Bolivia
Germany
Germany visa for Bolivian citizens
Entry requirement
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at la-paz.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Bolivia
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- Consulate of Germany in Tarija
Calle Campero 0321, 00 Tarija
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Tarija
Calle Campero 321, Tarija, Bolivien
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Cochabamba
Avenida Pando, Cochabamba
All missions of Germany in Bolivia
Germany has 4 missions in Bolivia, with its embassy in La Paz. Consulates: Tarija. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Tarija and Cochabamba.
Germany: visa decisions in Bolivia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,379 | 1,271 | 105 | 7.6% | 99.9% |
| 2024 | 1,166 | 1,079 | 79 | 6.8% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1,231 | 1,069 | 156 | 12.7% | 100.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Bolivia (La Paz) received 1,231 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,069. 12.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 6.8%: the rate rose by 5.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (1,166).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 43.4% of the applications lodged in Bolivia that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Bolivia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Bolivia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Bolivia
GermanyBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Bolivia to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Bolivian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Bolivian citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in La Paz and the consulate in Tarija, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Bolivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Bolivian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Bolivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Bolivia
German citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in Bolivia?
The German embassy in Bolivia is in La Paz; there is also a consulate in Tarija.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
German citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Bolivian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.