Bolivia
China
China visa for Bolivian citizens
Entry requirement
China requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bo.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Bolivia
- Embassy of China in La Paz
Calle 1 de Los Pinos 8532, La Paz
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- Consulate of China in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Avenida Antonio Vaca Diez, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
All missions of China in Bolivia
China has 3 missions in Bolivia, with its embassy in La Paz. Consulates: Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Chinese citizens travelling to Bolivia
ChinaBolivia e-Visa Bolivia visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Bolivia to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bolivian citizens can stay in China
How long Bolivian citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bolivian citizens apply
In Bolivia, applications go to the Chinese embassy in La Paz and the consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Bolivian citizens
Russia admits Bolivian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Bolivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Bolivia
Chinese citizens need a visa for Bolivia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Bolivia?
The Chinese embassy in Bolivia is in La Paz; there is also a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Bolivia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Bolivian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.