Bolivia visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Bolivian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Bolivia issues e-visa to the India citizens for 90 days of stay duration in Bolivia.
  • The country also grants visa on arrival to nationals of India upon their arrival in Bolivia for the same stay duration.
  • International passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of departure from Bolivia.
  • Minors planning to enter the country must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • A copy of your latest bank statement will be required to show proof of sufficient funds to spend during your stay in Bolivia.
  • Indian tourists must show proof of hotel reservation or other means of accommodation when they visit Bolivia.
  • You will be levied an airport tax of 190 BOB Bolivian currency upon your arrival in the country.
  • On entry and exit from Bolivia, visitors with amounts that exceed USD 10,000 will declare their funds.
  • Amounts more than USD 50,000 or equivalent, registration at the Central Bank of Bolivia will be needed.
  • Some of the airlines that fly from Delhi, India to Bolivia include Air India, Air Europa, Amaszonas, Finnair, and Qatar Airways.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Sucre, Bolivia is 1 day, 6 hours and from Mumbai is 1 day, 9 hours.
  • The official currency used in Bolivia is the Bolivian Boliviano. You can also use the US Dollar at big stores in major cities. 
  • Spanish is the official language of Bolivia, although there are other indigenous languages which include Guyana, Aymara, Chiquitano, and Chiriguano.
  • Bolivian delicacies entails rice, eggs, and vegetables. Local specialties include pique a lo macho, grilled beef and sausage, lechón, suckling pig and cuy, whole roasted guinea pig, etc.
  • Christianity is the largest religion in Bolivia, with Roman Catholicism being the largest denomination. Indigenous Bolivians have blended Catholicism and their traditional religious beliefs.
  • The temperature in Bolivia is determined by the altitude as well as the season, with highland areas such as La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Potosi and Uyuni generally cool and extremely cold at night. Despite the cold weather, Bolivia's dry season is the most popular time of the year to travel.
  • $50 USD is enough to take care of your daily spendings in Bolivia.
  • Salar de Uyuni, Tiwanaku, Lake Titicaca and Reserva Eduardo Avaroa are the interesting sites advisable for Indian tourists to explore in Bolivia. 
  • The timezone in Bolivia is (GMT -4), which puts India is 9 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Bolivia.
  • The power and socket plug used in Bolivia are of Type A and C. The standard voltage is between 220-230 V and the standard frequency is 50-60 Hz.
  • Buses, trufis and cabs are medium you can transport through in Bolivia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best places to visit in Bolivia for tourism?

Salar de Uyuni, Tiwanaku, Lake Titicaca and Reserva Eduardo Avaroa are the interesting sites advisable for Indian tourists to explore in Bolivia. 

What year did Bolivia gained its independence?

Bolivia gained its independence from Spain in 1825 after Bolivar defeated Antonio Jose de Sucre (a fellow war hero) in pre-independent war. This led to the Bolivian independence and democracy the country is enjoying till date.

What are the languages spoken in Bolivia?

Spanish is the official language of Bolivia, although there are other indigenous languages which include Guyana, Aymara, Chiquitano, and Chiriguano.

How much is 1 Dollar agains Bolivian Currency?

1 Dollar is equivalent to 6.91 Bolivian Boliviano