How to get a Bolivia visa from South Africa

• This visa is for foreigners who visit Bolivia with the intention of relaxing and visiting tourist sites in the country.
• Visitation of friends and relatives in the country can also be done with this visa type.
• Foreigners who intend to visit friends and relatives should possess an invitation letter from their host in the country.
• Receipt of paid visa application fees should be presented during the visa application process.
• If the applicant is a minor, a legal letter of consent from minor’s parent should be provided.
• You are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment while in the country.
• It is illegal for travelers to seek public funds.
• Foreigners on tourist visa are not allowed to study in the country.
• You are expected to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.

• Business visa allows travelers visiting the country transact various business in the country.
• Foreigners are allowed to meet business associates to discuss business.
• Holders of this visa can also negotiate and sign contracts with companies in Bolivia.
• You are allowed to attend conferences and trade fairs while you are in the country.
• This visa does not give you the privilege of being employed in a company.
• You cannot attend school and receive lectures with this visa.
• Minors should ensure they are in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.
• You should be in possession of the receipt of paid visa application fees.
• A letter of invitation from your business partner in Bolivia should be provided. The letter should state the duration and purpose of your visit.
• Letter from your current employer stating he is aware of your business leave and the duration of your stay in the country.

• This visa is for intending students going from South Africa to study in Bolivia.
• You should be in possession of the letter of acceptance from the institution you have been offered a course to study in the country.
• Certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required.
• Ensure you have the certificates and transcripts of the previous schools you studied in.
• Police report which serves as a proof of clean criminal record. This does not apply to minors.
• Medical report that shows that you do not suffer from any contagious diseases.
• If the applicant is a minor, the original copy of the birth certificate should be available.
• Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
• The visa can be extended from the 60-day period to when the end of the student’s study in the country.

Bolivia is relatively safe for tourists, although there are occasional petty crimes visitors are advised to be mindful of.

Bolivia’s multi-cultural and richly diverse cuisine is made up of grains, meat, soups, vegetables, peas, etc.

The dry season from May to October is the best time to visit Bolivia as the weather is mostly pleasant.