Do France passport holders need a visa to visit BO?
No tourist visa is required. French ordinary passport holders are in Bolivia's Group 1 (visa-exempt) and may enter for tourism or family visits for up to 90 days per 12-month calendar period. You must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months and complete Bolivia's online entry registration (SIGEMIG / Declaracion Jurada de Domicilio). France is classified in Group 1 of Bolivia's visa policy, meaning French citizens enjoy full visa exemption for short tourist and business stays. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France Diplomatie) confirms that no visa is required for stays under 90 days for tourism or visiting family, counted per 12-month calendar period. On arrival, an entry stamp is placed in the passport, which since 1 August 2022 serves as a 90-day stay authorization. The passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. A key recent requirement: every foreigner entering Bolivia (by air or land) must register the Declaracion Jurada de Domicilio via Bolivia's migration system (commonly referred to as SIGEMIG) declaring their accommodation; this is free and should ideally be completed before travel, and in any case within 48 hours of arrival. Proof of onward/return travel may be requested. Visa exemption covers tourism and family visits only; work, study, or stays beyond 90 days require an appropriate visa from a Bolivian consulate. Sources consulted conflict on no material point; the verdict is firmly visa-free.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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