Bolivia's Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements For Entry

As of 2023, fully vaccinated travellers to Bolivia are not required to take a COVID-19 test before entering the country. However, those who are not fully vaccinated must provide a negative PCR or Antigen test. PCR tests must be taken within 72 hours of boarding, while rapid antigen tests must be taken within 48 hours. Additionally, all visitors to Bolivia must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure. Unvaccinated individuals are required to take another PCR test 72 hours after arrival and must quarantine until they receive a negative result. This test must be paid for by the visitor.

Vaccinated travellers must show proof of vaccination

As of December 2021, vaccinated travellers to Bolivia must show a vaccination certificate dated at least 14 days before arrival. The following vaccines are accepted:

• Sinopharm
• Pfizer Johnson and Johnson
• AstraZeneca

Passengers arriving from all countries are required to take a PCR test up to 72 hours before flying and this applies to everyone over the age of five. All passengers will have their temperature taken before entering airports and pre-boarding areas. Those with a temperature over 38°C (100.4°F) will be referred to the airport medical unit for a medical evaluation.

Unvaccinated travellers must self-isolate for 10 days. They will also be required to have an additional PCR test three days after arrival. If this test is positive, they will need to quarantine until they receive a negative test result. The cost of this test must be covered by the traveller.

Unvaccinated travellers must self-isolate for 10 days

As of the 16th of December 2021, all unvaccinated travellers to Bolivia must self-isolate for 10 days. This includes both foreign nationals and Bolivian citizens.

To enter Bolivia, unvaccinated travellers must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure from the first embarkation point. Upon arrival, all unvaccinated travellers must complete a "Declaracion Jurada del viajero para el seguimiento COVID-19" and present it to the authorities.

Unvaccinated travellers must also have insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses. This does not apply to Bolivian nationals and residents. Within 72 hours of arrival, unvaccinated travellers must take another PCR test at their own expense and self-isolate until the test results are available. If the test is positive, the traveller must continue to quarantine until they receive a negative test result. The cost of this additional test must be covered by the traveller.

All travellers to Bolivia, regardless of vaccination status, must have their temperature taken before entering airports and pre-boarding areas. Individuals with a fever or a temperature above 38°C (100.4°F) will be referred to the airport medical unit for a medical evaluation.

PCR test requirements

As of December 2021, Bolivia required all arriving passengers to have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. This did not apply to passengers under 5 years old.

According to the Embassy of Bolivia in the Netherlands, as of 27 April 2022, travellers to Bolivia were required to present a negative RT-PCR test taken up to:

• 72 hours before boarding by air, for nationals or foreigners from outside the country.
• 72 hours before entering Bolivia by land, river or lake, for nationals or foreigners.

Additionally, foreign passengers without permanent residence in Bolivia must have health insurance with COVID-19 coverage before entering the country.

Quarantine requirements

As of August 1st, 2023, Bolivia has lifted its sanitary emergency and no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination certificate for entry. However, as of 2021, there were specific quarantine requirements in place for travellers. Here are the details:

As of 2021, all travellers to Bolivia, regardless of vaccination status, were required to present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. This requirement did not apply to children 5 years of age or younger.

Upon arrival, all travellers were mandated to:

• Undergo a medical evaluation if their temperature exceeded 38°C (100.4°F).
• Submit a completed "Declaracion Jurada del viajero para el seguimiento COVID-19" form.
• Provide proof of medical insurance that covered COVID-19 treatment expenses, unless they were nationals or residents of Bolivia.

Unvaccinated travellers were subject to additional requirements:

• Undergo a COVID-19 RT-PCR test 72 hours after arrival at their own expense and self-isolate until the test results were available.
• Self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival in an approved location.

Please note that Bolivia's quarantine requirements may have changed since 2021. It is recommended to check with official government sources or the nearest Bolivian embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information before planning your trip.

Face masks and social distancing

Face Masks

Face coverings should be worn in all public spaces, including outdoors. Bolivian companies UPSA and Open Source Santa Cruz have designed three-layer facial masks, and these are currently in production and distribution.

Social Distancing

5-metre social distancing should be adhered to at all times. Social distancing is also mandatory on public transport, in venues and gatherings, and in schools.

Local Restrictions

There are no national COVID-19 restrictions, but departments and municipalities have the authority to impose COVID-19 restrictions at the local level.

Frequently asked questions