Bolivia · Entry and visas
Bolivia visa rules for US citizens
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You get 30 days on arrival. One extension at a migration office adds up to 60 more, for 90 days a year in all. Since December 2025, US citizens need no visa.
On arrival30 days
ExtensionsOne, up to 60 more days
Yearly limit90 days
US visaNot needed since Dec 2025
Visiting Bolivia on a US passport
| Visa needed? | No, a US passport is enough since December 2025 Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Days on arrival | 30 days |
| Can you extend? | Yes, once, for up to 60 more days at a migration office, before your first 30 days end Needs review |
| Yearly limit | 90 days a year in all |
| Other short stays | Stays for reasons other than tourism can last up to 180 days |
| Overstay penalty | Not confirmed yet Not yet verified |
Good to know
- Want to stay longer? You can apply for residency inside Bolivia, without leaving: see the residency routes.
- Which year counts? The rules say "90 days a year" without saying whether that's a calendar year or any 12 months. The day counter checks both.
Checked against the lawDays on arrival, the yearly limit and other short stays, from the migration regulation.
Needs reviewHow extensions work in practice.
Not yet verifiedThe end of the US visa requirement, and overstay fines.
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