Vietnam to Bolivia visa requirements

Yes, a visa is required. A Vietnamese ordinary passport holder is in Bolivia's Group 2, which means a tourist visa must be obtained in advance from a Bolivian embassy or consulate before travel. The old visa-on-arrival channel for Group 2 nationals ended on 25 July 2025, so do not rely on getting a visa at the airport or border. Bolivia classifies nationalities into three groups. Vietnam falls in Group 2, whose nationals require a tourist visa that must be applied for at a Bolivian embassy or consulate prior to arrival. Because there is no resident Bolivian embassy in Vietnam, applications are handled by the nearest accredited Bolivian mission (commonly the embassy/consulate covering Vietnam from China/Japan or another regional mission) or via Bolivia's online migration platform. Historically Group 2 travelers could obtain a visa on arrival at international airports and land borders, but Bolivian diplomatic missions confirmed this option ended on 25 July 2025; relying on it now risks denied boarding or refused entry. The standard tourist visa grants a stay of up to 30 days per entry, extendable at SEGIP/Migracion offices up to a maximum of 90 days within a calendar year. Bolivia is in South America and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Core documentation includes a passport valid at least six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, proof of onward/return travel, proof of accommodation, proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, typically covering about USD 50/day), and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or visiting risk areas (recommended for the Amazon lowlands). Always confirm the latest requirements with the specific Bolivian mission handling your application before booking, as Bolivia's group classifications and procedures can change.