Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
No visa for tourism: Australian citizens can visit Bolivia visa-free for an initial 30 days. You can ask to extend, up to 90 days in total per calendar year.
No visa application needed for Australian passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Certificate or proof needed at the border.
Certificate required for entry to certain regions; also recommended on health grounds.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Australians don't need a visa to visit Bolivia for tourism. You get an initial stay of 30 days. You can request an extension from Bolivian immigration, up to a maximum of 90 days per calendar year — extensions are not automatic. Your passport needs at least 6 months' validity remaining.
For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Australian passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism only |
| Visa required | No, not for short stays |
| Maximum stay | Initial 30 days; extension can be requested up to 90 days per calendar year |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months remaining |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes |
| Arrival form | Not confirmed in the sources we checked |
| Last checked | 4 October 2026 |
Yes, Australian citizens need an eVisa for Brazil for tourism or short business trips starting from April 10, 2025.
Read the dossierNo, Australian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist or business trips to Argentina.
Read the dossierNo, Australian citizens do not need a visa for short tourism or business trips to Chile.
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