Bolivien: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Check roadblocks and fuel availability before each journey; do not try to cross protest blockades.
- Visa rules use three nationality groups. The Foreign Ministry moved US and UAE citizens into visa-exempt Group I in December 2025.
- Carry small BOB notes and allow time to adjust travel plans during the November–March rainy season.
Einreise und Visa
Bolivia classifies tourist entry by nationality: Group I is visa-exempt, Group II requires a visa and Group III requires prior immigration consultation. US and UAE citizens were added to Group I in December 2025. Verify your passport group with a Bolivian consulate; a visa application is not an automatic arrival permission.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 6 months on arrival; UK guidance also requires 2 blank pages.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Carry accommodation and onward/return arrangements; check your entry registration.
- For land entry, check stamp/registration procedures at the actual crossing, especially the Argentina border.
Zoll
- Declare restricted or dutiable goods using the required customs process; FCDO notes the Form 250 link works only inside Bolivia.
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Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.
Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
Wo man gut wechselt
- Use banks, hotels or authorised exchange houses; compare final rates.
Wo man besser nicht wechselt
- Street money changers
Geldautomaten: ATMs are available in cities. Confirm card access and fees with your bank; do not depend on a single machine.
- Use small banknotes outside cities.
- Visa, Mastercard and Amex are accepted by higher-end hotels, shops and restaurants; acceptance is limited elsewhere.
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Regeln und Verbote
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Do not drink and drive: the legal alcohol limit is zero.
- Remain at the scene of a road accident until police arrive.
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Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Respect Indigenous spiritual traditions and local community customs; do not assume a single national practice.
Kleidung: Choose layers suited to altitude and region; the tourism authority recommends versatile clothing for towns and excursions.
Umgangsformen
- Respect the ways of life of Indigenous communities and protect the environment.
- Ask your accommodation about safe areas and use registered tourism providers.
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Klima
Climate varies strongly with altitude. Rainy season runs November–March, when landslides and flooding can block roads. July–October can bring wildfires and smoke.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: rainy season; possible transport disruption
- Februar: Feb: rainy season; possible transport disruption
- März: Mar: rainy season; possible transport disruption
- April: Apr: relatively dry season; conditions vary by altitude
- Mai: May: relatively dry season; conditions vary by altitude
- Juni: Jun: relatively dry season; conditions vary by altitude
- Juli: Jul: relatively dry season; conditions vary by altitude
- August: Aug: relatively dry season; conditions vary by altitude
- September: Sep: relatively dry season; conditions vary by altitude
- Oktober: Oct: relatively dry season; conditions vary by altitude
- November: Nov: rainy season; possible transport disruption
- Dezember: Dec: rainy season; possible transport disruption
Beste Reisezeit: April–October is the tourism authority’s general dry-season recommendation; check local smoke and road conditions.
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Was einpacken
- Warm layers suited to altitude
- Rain protection for November–March
- Small BOB notes and an emergency cash reserve
- Insect repellent and long sleeves for Amazon travel
- Medical and evacuation insurance documents
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Expensive jewellery on display
- Street currency exchange
- Trying to cross protest roadblocks
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Usually 220 V; La Paz may have 110/220 V. Confirm the outlet before use.
Wasser: Carry safe drinking water for road delays and excursions; do not assume an untreated supply is drinkable.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Versicherung: Choose cover for illness, accidents, evacuation and your planned adventure activities.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: bolivianembassy.ca ↗, boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗, gov.uk ↗, web.mingobierno.gob.bo ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.