This article was published on June 15, 2022, and all the information in the article is correct as of this time. Before you book your trip, we highly recommend that you also check official sources for the most up-to-date travel requirements, as they are subject to constant change.
Can I enter Bolivia?
Currently, you can enter Bolivia. Please check the information presented below to find out about the COVID-19 restrictions that are in place now.
All travelers have to register their tourist addresses when going to Bolivia.
Can I enter Bolivia if I am vaccinated?
Vaccinated travelers can enter Bolivia. To be considered fully vaccinated, you have to have completed a vaccination course at least 14 days before entering Bolivia.
Presently, six vaccines are approved in Bolivia:
- Pfizer
- Sputnik V
- Johnson & Johnson
- Covishield
- Covilo
- CoronaVac
Travel documents if I am vaccinated
If you are vaccinated, present all of the following documents:
- The negative result of a PCR test taken within the 72 hours before arrival in Bolivia
- A vaccination certificate
- Confirmation of medical insurance to cover expenses for any COVID-19 treatment
Children under the age of five are exempt from this requirement.
Can I enter Bolivia if I am unvaccinated?
Unvaccinated travelers can enter Bolivia.
Travel documents if I am unvaccinated
- The negative result of a PCR test taken within the 72 hours before arrival in Bolivia
- Confirmation of medical insurance to cover expenses for any COVID-19 treatment
Please note that presenting a test result is mandatory even if you have recent proof of recovery from COVID-19.
Children under the age of five are exempt from this requirement.
Can I leave Bolivia?
You can leave Bolivia, but the Ministry of Health still asks people to refrain from traveling if they do not have an essential reason to do so.
Travel documents if I am vaccinated
- A certificate of complete vaccination against COVID-19 in paper or electronic format
Please ensure that you are aware of the entry requirements at your destination country. Some countries, such as the USA, require incoming travelers to take pre-departure tests.
Travel documents if I am unvaccinated
- A certificate of recovery from COVID-19 (no more than 180 days old before the day of crossing the border of a particular country)
- A negative COVID-19 test result (the relevant period and kind of test may vary, please check the requirements of the destination country)
COVID-19 situation in Bolivia currently
Bolivia’s authorities have been struggling to make the country safe for incoming travelers in light of COVID-19.
FAQs
Is it safe to travel to Bolivia right now?
As of April 2022, international travel to Bolivia is safe provided you take basic preventative measures during your stay:
- Wearing masks indoors
- Keeping a social distance
- Presenting a vaccination or test certificate in certain venues, if required
Is Sucre open for travel?
Presently, Sucre is open for travelers.
Do I have to go into quarantine if I go to Bolivia?
- Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from quarantine.
- Unvaccinated (and not recovered) travelers are obliged to self-isolate for ten days.
- Unvaccinated travelers that have recovered from COVID-19 in the last year need to:
- Self-isolate upon arrival in Bolivia
- Undergo a PCR test after 72 hours
- Leave isolation as soon as a negative result is received
How do I get a health pass to travel to Bolivia?
You can use paper documents or the digital application used in your country, provided that it displays QR codes.
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