Bolivian passport holders normally need a U.S. visitor visa for a holiday or family visit. Bolivia is not a Visa Waiver Program participant. For applicants living in Bolivia, La Paz is the U.S. visa-issuing post listed by the Department of State. This guide covers temporary B-1/B-2 travel, with practical planning advice for an application from Bolivia.
Official-source check: September 10, 2026. Application advice below is general information; local appointment instructions and individual consular decisions take precedence. Cover artwork is an AI-generated illustration.
Bolivia to the United States: your starting point
Choose the route by what you will actually do in the United States. Sightseeing and visiting relatives belong to the visitor category; taking a job or starting a degree requires a different route. A relative offering accommodation does not turn a visit into an immigrant application, but an intention to relocate permanently should not be presented as a holiday. The U.S. government’s tourist-visa overview explains this distinction.
ESTA is not available on the basis of a Bolivian passport alone. If you also hold citizenship of a participating country, check that passport’s eligibility separately, including travel-history restrictions. Residence in a Visa Waiver Program country is not citizenship. Consult the official participant list before using an ESTA service.
What the Bolivia reciprocity schedule actually allows
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Official U.S. visitor visa information: Department of State visitor visa guidance.