Thanks for your video - it helped me prepare my documents! I landed at LPB airport last night (Oct 1, 2023). They now accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards to charge $160. They did not ask me for Yellow Fever Vaccine card (phew, I didnt have any). The key documents they look for are 1) Return/onward flight details. 2) Hotel reservation that covers the first night of stay (does not matter if it is just one day). They don't care about the rest of the stay. Make sure it is a decent enough hotel who would receive calls late night because they would certainly call at that moment. They also took my filled up online visa application and SIGEMIG forms - not sure it was required or not. Cheers!
Thanks for this video. I'm about to travel there in a few weeks. I'm doing my best to navigate what stuff they actually care about and what stuff they write on their website that they don't actually care about.
@@passport_ced I've been thinking about it. The entry requirements had seemed to extensive and difficult to pin down. Two people I know will be going there soon. I'll check to see what they were asked as well. I'd really like to avoid the yellow fever vaccine.
Dude I was looking for this, Awesome video! Flying in to La Paz on Monday and was no nervous about the requirements and your video answered all my questions. Have everything exept the yellow fever vaccine and I'm also looking to get my visa upon arrival
Thanks man! So glad you found it helpful because I was just about as nervous as you are…lol. In all honesty, it’s a simpler process than what they make it seem. Just make sure you give yourself enough time if you are catching a connection in La Paz.
Just a question, if my destination is La pAz and im connecting through Viru Viru (Santa cruz) would my visa on arrival happen in Santa cruz or La paz as my connection is tight 1.15 mins - any thoughts will really help
@@premanandnatarajan9754 I’m almost positive it would happen in La Paz. Which in that case, it may be tight. Can you change your flight to Santa Cruz to give yourself a little more time?
I saw you stated you flew on BOA. Have you done a review of the airline? We fly there out of Miami as well on Wednesday, June 12th. I heard they don't have Wi-Fi or movies on their planes.
@@passport_ced that's exactly what I'm planning on doing - sleeping 😂. We do have 8 year old twins so I'll have to download things on their iPads to watch.
Thanks for this. Really excellent video and it was exactly what I needed. I'm leaving soon and all the things you listed I've prepared anyway, just in case. How long did they take to process you? Also, what about that online registration system SIGEMIG? Did you happen to complete that beforehand?
Interesting that you mentioned the online registration. So there was a language barrier when they were processing my visa. I don’t speak much Spanish and the person in charge of the registration didn’t seemed to interested in trying to get his point across, so I completely missed the registration that I was supposed to do on my phone within a certain amount of time of obtaining my visa. It wasn’t until I went through customs when I was returning home that they told me that I never registered and therefore had to pay an additional fee. Something like $100. As far as the visa registration goes, there weren’t too many people needing a visa when I arrived so I would say approximately 40 minutes (including waiting in line).
Just arrived in Bolivia early in the a.m. and wow, my experience through immigration surely was a whirlwind. I will say this post helped 100%. Everything you said I experienced except it was in La Paz airport. Everyone...please follow this video. It'll help! Bring your copies of everything they will ask for as stated in this video. This is key. And no kidding on the cash inspection for the visa on arrival payment. Mine was inspected for rips and tears like my banknotes had some secret priceless code. It was bizarre! Thank you for this video.
@@malcolmechaluce9075 thank you for checking in with us and I’m glad to hear that this video was helpful. The torn bills thing is serious!! Lol… Curious: did they ask for yellow fever card?
@@passport_ced LOL. I thought The Philippines was bad with "imperfect" banknotes. Bolivia has topped that. No yellow fever card. Though I had one ready and everyone should since it seems somewhat random and inconsistent. I saw some people get asked. Also, I didn't have to give them my online registration. I actually did the Digemig online system ahead and printed before travels. Gave it to them and they didn't want it. Lol.
This is a good video man. Very clear and concise. I just wonder if it depends on which immigration agent you get. This $160 dollar entry fee makes me want to just eat my ticket. But if I can be there more than 30 days. Maybe it will be worth it. Any idea if they check the fake pass through tickets in their system. Did you see them entering it in the system? I had a buddy try it in through onward travel in Panama and it did not work. Thanks
@@passport_ced So do I pay $160 USD. Then get an Airbnb or hotels, eat out, get transportation, take tours and help out their economy even after they rape me for $160. I think I will eat the ticket. F them!
Sorry last 2 questions (as I get ready to head to LAX) 1- which airline did you use to get down there and 2- were you able to obtain any Bolivian BOB before getting there....like on a connections stop?
I used BOA (Bolivia airlines). They have exchange booths at the airport, but I used my credit card until I went to town to exchange my US currency. Typically better rates outside the airport.
