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Bolivian Visa for Americans $100
Just a heads up for any Americans headed to Bolivia. A us$100 visa is now required to enter this country. Don't let that, or the talk of four eastern departments(states) wanting to breakaway and be independent stop you. It really is a beautiful country, and the people are very nice.
Safe travels. Oh Brother, Where Am I ? |
Do you know if this is for travel by air only, or does it apply to land crossings as well? I know Brazil had (has?) a $100 visa fee for Americans in retaliation for our (the US government) charging Brazilians the same to come here, but it didn't aplly to land crossings. At least that is what I was told.
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Do you happen to know if it applies to EU passport holders? Probably not but...
Lorraine |
All Crossings
As far as I'm aware it's for all border crossings. One of our group was a few days behind us at the crossing near Copacabana and was the first one to get the news. Needless to say, he wasn't too happy.
And I think it only applies to U. S. citizens, but Lorraine, you might want to check. Travel Safe Oh Brother, Where Am I ? |
its for the USA
A little looking up it seems that Bolivia is mad at the USA demanding reciprocity from the citizens of the USA. Moving US tourists from the lest regulated to the most regulated category. For the US side seems there mad Bolivias Morales office friendship with Presidents Fidel Castro of Cuba and Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. And Morales has recently accused the United States of using its aid to support his conservative opposition.
Here some of the document I have cut it down it bit as its dam dry and boring. Ref: VREC-DGRC-UAB-3213/2007 Classification: Ordinary La Paz, September 6, 2007
Republic of BoliviaThere it is wonder how this is going to cost there tourist industry. By there admission 1 in 5 tourist are from the USA spending $40 million a year. :oops2: |
Bolivian Visa
Hi, Im From Bolivia And Yes, Only The Americans Have To Have The Visa.
And It Is Mandatory For Us Citizens Who Are Entering The Country. By Air, Road Or Any Kind Of Transportation. If Anybody Has Questions Feel Free To Contact Me. |
Bummer, I was on my way to Bolivia. But I´m not going to pay a hundred bucks for the privilege of spending my money in the country.
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Just Fine
I wouldn,t want to go anywhere that supports this 21st century Socialism bullshit anyway,especially when like Evo they want to change the constitution so that like Fidel Castro they can re-elect themselves for life and subject the population to a communist experiment that everybody knows does not work!!!
I,ll stick to Peru Albert theturtleshead |
Peru has had it for years
but at least it's good until your passport expires.
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I was planning to go through Bolivia to Argentina this year. So does anyone have any up to date information on crossing into Bolivia from Peru? I would particularly like to know if USA types are able to cross at the land entry point by just paying the $100 and presenting enough paper to make it look good. Or will the traveler have to get the visa months in advance at the consul general in Chicago or Washington DC?
Fritz |
from the department of state you can get the visa at the border. Here it is Bolivia
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Thanks. I went on the Bolivian Embassy USA website and it indicated the same, but with a lot more requirements. The Bolivia website is very interesting and I think I might just make an application here beforehand.
The good news is that at least I found out about this problem on HUBB well in advance of the trip. So now I can worry with confidence!! |
Morales, the USA and why the Visa Fee.
My feeling is that once the Smirking Chimp criminal Bush is out of office in a year the Bush admin. policies could be turned around.
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Oh yes
One quick question Mollydog.Where do you actually live and for how long?
I live work and employ people in Latin america. Albert theturtleshead |
More than one outlook
Mollydog,
Have appreciated your input and wisdom in sooo many blogs, but I don't think this is the forum for political venting! I am of a different outlook. Don't be quick to throw me into the "evil right wing" category either,.. I said DIFFERENT. There are more than 2 sides on things like this.. I have lived beside and worked with the poorest of the poor in the neighboring (and very similar) country of Peru for most of my life (volunteer work in education with my own funds - NOT US GOV). I have listened to the people on all socio-economic levels who benefit and/or suffer from policies made out of their control. I been prisoner of the terrorists (also wanting justice), and been unjustly treated myself for the good things I have attempted to do... I spoke with many (in Spanish and Quechua ) while in Bolivia 8 months ago and many, many do not stand behind their leader... in fact 7 in 10 in Santa Cruz disapprove.... I'm just saying: "There's more than two opposite sides to this thing.." When I was younger, in a moment of frustration once, when I just wanted to BE Peruvian and not stand out as a Gringo even tho I lived as they did, I asked my father (then veteran of 30 years in Peru): "What do I have to do to become totally Peruvian ?!! His wise response: "You can't, you just be the BEST GRINGO to ever come down the block." Am I, are you, are each of us being the BEST GRINGO these people have ever met ???? Appreciate you guy.... Toby Around the Block 2007 | |
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