🇧🇴 Bolivia visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Bolivia — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for China passport holders
Chinese travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Bolivia. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Bolivia also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Bolivia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Chinese passport ranks #105 worldwide, opening 83 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (41 visa-free, 38 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Bolivia is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Bolivian citizens need to arrange entry to China in advance (visa required).
Across South America as a whole, 2 of 12 destinations are open to Chinese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Bolivia
- Capital
- Sucre
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- Bolivian boliviano (Bs.)
- Languages
- Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua
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Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Bolivia — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Bolivia?
The currency in Bolivia is the Bolivian boliviano (Bs.). The capital city is Sucre.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for Chinese citizens traveling to Bolivia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Bolivia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.