Bolivia drops visa rules for U.S. and Israel in bold policy shift
Bolivia has scrapped visa requirements for travellers from the United States, Israel, and several other nations. The change allows visitors to enter with just a passport for stays of up to 90 days. The decision marks a major shift in the country’s foreign policy under its new conservative government.
The policy reversal undoes restrictions introduced by former President Evo Morales in 2007. Morales had imposed visa rules in response to rising anti-American sentiment and Bolivia’s strained ties with the U.S. Now, under President Rodrigo Paz, the first conservative leader in nearly two decades, the government is pursuing a broader economic and geopolitical reset.
The new rules take effect immediately, allowing passport holders from the U.S., Israel, and other nations to enter without a visa. The policy aims to revive tourism and inject much-needed foreign currency into Bolivia’s economy. However, travellers are still advised to stay alert due to potential unrest in the region.
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