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π³π¬ Does a Nigerian need a visa for Bolivia π§π΄?
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Bolivia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bolivia before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Nigerian citizensβ (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
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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 Β· Currency: Bolivian boliviano (BOB, Bs.) Β· Official languages: Aymara, GuaranΓ, Quechua, Spanish Β· 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
You need a travel adapter: Bolivia uses plug types A, C, Nigeria uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (Bolivia: 115/230 V; Nigeria: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Bolivia β
Easier destinations near Bolivia for Nigerian passport holders
- π¨π΄ Colombia β e-Visa
- πΈπ· Suriname β e-Visa
- π§π§ Barbados β Visa-free 180 days
- π©π² Dominica β Visa-free 180 days
- ππΉ Haiti β Visa-free 90 days
- π°π³ Saint Kitts and Nevis β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
π§π΄ Bolivian passport holders visiting Nigeria: Bolivian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Nigerian passport at a glance
All destinations for Nigeria passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Bolivia β
Questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Bolivia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bolivia before travelling.
Does a Bolivian need a visa for Nigeria?
Bolivian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.