Bolivia Tourist Visa (Group 2) — consular or visa on arrival; ~USD 30 (US now visa-free)for 🇯🇵 Japanese citizens travelling to 🇧🇴 Bolivia

📋Required Documents12

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  Passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page
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  Group 2 nationalities (e.g. China, Taiwan, Iran) need this visa

  the US is NOT Group 2 since 1 Dec 2025 (now visa-free, Group 1)

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  Completed tourist visa application form (printed from the RREE consular portal)
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  One recent passport-size photo (white or red background per consulate spec)
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  Visa fee around USD 30

  varies by nationality; confirm with the consulate, and bring clean USD notes if paying on arrival

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  Free SIGEMIG online migratory pre-registration completed before arrival (mandatory for all visitors)
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  Proof of accommodation or a day-by-day itinerary (include your Salar de Uyuni tour booking)
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  Return or onward ticket
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  Bank statement or credit card copy showing funds for the stay
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  Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required for Amazon lowland itineraries)
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  On-arrival option: El Alto (La Paz) and Viru Viru (Santa Cruz) airports and major land borders

  bring every document printed

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  Stay is 30 days per entry, extendable at DIGEMIG to the 90-day annual cap

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Bolivia Tourist Visa (Group 2) — consular or visa on arrival; ~USD 30 (US now visa-free), 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 5 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.

🌐Why Japanese passport holders need a visa for Bolivia

Japanese citizens require a visa to enter Bolivia based on the current immigration requirements set by Bolivia's government. Japanese 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 Tourist Visa (Group 2) — consular or visa on arrival; ~USD 30 (US now visa-free) Applications Are Refused6

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  Arriving without the required visa where on-arrival issuance is not available at that port for the nationality.
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  An incomplete application — missing form, photo, proof of accommodation or itinerary, onward ticket, proof of funds, or a yellow-fever certificate where required.
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  No completed SIGEMIG online pre-registration before arrival.
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  Insufficient or unconvincing evidence of funds or of onward travel.
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  A passport with less than six months’ validity, or a prior overstay or entry ban.
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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 Consular Visa (Group 3) — prior DIGEMIG authorisation; embassy issuance only →
• 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 →