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Bolivia \u2013 practical information for tourists<\/b><\/h2>

Bolivia<\/a> is one of the most impressive countries in South America \u2013 a land of the high Andes, vast salt flats, Lake Titicaca, colonial cities and the tropical Amazon. Traveling to Bolivia requires a little more preparation due to the high altitudes, climatic differences and transport features.<\/span><\/p>

Bolivia in brief<\/b><\/h2>

Information<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Data<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Capital<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Sucre<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Seat of government<\/span><\/p><\/td>

La Paz<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Official language<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Spanish and multiple local languages<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Currency<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Boliviano (BOB)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Telephone code<\/span><\/p><\/td>

+591<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Time zone<\/span><\/p><\/td>

UTC\u22124<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Driving<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Right<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Electricity<\/span><\/p><\/td>

230V \/ 50Hz<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Internet<\/span><\/p><\/td>

4G in major cities, more limited outside of them<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Emergency number \u2013 police<\/span><\/p><\/td>

110<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Emergency number \u2013 medical assistance<\/span><\/p><\/td>

118<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Fire department<\/span><\/p><\/td>

119<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

1. Time zone in Bolivia<\/b><\/h3>

Bolivia<\/a> is in the UTC\u22124 time zone and does not use daylight saving time.<\/span><\/p>

The difference with Bulgaria is usually 6 hours behind during Bulgarian summer time and 5 hours behind during winter time.<\/span><\/p>

For example, when it is 6:00 PM in Sofia, it is usually 12:00 PM in Bolivia during the summer period in Bulgaria.<\/span><\/p>

2. Electricity and sockets<\/b><\/h3>

The electrical network in Bolivia is 230 V and 50 Hz.<\/span><\/p>

Type A and type C sockets can be found in the country. Therefore, it is advisable to carry a universal travel adapter.<\/span><\/p>

If you are traveling with a phone, camera, laptop, or other devices, check in advance whether their chargers support a 100\u2013240 V range.<\/span><\/p>

3. Visa to Bolivia<\/b><\/h3>

Bulgarian citizens do not require a visa for a short-term visit to Bolivia.<\/span><\/p>

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Bulgarian citizens are exempt from the visa requirement as of December 1, 2025. As of the information update on July 9, 2026, the Bolivian side has not yet provided precise parameters for the maximum duration of the visa-free stay.<\/span><\/p>

Always check current conditions before traveling.<\/span><\/p>

4. Passport and necessary documents<\/b><\/h3>

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the last day of the planned stay in Bolivia.<\/span><\/p>

It is recommended that you have:<\/span><\/p>