeks: the consulate forwards your file to DIGEMIG in La Paz for prior authorisation before any visa is issued
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  Passport valid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
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  Completed application form and 2 passport-size photos
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  Detailed day-by-day itinerary with confirmed accommodation for the whole trip
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  Return or onward flight reservation (do not purchase non-refundable tickets before approval)
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  Bank statements for the last 3 months demonstrating solvency
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  Police clearance certificate from your country of residence
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  Yellow fever vaccination certificate
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  Consular fee (~USD 30)

  confirm the exact amount and payment method with the consulate

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Bolivia Consular Visa (Group 3) — prior DIGEMIG authorisation; embassy issuance only, book an appointment at the nearest Bolivia embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is USD 30.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Bolivia embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Invitation letter from a host or registered Bolivian tour operator (strongly recommended)

🌐Why US passport holders need a visa for Bolivia

US citizens require a visa to enter Bolivia based on the current immigration requirements set by Bolivia's government. US passport holders must apply through the Bolivia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Bolivia Consular Visa (Group 3) — prior DIGEMIG authorisation; embassy issuance only Applications Are Refused6

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  No prior DIGEMIG authorisation — Group 3 nationals cannot be issued a visa, or admitted, until La Paz approves the file; arriving without it leads to refused boarding or entry.
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  An incomplete consular file — missing application form, photos, a detailed itinerary with confirmed accommodation, onward ticket, bank statements, police clearance or yellow-fever certificate.
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  Insufficient evidence of funds, or an itinerary / host that cannot be verified.
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  No completed SIGEMIG online pre-registration.
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  A relevant criminal record, a security or public-order concern, or a prior overstay.
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  False statements or forged supporting documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Bolivia Visa Options

• Bolivia Tourist Visa (Group 2) — consular or visa on arrival; ~USD 30 (US now visa-free) →
• Bolivia Visa-Free Entry (Group 1) — 30 days per entry, up to 90 days per year →
• Bolivia Work & Temporary Residence — specific-purpose visa, then 1–3 year DIGEMIG residence →