El SalvadorBolivia
Salvadoran passport ยท policy checked 11 Jul 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. Ordinary passport visa-free under 'Acuerdo sobre exoneraciรณn de visas por Turismo o Visita en pasaportes Corrientes u Ordinarios'; effective June 21, 2024.
90
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
Confirmed on cancilleria.gob.bo.
Max stay not specified in announcement; 90 days per year applies per DS 1923 Art. 9.
Entering Bolivia on a Salvadoran passport
- Travel with your valid Salvadoran passport - no visa, no application.
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.
Official page โVisa 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.
Official page โVisa 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.
Official page โVisa 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.
Official page โVisa 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.
Official page โVisa 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.
Official page โVisa 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.
Official page โBolivia visa for Salvadoran citizens - FAQ
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Salvadoran citizens stay in Bolivia?
Salvadoran passport holders can stay in Bolivia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Salvadoran citizens need for Bolivia?
A valid passport is all Salvadoran citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).
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