Overview
- The change takes effect immediately for nationals of the United States, Israel, South Korea, South Africa, Latvia, Estonia and Romania.
- Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo said the measure is the first step in a broader plan to make tourism a priority and attract dollars, projecting at least $320 million in 2026–2029 revenues.
- The policy reverses visa rules imposed under Evo Morales and later reinstated by Luis Arce after an interim rollback.
- Aramayo announced the decision in La Paz alongside President Rodrigo Paz and Sustainable Tourism Minister Cinthya Yañez.
- Officials cited past losses from the visa regime with conflicting figures and said Bolivia will seek Schengen visa relief for its citizens.