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Do Bolivia citizens need a visa for Italy?

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Bolivia citizens need a visa to enter Italy. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Bolivia vs Italy: passport comparison

Bolivia

35

visa-free countries

Global rank: #117 · mobility 94.4

Italy

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #8 · mobility 171.3
34

countries both Bolivia and Italy can enter visa-free together

Bolivia + Italy: passport compatibility

47%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bolivia and Italy travel together — by entry type:

34 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
104 access differs

Where Bolivia and Italy can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Bolivia is visa-free (1)

Your odds of getting the visa: Bolivia → Italy

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

41,8%
of Italy visa applications refused in Bolivia
+27,3 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+9.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 32.2%, now 41.8%
1,067applications filed
621visas issued
446refusals
#12strictest of 118 countries
Where Italy visa applications are filed: La Paz

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Bolivia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Bolivia → Italy

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Bolivia → Italy rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Bolivia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Italy: good to know

Rome

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+39

Calling code

C, F, L

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Bolivia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Italy

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Bolivia citizens need a visa for Italy?
Bolivia citizens need a visa to enter Italy. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Bolivia or Italy?
The Italy passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 35. Global rank: Bolivia #117, Italy #8.
Where can Bolivia and Italy citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 34 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Italy?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bolivia and Italy?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bolivia passport ranking

Where else the Bolivia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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