You do not need a visa for Bolivia if you have a Japanese passport

No visa needed

Japanese citizens can enter Bolivia without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

No. Japanese citizens can enter Bolivia without applying for a visa in advance.

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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 Japanese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Japanese 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
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Bolivia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Bolivia.
Bolivian Embassy in Belgium Last checked 2026-07-15
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Bolivia
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Yellow Fever vaccination if traveling to the following areas east of the Andes below 2300 meters, the entire departments of Beni, Pando and Santa Cruz, and designated areas of the departments of Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz and Tarija. Yellow Fever vaccination is not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to areas above 2300 meters and all areas not listed above, including the cities of La Paz and Sucre. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Bolivia 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
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Bolivia.
Last checked 2026-07-15

A look at Bolivia

La Paz — The world's highest administrative capital at 3,640 meters
Salar de Uyuni — The world's largest salt flat spanning over 10,000 square kilometers
Lake Titicaca — The world's highest navigable lake shared with Peru
Sucre — Bolivia's constitutional capital and UNESCO World Heritage city