Bolivia Visa 2026: Entry Requirements, Safety & Travel Info

Information

Capital

La Paz

Population

12,600,000

Currency

Boliviano (BOB Bs.)

Languages

Espagnol, Quéchua, Aymara

Continent

South America

Calling code

+591

Timezone

America/La_Paz

Area

1,098,580 km²

Government

Presidential republic

National day

August 6 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.bo

About

Bolivia is a landlocked South American country renowned for its geographic diversity including the Andes, Altiplano, and Amazon basin. Constitutional capital La Paz, governmental seat Sucre. Rich in natural resources such as lithium and natural gas.

Safety

Risk level :Medium to high risk depending on areas, urban crime and frequent protests

Risk areas

La Paz and El Alto - Crime and protestsChapare (Cochabamba) - Illicit drug-related activitiesEastern borders - Trafficking and smuggling

Crime(high)

Avoid wearing visible valuables
Do not travel alone at night

Terrorism(low)

Low risk, stay vigilant during public events

Transport

Use official taxis
Check the condition of vehicles

Natural risks(Floods, earthquakes, and landslides)

Follow weather alerts
Avoid risk zones during the rainy season

Health(Limited healthcare system outside major cities)

Hepatitis A/B, typhoid, yellow fever vaccines
Bottled water only

Practical tips

Register with the travel registry
Repatriation insurance
Copies of important documents

French Embassy La Paz Tourism Police

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center150

1-bedroom apartment in city center200

1-bedroom apartment in suburb120

3-bedroom apartment in city center400

3-bedroom apartment in suburb250

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal3

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15

McDonald's menu5

Local beer (0.5L)2

Cappuccino1.50

Water (1.5L)1

Bread (500g)0.50

Milk (1L)1

Eggs (12)1.50

Chicken (1kg)3

Apples (1kg)2

Bananas (1kg)0.50

Transport

Public transport ticket0.25

Monthly transport subscription15

Taxi ride (start)1

Taxi (1km)0.50

Gasoline (1L)0.80

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)30

Tennis court (1h weekend)10

Cinema3

Theater10

Health

General practitioner consultation10

Dentist consultation20

Antibiotic medications5

Cold medications (6 days)10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10

Public services for 85m² apartment50

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30

Nike sports shoes60

International primary school (monthly)200

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType A, Type C

Emergency numbers

Police110

Ambulance118

Fire department100

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Bolivia

Vivi Pascar

Point de vue panoramique

Bolivia

Andrés Mena Mora

Point de vue panoramique

Bolivia

marko_aim

Point de vue panoramique

Bolivia

Laetitia Saad

Point de vue panoramique

Bolivia

Gabriel Ramos

Monument emblématique

Bolivia

Nicolas Orellana

Monument emblématique

Bolivia

Leonardo Rossatti

Monument emblématique

Bolivia

Mateo Servia

Monument emblématique

Bolivia

Gabriel Ramos

Site UNESCO

Bolivia

Tom D'Arby

Parc national

Bolivia

muhammad fadhil

Parc national

Bolivia

Mac Camacho

Parc national

Bolivia

Viajante Dibujero

Sommet montagneux

Bolivia

Julia Volk

Sommet montagneux

Bolivia

Da vid

Sommet montagneux

Bolivia

Felipe Feijó

Sommet montagneux

Bolivia

Janeth Charris

Sommet montagneux

Bolivia

Gabriel Ramos

Architecture traditionnelle

Bolivia

Roly Vasquez

Skyline de Sucre

Sucre

Tom D'Arby

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Information

About

Safety

Risk areas

Crime(high)

Terrorism(low)

Transport

Natural risks(Floods, earthquakes, and landslides)

Health(Limited healthcare system outside major cities)

Practical tips

Cost of living

Accommodation

Food

Transport

Leisure

Health

Others

Practical information

Electricity

Emergency numbers

Practical information

Photos

Visas

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