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Japan visa for Bolivian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Japan visa?

Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
Processing time
About one week for a complete visa application

Apply on Visit Japan Web (Digital Agency)

All visa types for Japan

Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.

Japanese missions in Bolivia

All missions of Japan in Bolivia

Japan has 2 missions in Bolivia, with its embassy in La Paz. Consulates: Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Japanese citizens travelling to Bolivia

JapanBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Japan

Travel advice for Japan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Bolivian citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Bolivian citizens can stay in Japan

How long Bolivian citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in La Paz and the consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.

Japanese citizens travelling to Bolivia

No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Bolivia, for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Japan?

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

Where is the Japanese embassy in Bolivia?

The Japanese embassy in Bolivia is in La Paz; there is also a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Bolivia, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Bolivian citizens enter Japan visa-free?

No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for Japan 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.