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Originally Posted by renimus
Leaving for South America soon and wondering if I should get visa for Bolivia or not. Obviously, it's required but I'm not sure if it's worth getting it!? Is there any valid reason why I should get it? I can make my way around it from Peru to Chile and down to Argentina, Uruguay and Brasil.
For those of you who have been; any special things that one must see, roads to ride? Will it make my trip easier if I do get it? I was initially gonna go to Brasil first and then make my way to Uruguay, Argentina and make Chile my final stop.
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No one has mentioned THE COST of a Visa for Bolivia. In recent years Bolivia
(and many other countries) have begun charging a substantial fee for a Visa in response to what certain countries charge Bolivians for a Visa for their country. (we call that reciprocity) Can't blame them really.
US citizens have to pay, (IIRC) $100 or maybe now ... $150 USD?? for a Bolivian Visa. I'm not sure UK citizens pay anything or not, and I don't believe Canadians are required to pay. Not positive on any of this as it's been ages since I've been to Bolivia.
The fees to US citizens I've heard about come from those entering by land, mostly from Peru'. It may be different for those flying in, not sure. Also, sometimes if you show up at a Bolivian Embassy in person in USA or other country, the Visa may be Gratis. Not sure.
Lots to see in Bolivia ... but it can be rough travel in places and weather can be tough too. I rode the Death Road in the 1970's. Awesome. And the Oriente regions are interesting too. Research is your friend.
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