• Check this page to find out if you need a visa to enter Bolivia, based on your country’s group.
• If visiting high-risk endemic areas, provide a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
• US citizens must pay a reciprocity fee of $160 upon entry.
• Check specific requirements for your country as Bolivia groups countries based on different criteria.
• A summary of Bolivia's visa requirements can be found here.
• We recommend that you contact the Bolivian consulate closest to your country for the most up-to-date information regarding visa applications.

• Recommended vaccinations for most travelers include hepatitis A, typhus, and tetanus.
• Malaria is not a risk in the high plateau region of Bolivia due to its altitude.
• Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travelers to the Bolivian Amazon: Madidi Park, Noel Kempff Park, Department of Beni, Department of Pando, and some regions of Santa Cruz.

Bolivia is serviced by three major mobile network operators that offer 4G services:

• Entel
• Tigo
• Viva

Each provider offers prepaid SIM card packages that can be conveniently purchased at their official stores, authorized resellers, and kiosks located in major cities. It's important to note that when buying a prepaid SIM card, you may be required to present your passport and mobile phone.

For travelers in a hurry who have a device compatible with e-SIM, a user-friendly website called

• Holafly

offers a seamless experience for purchasing and activating e-SIM cards. They provide detailed instructions to guide you through the process.

Keep in mind that network coverage in remote areas and rural regions, such as Uyuni, may be limited.

• We suggest making use of 'radio taxi' for taxi services in La Paz.
• Look for the telephone number and the name of the taxi company on the vehicle's roof.
• Preferably, request a taxi by phone and note down the taxi's registration number and telephone number.
• You can also make use of taxi-hailing apps such as Uber and Indrive

• Power outlets in older buildings in La Paz are typically 110/220v, while the rest of the country uses 220v at 50 Hz.
• It is recommended to inquire at the hotel to confirm the power supply.
• Bolivia uses both flat and round two-pin plugs, specifically type A and type C plugs.

• Altitude sickness is common in Bolivia due to its high elevation, with much of the country above 3,050 m (10,000 ft).
• Individuals with diabetes, heart or chest complications should seek medical advice before traveling to Bolivia.
• Avoid physical exertion and alcohol during the first few hours in high-altitude areas.
• Consume light food and drink plenty of water, including local coca tea, which is recommended for altitude sickness.
• Jeeps in Uyuni carry emergency oxygen, and hotels in Uyuni and the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve have oxygen tanks available to assist guests with altitude sickness.