CANCELLATION OF VISAS IN BOLIVIA: COMMON CASES
1. DUE TO MANDATORY EXIT
Practical Example: A foreigner exceeds the authorized period of their temporary stay. After being sanctioned with mandatory departure, they lose their visa rights automatically.

2. DUE TO EXTRADITION
Practical Example: An individual wanted for financial fraud in their home country is extradited from Bolivia. Despite holding a valid visa, it is canceled upon extradition.
3. FRAUDULENT VISA ACQUISITION
Practical Example: An applicant submits falsified academic documents to obtain a student visa. Upon verification of the fraud, their visa is canceled, and the relevant authorities are notified.
ENTRY PROHIBITION TO BOLIVIA: MAIN GROUNDS
1. LACK OF A VALID VISA
Practical Example: A tourist from a visa-required country tries to enter Bolivia without a visa. Their entry is denied.
2. MISSING REQUIREMENTS OR DOCUMENTATION
Practical Example: A foreigner presents an expired passport at the point of entry. They are denied entry and must return to their country of origin.
3. USE OF FALSIFIED DOCUMENTS
Practical Example: A traveler uses a forged passport to cross the border. Authorities detect the forgery and immediately deport them.
4. CRIMITICAL RECORDS OR REPEAT OFFENCES
Practical Example: A person convicted of drug trafficking in another country attempts to enter Bolivia. International police records reveal their case, and Bolivian authorities deny entry
5. CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY OR GRAVE OFFENSES
Practical Example: A person accused of war crimes seeks refuge in Bolivia. Upon verification of the charges, they are denied entry.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE ENTRY PROHIBITION IN BOLIVIA
- Asylum seekers.
- Victims of human trafficking.
- Individuals with direct family ties to Bolivian citizens (unless involved in the aforementioned serious crimes).
Practical Example: A human trafficking victim escapes and arrives in Bolivia. They receive protection and are not subject to the usual entry restrictions.
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- What should I do if my visa is canceled by mistake?
You can file an administrative appeal with the Directorate General of Migration to review your case. - How can I prove family ties with a Bolivian citizen?
You must present documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or adoption papers, as applicable. - What documents are needed to regularize my stay?
Requirements vary depending on the migration category, but typically include a valid passport, background checks, and proof of financial solvency. - What happens if I am a victim of human trafficking?
You can request asylum or humanitarian protection from Bolivian authorities without fear of penalties.