🇧🇴 Bolivia visa requirements for French citizens
No visa needed — French citizens can stay in Bolivia visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for France passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from France can travel to Bolivia for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Bolivia, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
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 French passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Bolivia is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Bolivian citizens need to arrange entry to France in advance (visa required).
Across South America as a whole, 11 of 12 destinations are open to French 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 French citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
No visa needed — French citizens can stay in Bolivia visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Bolivia without a visa?
French citizens can stay in Bolivia for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
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-free · 90 days for French 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.