@@passport_ced Lol...one more. I believe you said you got your visa on arrival at Santa Cruz....did they only accept USD or would a credit card work? Im having a hell of a time trying to find new bills in LA even at the banks.
Hi, I'm leaving for Bolivia in Sept from the US. Is it easy to navigate the visa application at the airport. Some of the info i read gave me an ulcer already, such as a long process ( take hours) and immigration / custom staffs don't speak English, etc. Any advices would be greatly appreciate
I didnt have a problem with filling out the application. I also entered the country in the early morning so lines werent very long. My only struggle was the language barrier. If you speak spanish, you'll have a easier time than I did.
Thank you so much for your reply. Do you happen to have the link on how to obtain the application to fill out before arriving. I try to search online, but there is so much information whichi can't tell which one is official . Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
How long is the visa good for? Planning to be bicycling through, which may complicate things if I would need to leave in 30 days, especially considering the unrest going on right now in Peru...thanks
Oh yeah...ur right I did see this vid before. Ive seen other vids and some ppl were getting in the wrong lines once arriving in Santa Cruz only to find out after an hour wait they needed to go to a different line. Is it fairly easy to find the "visa needed" line once at the SC airport?
Yes. Wasn’t an issue. Every tourist has to wait in the same line. Once i reached the immigration officer, I told him that I needed a visa. That’s when he pointed me over to the visa line.
@@passport_ced Sorry to bring this up again but it seems like every older post online 2021 and before mentions something about filling out a visa application form online and then printing it and signing it and bringing it with you. But you say you didnt have to do this in 2022?
@@tjludes4431 I didn’t have to do that. Had to sign a couple of forms on the spot, but as long as you come prepared with everything I mentioned in the video, you should be fine.
Flying to Santa Cruz as well in a few days so kinda nervous since the Visa part isn't clear guessing it's a visa on arrival like in China. Thanks for the info still not sure about the visa but everything else is much clearer!! So stressed about my trip haha
@@passport_ced just stressing about the visa since saw Google said no visa needed and found out you need one,. But hoping I can get it on arrival like you did hopefully thanks also didn't know about the yellow vaccine that info helped me a lot!!!
That is strange due to the fact that you can obtain a visa upon landing. Unless something has changed in the last month or so. So you were never able to even purchase a ticket to Bolivia due to not have a visa???
I had the ticket purchased in late June. I had all documents that you had as well and United Airlines said they cannot issue a ticket without a visa in hand.
@@solomonypark you are the first person I’ve heard this happened to. Perhaps it’s a United Airlines issue. I flew BOA (Bolivian Airline) from Miami to Santa Cruz. My friend did as well and we didn’t have an issue.
@@passport_ced I agree. I think its just United Airlines not knowing anything. I've been in contact with 3 different representatives and all three are giving me different answers.
this comment is 3 months old but now i'm really nervous because I booked my flight with United Airlines and I hope they don't give me the same problem they gave you. They even acknowledge on their website that it's possible to get visa on arrival...
Hi mate, I’m crossing over from Peru to Bolivia but not going to anywhere with yellow fever risk. Do you know if your case is common where they don’t ask for the yellow fever certificate? Thanks
Can’t say whether it’s common or not, but my friend who arrived before me didn’t have a yellow fever card and also wasn’t asked for it. It’s hard to say bro.
Great vid full of info. I was curious if you had to fill out a PLF (passenger locator form) on the flight down and a health declaration form before your exit of the USA?
@@passport_ced Hey there, sorry I didnt thank you again for all the very helpful advise. I am back in Los Angeles now after returning to the USA mid May. It was an amazing trip with lots of great things to see from Uyuni to the cable car system in La Paz to the flamingoes at 16,000 feet. One thing I didnt enjoy was having to check in on the Bolivian govt website each day with my whereabouts.....not an easy task when you dont have good wifi each day. I also never really acclimated to the higher elevation and found it tough to run up staircases etc. But all in all it was a pleasant experience. Looking forward to my next adventure to western Europe in Aug. Cheers
I’m not sure where you got that information, but US citizens most definitely need a tourist visa to enter Bolivia. Once obtained, the visa is good for 6 months.
@@xIMMORTALPRODIGYx The rules changed again on Feb 8, 2021 when the new president started requiring US citizens to have a visa before entering Bolivia. He wasnt happy that the USA was still making Bolivians get visas to enter here.
@@passport_ced the tourist visa is good for 6 months? like you can stay in the country that long? all the information i find online states only 30 days . i have flight june 2 to santa cruz
@@jokerface345 6 months meaning if you decided to travel back to Bolivian 3 months from now, you wouldn’t have to apply for a visa again. It would still be valid.
