ArgentinaBolivia

Argentine passport ยท policy checked 17 Jul 2026

No visa

Freedom of movement - live, work and travel. MERCOSUR.

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stay

no time limit

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visa fee

free entry

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document

your valid passport

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forms

no application, no appointment

Entering Bolivia on an Argentine passport

    Bolivia visa types

    Visa de Objeto Determinado (Salud)Medical

    ~$85

    Foreign nationals entering Bolivia to receive medical treatment / for health reasons.

    Fee US$85 (arancel consular; 'objeto determinado - salud'). Health is an explicitly listed purpose of the Visa de Objeto Determinado. Unlike work/multiple visas, no invitation letter or proof of economic solvency is required for the health sub-purpose.

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    Visa de Objeto Determinado (Motivos Familiares)Family

    ~$85

    Foreign nationals entering to join or reunite with family members resident in Bolivia.

    Fee US$85 (arancel consular; 'objeto determinado - familia'). Family is an explicitly listed purpose of the Visa de Objeto Determinado; no invitation letter or proof of economic solvency is required for the family sub-purpose. Typically converted to a family-based temporary residence at DIGEMIG.

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    Visa de EstudianteStudent

    60 days~$50valid 60d

    Foreign nationals enrolling in primary, secondary, institute or university studies (including academic exchanges) in Bolivia.

    Fee US$50 for regular students and exchange without a state agreement; free under a state exchange agreement (arancel consular). Valid up to 60 days, which enables the student to apply for a 1-year temporary residence (permanencia temporal) at DIGEMIG, renewable until studies are completed.

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    Visa de Objeto Determinado (Trabajo Temporal)Work

    ~$85

    Foreign nationals entering for temporary or seasonal work in Bolivia.

    Fee US$85 (arancel consular); free of charge when issued under an inter-state agreement/convenio (trabajo temporal con convenio estatal). Distinct consular line item from the standard Objeto Determinado work visa.

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    Visa de Objeto Determinado (Trabajo)Work

    ~$85

    Foreign nationals entering to work/be employed in Bolivia; entry visa that must be converted to temporary residence (permanencia temporal) at DIGEMIG.

    Fee US$85 (arancel consular). Validity varies by purpose. Requires an invitation/employment letter from the Bolivian entity or company, a criminal-record certificate and proof of economic solvency. The holder has 30 days after entry to apply for temporary residence (permanencia temporal) before DIGEMIG.

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    Visa de Cortesรญa (Courtesy Visa)Diplomatic

    single entryfree

    Issued to high-ranking state officials, government officials, international organization representatives, and cultural or religious personalities traveling on official or institutional business who do not otherwise qualify for a full diplomatic visa.

    Free of charge per the consular arancel (consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo/base/arancel-consular/). Requires an invitation issued by a Bolivian public institution, channeled through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Max stay, validity, and entry count not specified on official source; 'single' assumed as the conservative default. Distinct from the passport-type-based diplomatic/official/service visa-free policy already recorded under conditional_access - this visa is for individuals invited in a courtesy capacity regardless of passport type.

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    Visa HumanitariaHumanitarian

    30 dayssingle entryfreevalid 30d

    For persons requiring international protection under the non-refoulement principle, victims of human trafficking or migrant smuggling, and companions of persons requiring medical treatment in Bolivia.

    Free of charge per the consular arancel (consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo/base/arancel-consular/). Grants up to 30 days in Bolivian territory. Three eligible categories: (1) persons requiring international protection, (2) victims of human trafficking/migrant smuggling, (3) companions of persons requiring medical treatment. Requirements vary by category: sworn declaration form, passport valid 6+ months, yellow fever certificate (if applicable) and photo for standard applicants; proof of victim status for trafficking victims; medical certificate of necessity for medical companions. Exact entry count and processing time not specified on official source; 'single' assumed as the conservative default.

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    Bolivia visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

    Bolivia visa for Argentine citizens - FAQ

    Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

    No - Argentine citizens have freedom of movement in Bolivia under their bloc membership, which includes the right to live and work there, not just visit.

    What documents do Argentine citizens need for Bolivia?

    A valid passport is all Argentine citizens need for a short stay.

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