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Switzerland visa for Bolivian citizens

Visa required

Bolivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Where to apply
3 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch

Which Switzerland visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.

Apply on SEM – online visa application form

All visa types for Switzerland

Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Swiss missions in Bolivia

All missions of Switzerland in Bolivia

Switzerland has 3 missions in Bolivia, with its embassy in La Paz. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba.

Swiss citizens travelling to Bolivia

SwitzerlandBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Switzerland

Travel advice for Switzerland

  • 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 Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Bolivian citizens can stay in Switzerland

How long Bolivian citizens may stay in Switzerland 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 Swiss embassy in La Paz, or to a visa centre acting for Switzerland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Switzerland.

Switzerland and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Bolivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Switzerland’s neighbours for Bolivian citizens

Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Bolivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Swiss citizens travelling to Bolivia

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Bolivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Where is the Swiss embassy in Bolivia?

The Swiss embassy in Bolivia is in La Paz.

How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?

Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

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

Can Bolivian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?

No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.