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What is the COVID situation in Bolivia?
Data source: Our World In Data / Data updated on May 23, 2022
Data last reviewed on: 16 September 2021
Basic facts about Bolivia
Bolivia is a very large country located in South America. The capital of Bolivia is Sucre and the most spoken language is Spanish. The national currency in Bolivia is Bolivian boliviano (BOB).
What taxi apps are available in Bolivia?
If you are not a local, you may have difficulty making the best use of public transportation. Using a taxi app such as Uber or Bolt is unquestionably a better method to go about cities without getting into too much touch with strangers. There may be also other local taxi apps available in Bolivia.
You can use Uber in 2 cities: La Paz, Santa Cruz. Bolt is not available in Bolivia.
Practical information
Check with your bank to determine if there are any costs for international transactions. When you use a foreign ATM, your home bank will typically charge you a fee. While some banks don't charge a fee, some charge a fixed fees for every withdrawal or provide a limited amount of free withdrawals.
When you spend money abroad with your card, you're unlikely to get the interbank exchange rate. This implies that each time you spend in a foreign currency, you may be paying a significant fee. Varying service providers may charge different markups, but they should not exceed 3% of the transaction value on average.
To reduce the transaction costs, you may choose to consider one of the travel cards offered by the following mobile banks: Wise.com, Revolut, N26 or Monose
Do people speak English in Bolivia?
There are 3 common languages spoken in Bolivia: Spanish, Aymara and Quechua. Unfortunately, if you speak English, it might be problematic to communicate fluently unless you know Spanish. As you go away from the main tourist destinations and into smaller towns and villages, you will notice a decrease in the usage of English, particularly among older generations over 50 years old. This is where knowing a few simple Spanish words may help.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Bolivia was ranked 46th out of 100 countries in 2020.
What socket types are used in Bolivia?
There are 2 common plug types used in Bolivia:
Type A 115 V, 230 V, 50 Hz Type C 115 V, 230 V, 50 Hz
The sockets' shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
What countries need visa to enter Bolivia?
Currently, citizens of 54 countries can enter Bolivia without obtaining a visa. This figure includes nationals who can acquire a visa on arrival. Please note that you may be needed to get an electronic visa before arriving.
What are visa requirements to enter Bolivia?
Use the list below to check visa requirements for your country to enter Bolivia.
- Algeria E-visa
- Angola E-visa
- Benin E-visa
- Botswana E-visa
- Burkina Faso E-visa
- Burundi E-visa
- Côte d'Ivoire E-visa
- Cabo Verde E-visa
- Cameroon E-visa
- Central African Republic E-visa
- Chad E-visa
- Comoros E-visa
- Democratic Republic of the Congo E-visa
- Republic of the Congo E-visa
- Djibouti E-visa
- Egypt E-visa
- Equatorial Guinea E-visa
- Eritrea E-visa
- Eswatini E-visa
- Ethiopia E-visa
- Gabon E-visa
- Gambia E-visa
- Ghana E-visa
- Guinea-Bissau E-visa
- Guinea E-visa
- Kenya E-visa
- Lesotho E-visa
- Liberia E-visa
- Libya E-visa
- Madagascar E-visa
- Malawi E-visa
- Mali E-visa
- Mauritania E-visa
- Mauritius E-visa
- Morocco E-visa
- Mozambique E-visa
- Namibia E-visa
- Niger E-visa
- Nigeria E-visa
- Rwanda E-visa
- Sao Tome and Principe E-visa
- Senegal E-visa
- Seychelles E-visa
- Sierra Leone E-visa
- Somalia E-visa
- South Africa E-visa
- South Sudan E-visa
- Sudan E-visa
- Tanzania E-visa
- Togo E-visa
- Tunisia E-visa
- Uganda E-visa
- Zambia E-visa
- Zimbabwe E-visa
- Afghanistan E-visa
- Armenia E-visa
- Azerbaijan E-visa
- Bahrain E-visa
- Bangladesh E-visa
