Bolivia
Finland
Finland visa for Bolivian citizens
Entry requirement
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Finland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Finland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Finnish missions in Bolivia
- Consulate General of Finland in La Paz
Avenida Arequipa 8221, La Paz
Finland has 1 mission in Bolivia. Consulates: La Paz.
Finnish citizens travelling to Bolivia
FinlandBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Finland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bolivian citizens can stay in Finland
How long Bolivian citizens may stay in Finland 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 Finland’s consulate in La Paz, or to a visa centre acting for Finland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Finland.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Bolivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Bolivian citizens
Russia admits Bolivian citizens visa-free. Norway and Sweden require Bolivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Bolivia
Finnish citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?
Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Finnish citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Bolivian citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for Finland 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.