South Africa
Bolivia
Bolivia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens do not need a visa for Bolivia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bolivian citizens travelling to South Africa
BoliviaSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Bolivia
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.
For a trip from South Africa to Bolivia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Bolivia
South African citizens may stay in Bolivia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bolivia.
Bolivia’s neighbours for South African citizens
Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina admit South African citizens visa-free.
Bolivian citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa admits Bolivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Bolivia.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
South African citizens do not need a visa for Bolivia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can South African citizens stay in Bolivia?
South African citizens can stay in Bolivia for up to 90 days.
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Bolivian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can South African citizens enter Bolivia visa-free?
Yes, South African 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.