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Thanks for your video - it helped me prepare my documents! I landed at LPB airport last night (Oct 1, 2023). They now accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards to charge $160. They did not ask me for Yellow Fever Vaccine card (phew, I didnt have any). The key documents they look for are 1) Return/onward flight details. 2) Hotel reservation that covers the first night of stay (does not matter if it is just one day). They don't care about the rest of the stay. Make sure it is a decent enough hotel who would receive calls late night because they would certainly call at that moment. They also took my filled up online visa application and SIGEMIG forms - not sure it was required or not. Cheers!
The credit card thing is great. They were so selective of the bills that it was kind of ridiculous. Glad it all worked out for you!
Did you have all these documents in your phone or did you print them out?
@@galitopanter both. But you need to have them printed
@@galitopanter I had them printed and they kept all of them .
Thanks for this video. I'm about to travel there in a few weeks. I'm doing my best to navigate what stuff they actually care about and what stuff they write on their website that they don't actually care about.
Hope it helps. I hear they now accept credit card as form of payment.
This was extremely helpful! Thank you so much!!
Glad I could help. Thank you for watching!
Extremely helpful! Thanks so much! The stuff I have found online has been super contradictory. Nice to hear what it was like on the ground.
Glad to hear. Are you planning a trip to Bolivia soon?
@@passport_ced I've been thinking about it. The entry requirements had seemed to extensive and difficult to pin down. Two people I know will be going there soon. I'll check to see what they were asked as well. I'd really like to avoid the yellow fever vaccine.
@@exploringdimensions4all853 I met a friend there and when he crossed, he didn’t have his yellow fever vaccine. They never asked.
Thanks for this brother - really helpful!
Glad you found it helpful.
Dude I was looking for this, Awesome video! Flying in to La Paz on Monday and was no nervous about the requirements and your video answered all my questions. Have everything exept the yellow fever vaccine and I'm also looking to get my visa upon arrival
Thanks man! So glad you found it helpful because I was just about as nervous as you are…lol. In all honesty, it’s a simpler process than what they make it seem. Just make sure you give yourself enough time if you are catching a connection in La Paz.
@@passport_ced thanks will be in Bolivia for 9 days. Wanting to go to the Salar, Copacabana and ride death road 🚴♀️
@@jquilespr heard me about the death road. Didn’t get a chance to go out that way. We did a 3 day tour in the Uyuni area.
Just a question, if my destination is La pAz and im connecting through Viru Viru (Santa cruz) would my visa on arrival happen in Santa cruz or La paz as my connection is tight 1.15 mins - any thoughts will really help
@@premanandnatarajan9754 I’m almost positive it would happen in La Paz. Which in that case, it may be tight. Can you change your flight to Santa Cruz to give yourself a little more time?
I saw you stated you flew on BOA. Have you done a review of the airline? We fly there out of Miami as well on Wednesday, June 12th. I heard they don't have Wi-Fi or movies on their planes.
I haven’t done a review, but yes. Old planes. No wifi, no tv, etc. Just close your eyes and fall sleep the entire way! Lol
@@passport_ced that's exactly what I'm planning on doing - sleeping 😂. We do have 8 year old twins so I'll have to download things on their iPads to watch.
Thanks for this. Really excellent video and it was exactly what I needed. I'm leaving soon and all the things you listed I've prepared anyway, just in case. How long did they take to process you? Also, what about that online registration system SIGEMIG? Did you happen to complete that beforehand?
Interesting that you mentioned the online registration. So there was a language barrier when they were processing my visa. I don’t speak much Spanish and the person in charge of the registration didn’t seemed to interested in trying to get his point across, so I completely missed the registration that I was supposed to do on my phone within a certain amount of time of obtaining my visa. It wasn’t until I went through customs when I was returning home that they told me that I never registered and therefore had to pay an additional fee. Something like $100.
As far as the visa registration goes, there weren’t too many people needing a visa when I arrived so I would say approximately 40 minutes (including waiting in line).
Just arrived in Bolivia early in the a.m. and wow, my experience through immigration surely was a whirlwind. I will say this post helped 100%. Everything you said I experienced except it was in La Paz airport. Everyone...please follow this video. It'll help! Bring your copies of everything they will ask for as stated in this video. This is key. And no kidding on the cash inspection for the visa on arrival payment. Mine was inspected for rips and tears like my banknotes had some secret priceless code. It was bizarre! Thank you for this video.
@@malcolmechaluce9075 thank you for checking in with us and I’m glad to hear that this video was helpful. The torn bills thing is serious!! Lol…
Curious: did they ask for yellow fever card?
