Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit BO?
German ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Bolivia. You may stay up to 90 days per calendar year visa-free. Since mid-2025, all travelers must complete the free SIGEMIG online migratory pre-registration before arrival and present the QR code at the border. Germany is classified in Bolivia's Group 1 (visa-exempt) under the country's visa policy, so German ordinary passport holders can enter for tourism without a visa for up to 90 days per calendar year, with multiple entries permitted. The German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) confirms no visa is needed for short tourist stays; entry is typically granted in 30-day increments, extendable free of charge at the migration authority up to the 90-day annual limit. The single new, important requirement is SIGEMIG (Sistema de Gestión Migratoria), a mandatory, free online pre-registration that all foreign visitors must complete before arrival; it generates a QR code presented at immigration, and failure to complete it can lead to delays or fines on exit. A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond departure, proof of onward travel, and a yellow fever certificate (if arriving from or transiting endemic areas, or visiting lowland/Amazon regions) are the main entry conditions. This is not the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to Bolivia.
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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