Malaysia to Bolivia visa requirements

A Malaysian ordinary passport holder needs a visa to visit Bolivia for tourism. Malaysia is in Bolivia's "Group 2," and the previous visa-on-arrival option for Group 2 nationals was discontinued on 25 July 2025, so you must obtain a tourist visa in advance at a Bolivian embassy or consulate before you travel. Bolivia divides foreign nationals into three visa groups. Malaysia falls in Group 2, which requires a visa for tourism. Historically Group 2 travelers could obtain a visa on arrival at airports and land borders, but that channel ended on 25 July 2025 (confirmed by its removal from Timatic and a notice from the South Korean mission in Bolivia). As a result, Malaysian travelers must now apply for a tourist visa in advance at a Bolivian diplomatic mission. There is no Bolivian embassy or consulate in Malaysia, so applications are handled by the nearest accredited mission (for example Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, or Sydney), and applications must generally be lodged at least 20 calendar days before the intended travel date. The Group 2 tourist visa is commonly issued free of charge or for a low fee (figures of USD 0 to USD 30 appear in consular sources), grants a 30-day stay that can be extended twice for the same period (up to 90 days within a 12-month year), and is normally single-entry. Required documents typically include a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, a completed online form, passport photos, a confirmed onward/return ticket, hotel reservations, proof of funds, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Because the visa-on-arrival route was recently removed and sources still disagree, travelers should treat the advance consular visa as the only reliable channel and confirm details with the specific mission handling their application.