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Bolivia visa for Costa Rican citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

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

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embocr.com

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Bolivian citizens travelling to Costa Rica

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Travel advice for Bolivia

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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 Costa Rica to Bolivia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Bolivia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Bolivia (updated 22 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bolivia (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Bolivia

Costa Rican citizens may stay in Bolivia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bolivia.

Bolivia’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens

Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.

Bolivian citizens travelling to Costa Rica

Costa Rica admits Bolivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Bolivia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

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

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Bolivia?

Costa Rican citizens can stay in Bolivia for up to 90 days.

Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Costa Rica admits Bolivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Costa Rican citizens enter Bolivia visa-free?

Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Bolivia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.