What documents are needed to apply for a Bolivia visa at the border?

by Khung
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Hi, I am Khung from Malaysia. I know that Malaysia is in Group II so I can apply visa once I arrive the border. I just would like to know what documents I need to prepare for this purpose and how much is the fees? Thank you for your help. Hope to hear from u soon. Have a nice day :)

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What documents are needed to apply for a Bolivia visa at the border?

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Mar 01, 2013
 Thanks
by: JL

Thanks for the info. I was actually planning on taking a bus from Puno to La Paz. So I hope it is similar at the Peru-Bolivia border as well.

I'm still in the midst of application at the embassy just to be safe, but they ask for all sorts of documents which seems to be taking ages to obtain (certificate of good conduct, etc.), and some of these documents require a sworn translation to Spanish, which probably costs more than the payment of the 'tourist visa upon arrival'.
Feb 28, 2013
 Group II visa
by: DJ

Yes, there was no problem getting the visa at the airport (we landed in La Paz). We had to pay 360 Bolivianos (around USD 52). There is an official sign listing the price for Group II countries, and the officials have a list of all Group II countries that they double-check. They ask that you pay in Bolivianos, but you can go out into the terminal to use the currency exchange or the ATM. All in all, very easy and pain-free. They didn't even ask for a photo or a filled in visa application form (but I would bring those things just in case, because you never know what immigration officer you might get). Hope that helps!
Feb 27, 2013
 Tourist Visa Group II
by: JL

Hi DJ, are you from country Group II? Were you able to apply for the tourist visa at the border itself (just with your passport)? Please share your experience. Thanks!
Nov 16, 2012
 Thanks
by: DJ

Great, thank you. Will report back.
Nov 16, 2012
 New massage of visa
by: Anonymous

Hi DJ, I just read a massage from a South African who went there before (Lonely Planet forum). He said he has no problem to enter Bolivia. Hope it help and hope to hear from you soon about your experience :) Good luck, save journey.
Nov 16, 2012
 Thanks
by: DJ

Thanks for the response. Hope you get to go. I should be there at the beginning of December and can report back on the visa situation.
Nov 16, 2012
 Sorry
by: Khung

Sorry, I haven't go yet. It will be 1 week later in my plan, and I am not sure whether I am going or not. I have no confident to go there alone after I got some feedback/information from some travellers that I meet who went Bolivia before.
Nov 15, 2012
 Were you able to get your visa at the border?
by: DJ

Hi Khung,
Were you able to get your visa at the border in the end? I am in a similar situation (passport from Group II country - Bulgaria) and would welcome any information on your experience.

Thanks!
Oct 17, 2012
 Thank you
by: Khung

Hi, Anonymous. Thank you for your information. Have a nice day :)
Oct 16, 2012
 Visa
by: Anonymous

Hi, IF you can apply for TOURIST visa, you need a current passport only.

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