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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for Bolivia 🇧🇴?

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Yes, online (e-Visa). Iranian passport holders need a visa for Bolivia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Iranian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bolivia or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Bolivia at a glance

Capital: Sucre · Currency: Bolivian boliviano (BOB, Bs.) · Official languages: Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish · Calling code: +591

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Bolivia: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 April 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for Bolivia's sockets (A, C). Mains voltage differs (Bolivia: 115/230 V; Iran: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Your embassy in Bolivia

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Bolivia, contact the embassy of Iran:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

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The other way round

🇧🇴 Bolivian passport holders visiting Iran: Bolivian passport holders need a visa for Iran, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

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Questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

Iranian passport holders need a visa for Bolivia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Bolivian need a visa for Iran?

Bolivian passport holders need a visa for Iran, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.