🇧🇴 Travel facts Bolivia
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Bolivia — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Sucre (official), La Paz (seat of government) |
|---|---|
| Language | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara |
| Currency | Boliviano (BOB) |
| Timezone | UTC-4 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 16–18 hours (with layover) |
| Emergency number | 110 · Police 110 |
| Plug | Type A/C · 220–230 V / 50 Hz · Adapter needed |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Bolivia?
Passport required; visa-free for up to 90 days.
Passport must be valid for 6 months beyond departure; observe yellow fever regulations for the Amazon lowlands. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much tip do you give in Bolivia?
No fixed standard; about 5–10% in tourist restaurants.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Bolivia?
Adapter needed: plug types A / C, 220–230 V / 50 Hz.
Euro plugs fit into type C sockets; an adapter is needed for type A.
Can you drink tap water in Bolivia?
No, tap water is not recommended for drinking.
Buy bottled water, avoid ice in drinks.
What can I bring back from Bolivia to Germany?
Non-EU country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air travel), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free.
Does my mobile phone work in Bolivia?
No EU roaming — pre-book an eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Bolivia?
Boliviano (BOB); largely a cash-based country — card only in upscale hotels.
What should I know about health in Bolivia?
Travel health insurance with repatriation recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or tropical institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Bolivia travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
