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Australia to Bolivia visa requirements

Q: What is SIGEMIG and is it mandatory?

SIGEMIG (Sistema de Gestion Migratoria) is Bolivia's electronic migratory pre-registration. Since mid-2025 it is mandatory for all foreign visitors, including visa-exempt Australians. It is free, takes 8-10 minutes online at migracion.gob.bo, and produces a QR code to show at the border.

Q: How long can I stay in Bolivia?

Up to 90 days per calendar year visa-free. You can extend at a migration office (La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba or Sucre) up to a total of 180 days per calendar year for a small fee.

Q: Is there any fee for Australians?

No visa fee and no SIGEMIG fee. The only possible charges are an optional stay extension (about BOB 250-300) or a fine of around BOB 250 on exit if you failed to complete SIGEMIG.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

It is not universally required, but proof of yellow fever vaccination may be requested if you visit Amazon or lowland regions such as Rurrenabaque, Madidi or Beni. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and carry the international certificate.

Q: How valid must my passport be?

Your Australian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date and have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

Australian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Bolivia. They enter visa-free for up to 90 days per calendar year, but must complete the free, mandatory SIGEMIG online migratory pre-registration before arrival. As of 2026, Australia is in Bolivia's Group 1 (visa-exempt) list. Australian ordinary passport holders can enter Bolivia for tourism without a visa and stay up to 90 days within a calendar year. Since mid-2025, all foreign visitors (including visa-exempt nationals) must complete the SIGEMIG (Sistema de Gestion Migratoria) electronic pre-registration on the official migration portal (migracion.gob.bo) before arrival. SIGEMIG is free, takes 8-10 minutes, and produces a QR code shown at the border. There is no visa fee for Australians. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with a blank page. Travelers may be asked for proof of onward travel, accommodation and sufficient funds. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended and may be requested if visiting Amazon/lowland regions. The 90-day stay can be extended at SIGEMIG/migration offices to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year for a small fee. Failure to complete SIGEMIG can result in a fine (around BOB 250 / UFV 100) on exit.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (Group 1 visa exemption) + mandatory free SIGEMIG online pre-registration

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per calendar year

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted within the 90-day annual allowance

from issue date

Visa fee

No visa fee (BOB 0 / USD 0); SIGEMIG is free

consular fee only

Processing time

SIGEMIG form takes 8-10 minutes; QR code issued immediately

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry date

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

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Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Australian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned entry date and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6 months validity· 1 blank page

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Complete SIGEMIG pre-registration

Before travelling, register on the official Bolivian migration portal (migracion.gob.bo) and fill in the SIGEMIG form with passport, flight and accommodation details. It is free and takes 8-10 minutes.

· Free· Online· Mandatory

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Save your QR code

SIGEMIG generates a QR code on completion. Save it digitally and print a copy to present to immigration officers at the border.

· QR code· Print backup

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Prepare supporting documents

Carry proof of onward/return travel, accommodation for at least the first night, and evidence of sufficient funds; officers may request these on arrival.

· Onward ticket· Funds proof

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Consider yellow fever vaccination

If visiting Amazon or lowland regions (e.g. Rurrenabaque, Madidi, Beni), get the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel and carry the international certificate.

· Recommended· 10 days ahead

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Enter and track your stay

Present your passport and SIGEMIG QR code at immigration. Track your 90-day-per-calendar-year limit; extend at a migration office if needed (up to 180 days total).

· 90 days/year· Extendable

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist

Australia -> Bolivia · Visa-free entry (Group 1 visa exemption) + mandatory free SIGEMIG online pre-registration

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredAustralian passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted SIGEMIG online pre-registration QR code (digital + printed)