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You need a visa for Bolivia if you have a British Indian Ocean Territory passport

These visas exist for Bolivia, but they cannot be applied for online with British Indian Ocean Territory nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Bolivia Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. British Indian Ocean Territory citizens need a visa for Bolivia. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Bolivia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination if from endemic area
  • Passport photo 4x4cm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds ($50/day minimum)

Entry requirements for British Indian Ocean Territory travellers

These rules apply specifically to British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders entering Bolivia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory customs declaration before arrival

    Travelers arriving in Bolivia must complete the Affidavit of Accompanied Baggage and Foreign Currency Form before arrival. Travelers can complete the form online.

    Aduana Nacional Last checked 2026-07-15
  • Required

    Mandatory customs declaration before exiting Bolivia

    Travelers exiting Bolivia must complete the Affidavit of Accompanied Baggage and Foreign Currency Form. Travelers can complete the form online.

    Aduana Nacional Last checked 2026-07-15
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Bolivia

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Bolivia.

    Last checked 2026-07-15
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Bolivia.

    Last checked 2026-07-15

A look at Bolivia

  • Panoramic view of La Paz city nestled in the Andes mountains with cable cars crossing the skyline
    La Paz — The world's highest administrative capital at 3,640 meters
  • Tourists walking on the vast white expanse of Salar de Uyuni with perfect mirror reflection of blue sky
    Salar de Uyuni — The world's largest salt flat spanning over 10,000 square kilometers
  • Traditional reed boat sailing on the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca with snow-capped mountains in the background
    Lake Titicaca — The world's highest navigable lake shared with Peru
  • White colonial buildings and red-tiled roofs of Sucre's historic center with church bell towers
    Sucre — Bolivia's constitutional capital and UNESCO World Heritage city

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