- Bhutan E-visa
- Brunei Darussalam E-visa
- Cambodia E-visa
- China E-visa
- Georgia E-visa
- Hong Kong E-visa
- India E-visa
- Indonesia E-visa
- Iran E-visa
- Iraq E-visa
- Israel Visa free (90 days)
- Japan Visa free (90 days)
- Jordan E-visa
- Kazakhstan E-visa
- North Korea E-visa
- South Korea E-visa
- Kuwait E-visa
- Kyrgyzstan E-visa
- Laos E-visa
- Lebanon E-visa
- Macao E-visa
- Malaysia E-visa
- Maldives E-visa
- Mongolia E-visa
- Myanmar E-visa
- Nepal E-visa
- Oman E-visa
- Pakistan E-visa
- State of Palestine Visa free (90 days)
- Philippines Visa free (90 days)
- Qatar E-visa
- Saudi Arabia E-visa
- Singapore E-visa
- Sri Lanka E-visa
- Syria E-visa
- Taiwan E-visa
- Tajikistan E-visa
- Thailand E-visa
- Timor-Leste E-visa
- Turkey Visa free (90 days)
- Turkmenistan E-visa
- United Arab Emirates E-visa
- Uzbekistan E-visa
- Viet Nam E-visa
- Yemen E-visa
- Antigua and Barbuda E-visa
- Bahamas E-visa
- Barbados E-visa
- Cuba E-visa
- Dominica E-visa
- Dominican Republic E-visa
- Grenada E-visa
- Haiti E-visa
- Jamaica E-visa
- Saint Kitts and Nevis E-visa
- Saint Lucia E-visa
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines E-visa
- Trinidad and Tobago E-visa
- Belize E-visa
- Costa Rica Visa free (90 days)
- El Salvador Visa free (90 days)
- Guatemala E-visa
- Honduras E-visa
- Nicaragua E-visa
- Panama Visa free (90 days)
- Albania E-visa
- Andorra Visa free (90 days)
- Austria Visa free (90 days)
- Belarus E-visa
- Belgium Visa free (90 days)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina E-visa
- Bulgaria E-visa
- Croatia Visa free (90 days)
- Cyprus E-visa
- Czech Republic Visa free (90 days)
- Denmark Visa free (90 days)
- Estonia Visa free (90 days)
- Finland Visa free (90 days)
- France Visa free (90 days)
- Germany Visa free (90 days)
- Greece Visa free (90 days)
- Hungary Visa free (90 days)
- Iceland Visa free (90 days)
- Ireland Visa free (90 days)
- Italy Visa free (90 days)
- Latvia Visa free (90 days)
- Liechtenstein Visa free (90 days)
- Lithuania Visa free (90 days)
- Luxembourg Visa free (90 days)
- Malta E-visa
- Moldova E-visa
- Monaco Visa free (90 days)
- Montenegro E-visa
- Netherlands Visa free (90 days)
- North Macedonia E-visa
- Norway Visa free (90 days)
- Poland Visa free (90 days)
- Portugal Visa free (90 days)
- Romania E-visa
- Russian Federation Visa free (90 days)
- San Marino E-visa
- Serbia E-visa
- Slovakia Visa free (90 days)
- Slovenia Visa free (90 days)
- Spain Visa free (90 days)
- Sweden Visa free (90 days)
- Switzerland Visa free (90 days)
- Ukraine E-visa
- United Kingdom Visa free (90 days)
- Canada Visa free (90 days)
- Mexico Visa free (90 days)
- United States of America Visa free (90 days)
- Australia Visa free (90 days)
- Fiji E-visa
- Kiribati E-visa
- Marshall Islands E-visa
- Micronesia E-visa
- Nauru E-visa
- New Zealand Visa free (90 days)
- Palau E-visa
- Papua New Guinea E-visa
- Samoa E-visa
- Solomon Islands E-visa
- Tonga E-visa
- Tuvalu E-visa
- Vanuatu E-visa
- Argentina Visa free (90 days)
- Brazil Visa free (90 days)
- Chile Visa free (90 days)
- Colombia Visa free (90 days)
- Ecuador Visa free (90 days)
- Guyana E-visa
- Paraguay Visa free (90 days)
- Peru Visa free (90 days)
- Suriname E-visa
- Uruguay Visa free (90 days)
- Venezuela Visa free (90 days)
Data last reviewed on: 16 September 2021
Is it safe in Bolivia?
The U.S. State Department uses a four-level travel advisory system. The levels show how safe it is to travel throughout the world. The countries with the lowest level (1) are considered safe for visitors, while those with the greatest level (4) should be avoided, at least temporarily.
On May 9, 2022, the risk level for Bolivia was changed to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.
Emergency phones in Bolivia
- Bolivia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Bolivia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)