@@passport_ced LOL. I thought The Philippines was bad with "imperfect" banknotes. Bolivia has topped that.
No yellow fever card. Though I had one ready and everyone should since it seems somewhat random and inconsistent. I saw some people get asked. Also, I didn't have to give them my online registration. I actually did the Digemig online system ahead and printed before travels. Gave it to them and they didn't want it. Lol.
This is a good video man. Very clear and concise. I just wonder if it depends on which immigration agent you get. This $160 dollar entry fee makes me want to just eat my ticket. But if I can be there more than 30 days. Maybe it will be worth it. Any idea if they check the fake pass through tickets in their system. Did you see them entering it in the system? I had a buddy try it in through onward travel in Panama and it did not work. Thanks
Thank you for the comment.
I’m not sure on your question. You can try your luck??
@@passport_ced So do I pay $160 USD. Then get an Airbnb or hotels, eat out, get transportation, take tours and help out their economy even after they rape me for $160. I think I will eat the ticket. F them!
Is a PCR test still required? The sense I have is that if you are vaccinated they don't require a negative test.
I’m not sure if anything has changed since I crossed. Its def possible that they lifted that requirement.
Why so many requirements to enter Bolivia? All of my Bolivian friends in NYC came without any papers... ! Geeeez But, that being said, good video
Not sure man. It is what it is 🤷🏻♂️. Thank you.
Sorry last 2 questions (as I get ready to head to LAX) 1- which airline did you use to get down there and 2- were you able to obtain any Bolivian BOB before getting there....like on a connections stop?
I used BOA (Bolivia airlines). They have exchange booths at the airport, but I used my credit card until I went to town to exchange my US currency. Typically better rates outside the airport.
@@passport_ced Thanks again
@@passport_ced Lol...one more. I believe you said you got your visa on arrival at Santa Cruz....did they only accept USD or would a credit card work? Im having a hell of a time trying to find new bills in LA even at the banks.
@@tjludes4431 of course
@@tjludes4431 USD cash. They don’t have to be new. Just make sure the bills don’t have the slightest tear. They will reject them
Hi, I'm leaving for Bolivia in Sept from the US. Is it easy to navigate the visa application at the airport. Some of the info i read gave me an ulcer already, such as a long process ( take hours) and immigration / custom staffs don't speak English, etc. Any advices would be greatly appreciate
I didnt have a problem with filling out the application. I also entered the country in the early morning so lines werent very long. My only struggle was the language barrier. If you speak spanish, you'll have a easier time than I did.
Thank you so much for your reply. Do you happen to have the link on how to obtain the application to fill out before arriving. I try to search online, but there is so much information whichi can't tell which one is official . Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
How long is the visa good for? Planning to be bicycling through, which may complicate things if I would need to leave in 30 days, especially considering the unrest going on right now in Peru...thanks
Good for 30 days
So, the airport did not give you any issue about boarding the flight without the Visa?
No, because they offer them on sight in Bolivia.
Oh yeah...ur right I did see this vid before. Ive seen other vids and some ppl were getting in the wrong lines once arriving in Santa Cruz only to find out after an hour wait they needed to go to a different line. Is it fairly easy to find the "visa needed" line once at the SC airport?
Yes. Wasn’t an issue. Every tourist has to wait in the same line. Once i reached the immigration officer, I told him that I needed a visa. That’s when he pointed me over to the visa line.
@@passport_ced Perfect thanks again...will let u know if I have any other questions before I take off on Tuesday.
@@passport_ced Sorry to bring this up again but it seems like every older post online 2021 and before mentions something about filling out a visa application form online and then printing it and signing it and bringing it with you. But you say you didnt have to do this in 2022?
@@tjludes4431 I didn’t have to do that. Had to sign a couple of forms on the spot, but as long as you come prepared with everything I mentioned in the video, you should be fine.
@@passport_ced Thanks a million....will send another hello once I am down there enjoying a beer and empanaditas(sp?)
I was hoping you’d say they didn’t ask for the $160. 😂
That would have been nice lol
Cedric are you black or hispanic?
Neither. French and Hmong
Flying to Santa Cruz as well in a few days so kinda nervous since the Visa part isn't clear guessing it's a visa on arrival like in China.
Thanks for the info still not sure about the visa but everything else is much clearer!! So stressed about my trip haha
If you bring everything you’re required to present, you’ll be fine.
@@passport_ced just stressing about the visa since saw Google said no visa needed and found out you need one,. But hoping I can get it on arrival like you did hopefully thanks also didn't know about the yellow vaccine that info helped me a lot!!!
