BoliviaIreland

Ireland visa for Bolivian citizens

Visa required

Ireland requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Irish missions in Bolivia

Ireland has 1 mission in Bolivia. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Measured from Sucre, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Santiago, Chile (1,685 km), Buenos Aires, Argentina (1,858 km) and Brasília, Brazil (1,879 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from Bolivia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Irish citizens travelling to Bolivia

IrelandBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Ireland

Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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.

Before travelling from Bolivia to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Bolivian citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Bolivian citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bolivian citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Bolivia, and its honorary consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra normally does not issue visas. Bolivian citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Bolivia from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Bolivian citizens

The United Kingdom requires Bolivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Bolivia

Irish citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Bolivia?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Bolivia, only honorary consulates in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The nearest Irish embassy is in Santiago, Chile, 1,685 km from Sucre.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

Irish citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Bolivian citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.