Bolivia
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Bolivian citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in Bolivia
- Consulate of the Netherlands in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Calle Ayacucho, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Bolivia. Consulates: Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Dutch citizens travelling to Bolivia
NetherlandsBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bolivian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Bolivian citizens may stay in the Netherlands 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 Netherlands’ consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Bolivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Bolivian citizens
Germany and Belgium require Bolivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Bolivia
Bolivia admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Bolivia admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bolivian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.