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She can do it by mail. Looking at the Bolivian Embassy's web site it appears that she can get one upon arrival for the fee of $135. It also looks like they have no consulates other than in their embassy in Washington, DC.
The requirements to get a tourist visa while in the United States are insane. It's obvious their leftist government isn't anxious for American tourists.
http://www.bolivia-usa.org/consulares/consulares_VISA_english.htm
TOURIST VISA FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, in conformance with the Presidential Decree No 28997 of January 1 st , 2007 and the Article 5ΒΊ, last paragraph, of the Bi-Ministerial Resolution no. 01/2007 of August 31st 2007 , sets down the procedures for the visa for all USA citizens who want to visit Bolivia as tourists.
GENERAL REMARKS
* Beginning December 1 st 2007 , immigration authorities of the Republic of Bolivia will require that citizens of United States of America traveling as tourists to Bolivia have a Visa.
* The Visa will be valid for five (5) years since the date of issue and will permit entrance to Bolivia for a total of ninety (90) days each year.
* A visa holder will be able to use it for three (3) times in one (1) year for a total of ninety (90) days. Only in very special cases will the Bolivian immigration authorities extend the period of permanency over ninety (90) days.
* The visa application can be done by mail or in-person at any Bolivian Consulate.
* To apply by mail, the user must send the Consular Office all required documents and a pre-paid envelope with return address in order to receive their passport once the visa has been issued.
* If the applicant will be traveling with Bolivian friends or relatives who live in United States , they may write the letter of invitation specifying the host address in Bolivia.
* Any person older than twelve (12) month travelling to Bolivia, must bear the International Yellow Fever Vacination Certificate. If a pediatrician or primary physician decides that for health reasons a person cannot receive a Yellow Fever vaccine, they may issue corresponding certification. This certification must be translated into spanish and the passenger must hold a copy of both Certificate and tranlation, to be submitted before Bolivian Immigration Authorities.
Mail to
Consulate General of Bolivia in Washington, DC:
4420 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite # 2
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 232 4827 / (202) 232 4828
Fax: (202) 232 8017
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR VISA
1. Complete the sworn statement for visa application* . ( You must also paste a full color passport size picture; 80% of the image must be of the face, no glasses. Further information in the WEB page of the Ministry www.rree.gov.bo ; link "Servicios Consulares".)
2. Current American passport. (Please note that it must be valid for at least 6 more months as per the Instructive 02/2007 of the Ministry.)
3. Copy of the hotel reservation or invitation letter from Bolivian friends or relatives indicating the host address. (Letter where applicable. For more information please refer to the WEB site of Ministry of Foreign Affaires and Worships www.rree.gov.bo ; link "Servicios Consulares", or within the website of the Vice-Ministry of Tourism.)
4. Round trip ticket or copy of travel itinerary.
5. Bank statement or equivalent that shows economic solvency. (A copy of Credit Card - front side- will also be accepted. Please note that the validity of the document should be for at least the travel period). Parent's or Legal Guardian's Economic Solvency documents are accepted for underage applicants.
6. Copy of yellow fever vaccination certificate. Any person older than twelve (12) month travelling to Bolivia, must bear the International Yellow Fever Vacination Certificate. If a pediatrician or primary physician decides that for health reasons a person cannot receive a Yellow Fever vaccine, they may issue corresponding certification. This certification must be translated into spanish and the passenger must hold a copy of both Certificate and tranlation, to be submitted before Bolivian Immigration Authorities.
7. Visa fee: U$S 100.- One hundred dollars.
- Cash, direct deposit, or money order.
- This amount is not reimbursable.
* Sworn statement for VISA application is available at Consular Offices or download it here: www.rree.gov.bo |