How Can I Order a Bolivian Visa? Follow This Easy Process!

So I’ve been planning this trip to Bolivia for a while now, and let me tell you, getting the visa sorted was a bit of a headache, but I finally got it done. I figured I’d share my experience in case any of you are thinking of heading that way.

First off, I learned that as a U.S. citizen, you definitely need a visa to enter Bolivia. No way around it. I started by hitting up the Bolivian Embassy’s website to get the lowdown on what I needed to do. They say you can get the visa at any Bolivian Embassy or Consulate, which is cool, but I didn’t want to leave it until the last minute.

I gathered all my documents. I got a passport photo taken, filled out the application form they had online, and made sure I had proof of my travel plans and where I’d be staying. I even registered my trip with the US Department of State, just in case.

Next, I sent everything off to the embassy. It felt like forever, but they did say it could take 4 to 6 weeks to process. I guess they ran out of those visa stickers, so there was a bit of a delay. But hey, patience is a virtue, right?

• Applied for the visa: Checked.
• Waited for processing: Yep, did that.
• Visa received: Finally!

After a few weeks of nail-biting, I got my passport back with the Bolivian visa stamped inside. Success! Now I can finally get on with planning the fun parts of my trip. Phew, glad that’s over.