BahamasBolivia
Bahamian passport ยท policy checked 17 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
90
days
on a tourist visa
30
USD ยท visa fee
10
visa types
published by Bolivia
Embassy
apply in advance
How Bahamian citizens apply for a Bolivia visa
- Lodge your application at the Bolivia embassy or consulate that serves your region, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here โ
Bolivia visa cost for Bahamian citizens
USD 30
Visa de Turismo (consulate-issued)
Visa de Turismo (consulate-issued)
up to 90 days per year
USD 30
Bolivia visa types for Bahamian citizens
Visa de Turismo o VisitaTourist
90 days
Tourism, rest, recreation or visiting for nationals of Group II and Group III countries that require a visa (Group I nationals are visa-exempt).
Fee US$30 for most nationalities (Resolucion Ministerial 081/2015 consular tariff). A US$160 sticker fee historically applied to US/Puerto Rico passports, now moot since the US moved to visa-free Group I on 1 Dec 2025. Maximum stay is 90 days per calendar year (DS 1923 Art. 9); initial 30-day stamp extendable twice. Visa-on-arrival for Group II nationals ended 25 July 2025 - the visa must be obtained in advance at a consulate. Group II apply ~20 calendar days ahead; Group III ~50-60 days with prior DIGEMIG consultation.
Official page โVisa MultipleBusiness
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d
Foreign investors and representatives of foreign companies carrying out investment and business activities in Bolivia; authorises repeated entry and exit.
Fee US$200 (arancel consular). Valid 1 year with multiple entries; each stay must not exceed 90 consecutive days. Requires legalised company incorporation documents, the company's tax ID (NIT) if constituted in Bolivia, and an INTERPOL criminal-record certificate. This is Bolivia's investor/business entry visa.
Official page โVisa de TransitoTransit
15 days
Foreign nationals transiting through Bolivian territory to a third-country final destination, including vessel and aircraft crew.
Free of charge (arancel consular). Maximum stay up to 15 days. Requires onward tickets proving the final destination is a third country.
Official page โVisa de Objeto Determinado (Salud)Medical
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.
Official page โVisa de Objeto Determinado (Motivos Familiares)Family
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.
Official page โVisa de EstudianteStudent
60 daysvalid 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.
Official page โVisa de Objeto Determinado (Trabajo Temporal)Work
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.
Official page โVisa de Objeto Determinado (Trabajo)Work
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.
Official page โVisa de Cortesรญa (Courtesy Visa)Diplomatic
single entry
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.
Official page โVisa HumanitariaHumanitarian
30 dayssingle entryvalid 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.
Official page โBolivia visa for Bahamian citizens - FAQ
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Yes - Bahamian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Bolivia embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Bahamian citizens need for Bolivia?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Bolivia visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.
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