@@Dan-qf5xt take the next few days to get you docs together. I promise you, you’ll be fine…lol. Enjoy your trip.
@@passport_ced Thank you for the info I appreciate it!!
@@Dan-qf5xt did you ever make it to Bolivia?
Hello sir. Please I want to talk to you.
Please, what do you know about the requirements for Americans who wants to live there permanently?
Not much. I’m sure you can find the information you need on the Bolivian government website
@@passport_ced
Thank U.
@@bolajiwojuola6088 you’re welcome
How much you need money in bank account..?
I don’t believe there was a specific requirement
Sadly I tried to do the same today. United Airlines rejected giving me a ticket because I did not have a visa ahead of time.
That is strange due to the fact that you can obtain a visa upon landing. Unless something has changed in the last month or so. So you were never able to even purchase a ticket to Bolivia due to not have a visa???
I had the ticket purchased in late June. I had all documents that you had as well and United Airlines said they cannot issue a ticket without a visa in hand.
@@solomonypark you are the first person I’ve heard this happened to. Perhaps it’s a United Airlines issue. I flew BOA (Bolivian Airline) from Miami to Santa Cruz. My friend did as well and we didn’t have an issue.
@@passport_ced I agree. I think its just United Airlines not knowing anything. I've been in contact with 3 different representatives and all three are giving me different answers.
this comment is 3 months old but now i'm really nervous because I booked my flight with United Airlines and I hope they don't give me the same problem they gave you. They even acknowledge on their website that it's possible to get visa on arrival...
Hi mate, I’m crossing over from Peru to Bolivia but not going to anywhere with yellow fever risk. Do you know if your case is common where they don’t ask for the yellow fever certificate? Thanks
Can’t say whether it’s common or not, but my friend who arrived before me didn’t have a yellow fever card and also wasn’t asked for it. It’s hard to say bro.
I am a bolivian and my husband is american and i have sent an email to the embassy in washington and till now no answer at all
What kind of email?
They will never ever answer lol sorry but they don’t even answer their phones is awful hate it
@chaskaabyayala3838 same with the consulate in LA. No one picks up phone or answer email
Can a tourist -foreigner open a bank account in Bolivia ?
That I do not know
Great vid full of info. I was curious if you had to fill out a PLF (passenger locator form) on the flight down and a health declaration form before your exit of the USA?
Thank you. Glad you found it helpful. I didn’t have to fill either of those.
@@passport_ced Ok...good to know. Hopefully ill be heading down to La Paz by the end of April then off to Uyuni.
Did you ever make to Bolivia??
@@passport_ced Hey there, sorry I didnt thank you again for all the very helpful advise. I am back in Los Angeles now after returning to the USA mid May. It was an amazing trip with lots of great things to see from Uyuni to the cable car system in La Paz to the flamingoes at 16,000 feet. One thing I didnt enjoy was having to check in on the Bolivian govt website each day with my whereabouts.....not an easy task when you dont have good wifi each day. I also never really acclimated to the higher elevation and found it tough to run up staircases etc. But all in all it was a pleasant experience. Looking forward to my next adventure to western Europe in Aug. Cheers
@@tjludes4431 glad you made it and that everything worked out!
Is a VISA required to enter Bolivia as a US Citizen?
Because I read online that as of December 2019, US Citizens do need a visa for tourism purposes!
I’m not sure where you got that information, but US citizens most definitely need a tourist visa to enter Bolivia. Once obtained, the visa is good for 6 months.
@@xIMMORTALPRODIGYx The rules changed again on Feb 8, 2021 when the new president started requiring US citizens to have a visa before entering Bolivia. He wasnt happy that the USA was still making Bolivians get visas to enter here.
@@passport_ced the tourist visa is good for 6 months? like you can stay in the country that long? all the information i find online states only 30 days . i have flight june 2 to santa cruz
@@jokerface345 6 months meaning if you decided to travel back to Bolivian 3 months from now, you wouldn’t have to apply for a visa again. It would still be valid.
Do I have to have my documents translated to Spanish?
It wouldn’t hurt but they do not require it nor did they ask me for translated forms.
@@passport_ced okay thank so much for your help I’m subscribing 🙌
@@Luckyiam888 glad I could help. Thank you for your support
👋🏻 hi how the visa is for?
Hi. I don’t understand. Did you mean, “how long is the visa good for?”
@@passport_ced 👍🏻 yes sorry
I really wish to talk to you sir. I am going
Feel free to ask me any question here. I will do my best to provide answers.
Iam kenyan citizen can I get invitation letter
I don’t have the answer to that
Neymar
LOL…not the first time I’ve heard it