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Bolivia employs a three-tier visa classification system that categorizes countries based on reciprocal agreements and diplomatic relations. Group 1 countries enjoy visa-free entry for tourism purposes, Group 2 countries can obtain visas on arrival with specific fees, and Group 3 countries must secure advance authorization through embassies or consulates. Tourist visas provide 30-day initial validity with possible extensions up to 90 days total per year.

All travelers must present a valid passport with minimum six months remaining validity and at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps. Additional requirements include proof of onward travel, accommodation confirmation, and financial sufficiency documentation. Entry and exit stamps are mandatory for every border crossing to maintain legal status.

Yellow fever vaccination certificates are required for travelers arriving from countries with transmission risk and strongly recommended for visits to departments below 2,300 meters elevation, including Beni, Pando, Santa Cruz, and designated areas in Cochabamba, La Paz, and Tarija. Malaria prophylaxis is advised for regions below 2,500 feet elevation.

Specific purpose visas are mandatory for business activities, employment, studies, volunteering, legal proceedings, or religious purposes. Multiple entry visas for business operations are valid for one year with renewable periods for foreign investors and business professionals engaging in periodic commercial activities. Processing requires 4-6 weeks due to embassy authorization requirements.

Foreign travelers must complete the web-based SIGEMIG registration process prior to arrival in Bolivia. Immigration inspectors will register unregistered passengers at entry points and instruct them to update information appropriately. Registration must include comprehensive lodging information for the duration of stay. Advance completion expedites immigration processing.

Bolivian law permits travelers to carry up to $10,000 USD without declaration or mandatory currency exchange. Immigration authorities may request currency exchange, but travelers should request to speak with a supervisor as this is not legally required for amounts under the threshold. Visa fees must be paid in pristine USD bills without damage, stains, or markings.