Bolivia: cosa sapere prima di partire

Ingresso e visti

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.

Validità del passaporto: At least 6 months on arrival; UK guidance also requires 2 blank pages.

Alla frontiera possono chiedere

• 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.

Dogana

• Declare restricted or dutiable goods using the required customs process; FCDO notes the Form 250 link works only inside Bolivia.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo ↗, cancilleria.gob.bo ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Denaro

Contanti e carte sono entrambi diffusi. Carte accettate soprattutto in città e nei luoghi turistici.

Circuiti di pagamento: Visa, Mastercard, Amex

Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato

Dove cambiare

• Use banks, hotels or authorised exchange houses; compare final rates.

Dove evitare di cambiare

• Street money changers

Bancomat: 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.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗, boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗, bolivianembassy.ca ↗

Cultura e abbigliamento

Religione: Respect Indigenous spiritual traditions and local community customs; do not assume a single national practice.

Abbigliamento: Choose layers suited to altitude and region; the tourism authority recommends versatile clothing for towns and excursions.

Galateo

• Respect the ways of life of Indigenous communities and protect the environment.
• Ask your accommodation about safe areas and use registered tourism providers.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗

Clima

Climate varies strongly with altitude. Rainy season runs November–March, when landslides and flooding can block roads. July–October can bring wildfires and smoke.

Stagione migliore: April–October is the tourism authority’s general dry-season recommendation; check local smoke and road conditions.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗, smartraveller.gov.au ↗

Cosa portare

• 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

Cosa non portare / vietato importare

• Expensive jewellery on display
• Street currency exchange
• Trying to cross protest roadblocks

Pratico

Prese: Usually 220 V; La Paz may have 110/220 V. Confirm the outlet before use.

Acqua: Carry safe drinking water for road delays and excursions; do not assume an untreated supply is drinkable.

Circolazione: a destra

Assicurazione: Choose cover for illness, accidents, evacuation and your planned adventure activities.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: bolivianembassy.ca ↗, boliviatravel.gob.bo ↗, gov.uk ↗, web.mingobierno.gob.bo ↗