Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Bolivia. Fee: USD 99 (~USD 99). Processing: 15-30 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
CORRECTION: Bangladesh is classified in Bolivia's Group II ('visa required in advance,' obtained at any Bolivian embassy/consulate) -- NOT Group III ('special authorization required') as previously recorded. This was cross-checked against two sources: Wikipedia's Group III list (sourced from Timatic and the Bolivian Embassy UK) explicitly names only Afghanistan, Angola, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Indonesia, Iraq, Laos, Libya, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Timor-Leste and Yemen as Group III -- Bangladesh is not among them -- and the Bolivian Embassy in the UK's own visa page, which explicitly places Bangladesh in Group II. Group II does not require the additional 'further authorization' that Group III does, though standard visa requirements (documents, Yellow Fever certificate, etc.) still apply. Exact current fee could not be re-verified -- both cited sources list the Group II/III tourist fee as 'TBA' / to be set at the prevailing exchange rate rather than a fixed figure.
Visa types: eVisa-style online pre-application at visas.cancilleria.gob.bo (confirmed live), with final visa issuance still via a Bolivian embassy/consulate (not a fully independent eVisa); Tourist Visa; Business Visa; Student Visa; Work Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official. Bangladesh confirmed as Group II (standard advance visa), not Group III (special authorization).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 60 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days, extendable.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + deportation; possible MERCOSUR-wide entry ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application at rree.gob.bo OR embassy application; Recent photo; Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY); Hotel booking OR invitation letter; Return ticket; Bank statement; Sworn statement (declaración jurada); Travel insurance.
Visa types (2)
Visa required (Bolivia classifies Bangladesh in Group 3). Apply at Bolivian Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 30-160 depending on duration/entries. Yellow Fever vaccination required.
Bolivia Business Visa for meetings, conferences. Bolivia has visa-on-arrival for some nationalities at La Paz/Santa Cruz airports — BD nationals not eligible, must apply embassy.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Yellow Fever vaccination certificate missing (MANDATORY); (2) Weak ties to Bangladesh; (3) Sworn statement (declaración jurada) incomplete; (4) Travel insurance gaps; (5) Single male applicants face extra scrutiny.
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