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You need a visa for Bolivia if you have a Papua New Guinean passport

These visas exist for Bolivia, but they cannot be applied for online with Papua New Guinean 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. Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Papua New Guinean 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

    Mandatory proof of accommodation

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Bolivia. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, a letter of invitation will be requested.

    Bolivian Embassy in Belgium Last checked 2026-07-15
  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Bolivia

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Bolivia.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Bolivia; -Foreign nationals residing in Bolivia.
    Bolivian Embassy in Belgium Last checked 2026-07-15
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Bolivia

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Bolivia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from 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
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Bolivia. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    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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