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Bolivia visa requirements for Costa Rica citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. Costa Rica passport holders do not need a visa for Bolivia for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 90 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Bolivia entry requirements for Costa Rica citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to Bolivia

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Bolivia at a glance for travellers

  • 60 of 198 passports can enter Bolivia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Costa Rica passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 119 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalBolivia Dirección General de Migración23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Bolivia entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

No. Costa Rica passport holders do not need a visa for Bolivia for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Costa Rica passport holders stay in Bolivia?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Costa Rica passport holders need for Bolivia?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Costa Rica passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Bolivia?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.