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Planning a trip to Bolivia from one of the following countries? You won't need a visa for stays of less than 90 days as a tourist: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela. For Canadians specifically, a visa is not required for visits up to 30 days without a tourist visa or up to 90 days with a tourist visa. Please refer to the official website for more information [source]. Visitors from Group 2 countries can obtain a visa on arrival for a fee of approximately USD100. The fee is calculated in UFVs (UNIDAD DE FOMENTO DE VIVIENDA), with a cost of 300 UFVs according to INSTRUCTIVO ITA/ESFP/DGFM No. 0097/2015. The Banco Central de Bolivia provides the daily rate of UFVs to Bs [source]. If you prefer, you can also obtain the visa in advance at a Bolivian consulate. The visa is free and can be obtained within minutes to 24 hours. It is valid for 30 days and can be extended. Extension costs for an additional 30 days are BOB210. Please note that extensions can only be processed at immigration offices in Bolivian cities and not at border crossings [source]. Some nationalities, such as Afghanistan, Angola, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chad, East Timor, Indonesia, Iraq, Libya, Pakistan, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, and individuals from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, do not have the option for visa on arrival but may acquire visas under special circumstances. US citizens are usually granted a triple-entry visa for a 5-year period, with 3 entries permitted each year. Travelers holding Indian passports may receive a visa on arrival or obtain one in advance at any Bolivian Embassy or Consulate. The visa is generally issued within 24 hours and is often granted on the same day. Indians are exempt from visa fees (gratis visa). Keep in mind that business travelers and individuals planning to stay in Bolivia for more than 90 days in a year must obtain a visa in advance. Also, all travelers, with the exception of infants, must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate when applying for a visa. For those entering by land from Peru, US citizens can obtain a tourist visa at the border. The visa application requires a completed form, a copy of the passport, a copy of the yellow fever vaccination certificate (no longer required as of spring 2016), an itinerary showing departure from Bolivia, proof of economic solvency, a hotel reservation or written invitation, and a passport-sized photo. There is a fee of USD160 payable in new, unmarked bills. It is recommended to have a second copy of the passport for the entrance stamp. Allow at least 30-45 minutes to complete the arrival process at the airport and additional time at border crossings. When arriving from Chile on 4WD tours from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni, US citizens can acquire a visa at the Hito Cajon border crossing. The visa application requires a valid passport, one copy of the passport, proof of yellow fever vaccination, two passport-sized photos, and USD160 in good-condition US dollars. The Bolivian immigration control will retain the copy of the passport and the photos [source].

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Popular Foods

Salteña - Salteñas are Bolivia's most famous sandwich. They consist of a crusty roll filled with a mixture of beef, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and hot peppers, all drenched in a tangy, spicy sauce made from vinegar, chili peppers, garlic and cumin. The dish originates from the Yungas region but can be found throughout the country.

Ají de Gallina - Aji de gallina is a traditional Bolivian stew made with hen or rooster cooked in a spicy aji pepper sauce, which is a mix of yellow chilies and ají amarillo, both native to South America. The bird is marinated in the sauce before cooking and then served with rice, often accompanied by a side dish of potatoes.

Chuño – Chuño is dried white potato, a staple food in Bolivia. These potatoes are peeled, sliced, and placed in the sun to dry until they become hard and wrinkled. They can be eaten raw or toasted, often as an accompaniment to soups, stews, or other dishes. Chuño is high in carbohydrates and can be stored for long periods, making it an important food source in the Andean regions.

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