Document checklist
Taiwan → Bolivia: Short-stay tourist
What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.
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Required documents
9 itemsIdentity
Passport photo
RequiredA recent 4x4cm photo with a white or red background, depending on the consulate's specific instructions (Miami's page specifies white; London's specifies red, confirm with the consulate you're applying through).
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
Sworn Declaration application form
RequiredComplete the visa application (Declaración Jurada) at visas.cancilleria.gob.bo, then send it with your other documents as PDFs to your nearest consulate to request an appointment.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
Valid passport
RequiredMust be valid for at least 6 months.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
Financial
Consular fee
RequiredPaid in the local currency of the consulate you apply through, at rates set by that consulate, check the current fee with your specific consulate.
Proof of financial solvency
RequiredA bank statement and/or credit card statement, typically covering the last 3 months.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
Accommodation
Hotel booking or invitation letter
RequiredA hotel reservation, or an invitation letter from someone legally resident in Bolivia, the letter should be signed by a Notary Public in Bolivia and, per the Miami consulate's page, registered and authorized by DIGEMIG.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
Travel
Travel itinerary or return tickets
RequiredYour flight details or a return/onward ticket.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
Other
Extra requirements for Group III nationalities
Citizens of Afghanistan, Angola, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chad, the USA (including Puerto Rico), Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Pakistan, Nigeria, Syria, DR Congo, North Korea, Laos, Rwanda, Somalia, Timor-Leste, and Yemen additionally need a Police Clearance Certificate, and their application requires prior consultation with Bolivia's General Migration Directorate (DIGEMIG) through the consular office before a visa can be issued, expect this to take longer than a standard application.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Required if you'll be visiting high-risk endemic areas within Bolivia.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería)
Why applications on this route get refused
Group III applicant missing DIGEMIG consultation or police clearance
For the 20 nationalities requiring extra scrutiny, a visa can't be issued without both prior DIGEMIG authorization and a Police Clearance Certificate.
How to avoid it: If your nationality is on Bolivia's Group III list, confirm with your consulate what the DIGEMIG consultation process requires before submitting your application.
Passport not valid for long enough
Bolivia requires at least 6 months' passport validity.
How to avoid it: Renew your passport before applying if it doesn't meet this margin.
Incomplete documentation
Both consulates require originals and photocopies of every document, a missing copy or original can hold up the appointment.
How to avoid it: Bring both an original and a photocopy of every required document to your appointment.
Sources
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (Cancillería) · checked 12 Sept 2026
- Embassy of Bolivia in the United Kingdom · checked 12 Sept 2026
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