How to Apply for a Bolivia Visa in Atlanta

Atlanta has a population of over 6 million people, making it the 9th most populous metropolitan area in the United States.  Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, which is the 8th most populous of the 50 states.  The city and surrounding area—known as the Atlanta metropolitan area—is also the commercial capital of the Southeast United States and has the third-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the country.  The metropolitan area includes the municipalities of Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Chamblee, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Duluth, Norcross, Tucker, Lithonia, Decatur, Mableton, Conyers, and others.  Atlanta has become an extremely diverse and international city that includes a growing number of immigrants from Latin America.  There are over 600,000 Latino people living in the Atlanta metro area, however, only about 1,000 of these residents originally came from Bolivia.  Although Bolivia is one of the least visited countries in Latin America, it is perhaps one of the most interesting destinations in the region to explore.  Atlanta residents travel to Bolivia for a variety of reasons, including for tourism, volunteering, study abroad, and business.  Spanish is one of the official languages of Bolivia and there are plenty of schools in Atlanta offering beginner and advanced courses for adults.

Bolivia, officially known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country in South America that is seven times the size of Georgia by land area.  Bolivia’s population is 11.6 million people (just one million more than the population of Georgia) and is made up of 36 indigenous ethnic groups, including the Aymara, Quechua, and Guaraní people.  One-third of the country lies in the Andes Mountains; land that was once under the control of the Inca Empire.  The Spanish would conquer the Inca Empire in the 16th century and use the riches of this territory to advance their global ambitions.  The Bolivian town of Potosí was the source of the Spanish Empire’s supply of silver and was home to the first silver mint in the Americas.  Present-day Bolivia still has huge deposits of silver and other natural resources, including vast reserves of lithium, a metal used to make consumer electronics and electric vehicles.  Besides mining, the Bolivian economy also offers export opportunities for U.S. companies producing medical equipment, agricultural machinery, and road vehicles.  Bolivia is an attractive tourist destination that every Atlanta resident should have on their radar.  Attractions like Lake Titicaca, Salar de Uyuni (the world’s largest salt flat), and the city of Sucre are a few of Bolivia’s highlights. 

Obtaining a Bolivian Visa from Atlanta

Visas for Bolivia are issued by the Bolivian government in the United States.  (Tourist visas can also be obtained on arrival at any land or air border, however, we recommend securing the visa several weeks before leaving the United States.)  The government of Bolivia is represented by their five consulates located Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, and Washington, D.C.  To apply for a visa from Atlanta, you will fill out the visa application and ship your original passport and supporting documents to their consulate in Miami by US Mail or courier service (FedEx or UPS).  Here is the address:

Consulate General of Bolivia
3750 NW 87th Avenue, Suite 240
Doral, Florida 33178

It is important to review the requirements for visas on the Bolivian consulate website and ensure your application and all supporting documents are accurate.  Here is the link to the consulate website with detailed information: Boliviamiami.com

** NOTE: THE BOLIVIAN CONSULATE IN MIAMI WEBSITE MENTIONED ABOVE IS NOT WORKING – PLEASE REVIEW THE BOLIVIAN EMBASSY WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VISA REQUIREMENTS: Tourist visa (boliviawdc.org) YOU CAN ALSO REVIEW THE LATEST VISA REQUIREMENTS ON THE US DEPT OF STATE WEBSITE AS FOLLOWS: Travel Alert: Visa Requirement for U.S. Citizens Visiting Bolivia - U.S. Embassy in Bolivia (usembassy.gov) WE RECOMMEND CONTACTING OUR COMPANY BEFORE MAILING YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS SO WE CAN ADVISE THE BEST LOCATION FOR OBTAINING THE VISA**

You should include a self-addressed USPS (US Postal Service Express Mail or Priority Mail), FedEx, or UPS prepaid envelope (please make note of the tracking number) so the consulate can return your passport and visa to your home or office.   

The government’s visa fee is $160 for U.S. citizens and the processing time can take up to 4 weeks.  If you need the visa faster, please contact our company to inquire about expedited services.

Other things to consider:

  • U.S. citizens must obtain a visa to enter Bolivia and must have a valid passport that does not expire within six months of your date of entry into Bolivia.
  • Visitors to Bolivia are required to have a valid World Health Organization (WHO) card with yellow fever vaccination. Please use the following link from the Center for Disease Control website to find the nearest clinic offering the yellow fever vaccine: Search for Stamaril yellow fever vaccination clinics | Travelers' Health | CDC
  • If applying for the visa on arrival in Bolivia, bring $160 cash and ensure the bills are in good condition and have no tears or marks. Visitors to Bolivia must also show return flight tickets (or proof they intend to leave the country) and proof of accommodations. 
  • All visitors to Bolivia must obtain a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) result before entry into the country (the test should be taken 72 hours prior to departure).  Visitors who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 are required have another RT-PCR test taken 72 hours after arrival and must quarantine until they receive a negative COVID-19 test result. The cost of this test must be covered by the visitor.  Visitors must also have health insurance with coverage for COVID-19 upon entry to Bolivia.
  • It is recommended to purchase travel insurance before any international trip in case of medical emergencies.  We advise getting the Geo Blue Voyager Single Trip Plan.

Emergency Assistance for Bolivian Citizens in Atlanta

If you are a citizen of Bolivia living in the Atlanta area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, please check the latest contact information on the Miami consulate’s Facebook page: Consulado Bolivia-Miami - Home | Facebook.  If you need to renew your Bolivian passport, you should schedule an appointment using the consulate’s Facebook page and appear in person at their office.  Bolivian citizens in Atlanta may also want to review the embassy website in Washington, D.C. for more information:  PASSPORTS (boliviawdc.org)

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Atlanta or anywhere in the state of Georgia and have difficulty applying for a Bolivia visa or require assistance with any part of the visa process, please give our office a call at 404-682-5445 or schedule an appointment with our company.  We are a private agency in Atlanta providing Bolivia visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents.  Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Bolivian government.  Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans. 

We provide the following Bolivia visa services for our customers:

  • Bolivia Tourist Visa
  • Bolivia Business Visa
  • Bolivia Official / Diplomatic Visa
  • Bolivia Courtesy Visa
  • Bolivia Humanitarian Visa
  • Bolivia Object Determined Visa (For marriage, paid work, education, volunteer, etc)
  • Bolivia Hotel Accommodations