Bolivia
United States
United States visa for Bolivian citizens
Entry requirement
The United States requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bo.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Bolivia
- Embassy of the United States in La Paz
Avenida Arce 2780, LPZ La Paz
- Consulate of the United States in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Calle Radial Castilla, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
All missions of the United States in Bolivia
The United States has 2 missions in Bolivia, with its embassy in La Paz. Consulates: Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
US visas issued to citizens of Bolivia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 28,895 | 27,879 |
| Student (F, M) | 539 | 534 |
| Exchange (J) | 508 | 566 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 343 | 367 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 266 | 177 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 239 | 269 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 108 | 23 |
| Other | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 30,899 | 29,817 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | – | 29.8% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 29,817 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Bolivia, the 45th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 94%. That is 4% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (30,899).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Bolivia received 12,068, 8% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 29.8% for citizens of Bolivia in fiscal year 2025. The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Bolivia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Bolivia.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Bolivia
United StatesBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bolivian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Bolivian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in La Paz and the consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Bolivian citizens
Mexico admits Bolivian citizens visa-free. Canada requires Bolivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Bolivia
No visa is needed by US citizens for Bolivia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in Bolivia?
The US embassy in Bolivia is in La Paz; there is also a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Bolivia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bolivian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.