Bolivia (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests & Quarantine Requirements)

This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.

 

At a Glance

Travel Restrictions

Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: Passengers need to show a vaccination certificate dated at least 14 days before arrival in Bolivia. Passengers that have not been vaccinated need to self-isolate for 10 days.

Allowed vaccines:
Sinopharm, Pfizer Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca
Tourist Entry: Partially Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.
Quarantine Required: Yes
Quarantine Details: Quarantine for 10 days is required for all travelers.

Local Restrictions

Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Banned
Transport: Operational with restrictions
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions
 

Detailed Travel Advisory

Published 26.11.2021
1. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
– This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
2. A completed “Declaracion Jurada del viajero para el seguimiento COVID-19” must be presented upon arrival.
3. Passengers must have insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses.
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Bolivia.
4. Passengers without a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival, are subject to a COVID-19 RT-PCR test 72 hours after arrival at their own expense and self-isolation until test results are ready.

 

Detailed Tourist Information

International flights to Bolivia have resumed.

Land borders remain closed.

Passengers need to show a vaccination certificate dated at least 14 days before arrival in Bolivia. Fully vaccinated passengers will be exempt from quarantine.

Allowed vaccines:
Sinopharm, Pfizer Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca

Passengers arriving from all countries require a PCR test taken up to 72 hours before flying and is required for everybody over 5-years of age to enter Bolivia.

Unvaccinated travelers will be required to have an additional RT-PCR test taken three days after arrival. If this test is positive, the traveler will be required to quarantine until he/she receives a negative COVID test result. The cost of this test must be covered by the traveler

Passengers that have not been vaccinated need to self-isolate for 10 days.

Anyone arriving to Bolivia will be required to quarantine for 10 days in an approved location. Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt.

All passengers will have their temperature taken prior to entering airports and the pre-boarding areas. Individuals with a fever or a temperature over 38°C (100.4°F) will be referred to the airport medical unit for a medical evaluation.

Tourists must show proof of medical insurance that will cover the cost of COVID treatment.

Travelers who do not have permanent residence in Bolivia must have health insurance with coverage for COVID-19 upon entry to Bolivia.

All arrivals are required to complete a travel form.
 

Lockdown Details

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

The wearing of facemasks in public places is mandatory and social distancing measures must be respected.

Concerning schools, departments and municipalities have the authority to determine pandemic-related education practices. Some schools have fully reopened while others are implementing hybrid or virtual education programs.
 

Sources

https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Data Source: covidcontrols.co