Bolivia Tourist Visa (Group 2) — consular or visa on arrival; ~USD 30 (US now visa-free)for 🇿🇦 South African 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

As a South African passport holder, you can enter Bolivia without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Bolivia embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why South African passport holders do not need a visa for Bolivia

South African passport holders can enter Bolivia without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means South African citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.

⚠️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 →