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As a US passport holder, you can visit Bolivia for tourism for up to 90 days within a year without needing a visa. For other travel purposes, or if you plan to stay longer, you should check with the Bolivian Embassy.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• U.S. government employees have travel restrictions to Chapare Province due to crime; travelers should take the same precautions.
• Roadblocks, demonstrations, protests, and strikes can occur with little warning, potentially blocking transportation and essential services.
• Hospitals in La Paz may have limited functionality and supplies due to protest blockades; medical evacuation insurance is highly recommended.
• A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if traveling to areas lower than 7,550 feet (2,300 meters) east of the Andes Mountains (e.g., Beni, Pando, Santa Cruz, and parts of Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, and Tarija).
• If you are a dual Bolivian and U.S. national, you may need a Bolivian birth certificate or passport for entry/exit.
• Certain areas like Chapare Province and La Paz have increased risk and specific travel advisories (Do Not Travel, Reconsider Travel).

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date in Bolivia.
• ✓Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts from the U.S. embassy.
• ✓Consider purchasing travel insurance that includes medical evacuation coverage.
• ✓Check with your doctor about required vaccinations, especially for Yellow Fever if visiting certain regions.
• ✓Carry a copy of your passport (leave original in a safe place).
• ✓Have a plan in case of emergency that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.

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