Visa services

Bolivia Visa Services in Houston

Need a Bolivia visa? Sam's Passport in Houston prepares the consulate file. Clients nationwide ship the passport overnight. Call (713) 784-5501.

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Outline

Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with the Bolivian Embassy.

We will FedEx or deliver your passport back to your address as soon as the consulate releases your passport to us.

There are different types of visas for Bolivia and each has its own requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.

Tourist visa

Gather every required document below for this tourist visa. A missing item delays consulate filing.

Required documents

Use this list for the file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport.

Passport

Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

The applicant must submit either a notarized Copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)

Visa application form

Please download, fill out and print 2 copies of the Bolivia Visa application form

Applications will not be accepted if they are not typed. Please do not leave any blanks, applications that are not fully completed will be rejected by the consulate at the applicants expense.

Photos

Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.

  • Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
  • Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
  • Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
  • No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
  • Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
  • Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.

Bank statement

Please provide a copy of your bank statement for the last three months or a copy of your credit card, front and back.

Proof of travel & Hotel reservation

Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.

Health record

Please provide a Color Copy of the applicants most recent yellow fever vaccination certificates/results.

Sam's request form

Download, print, and fill out Sam's request form.

Business visa

Gather every required document below for this business visa. A missing item delays consulate filing.

Required documents

Use this list for the file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport.

Passport

Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

The applicant must submit either a notarized Copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)

Visa application form

Please download, fill out and print 2 copies of the Bolivia Visa application form

Photos

Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.

  • Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
  • Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
  • Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
  • No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
  • Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
  • Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.

Letter of guarantee

A Business Letter of Guarantee is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: “Consulate of Bolivia / Houston TX”. Please look at the following Sample of the Business letter of guarantee.

Business letter of guarantee

Bank statement

Please provide a copy of your bank statement for the last three months or a copy of your credit card, front and back.

Proof of travel & Hotel reservation

Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.

Proof of criminal background

Please provide an original report of your most recent background check. Sam’s passport can assist in obtaining a background check for the City of Houston and most surrounding suburbs.

Health record

Please provide a Color Copy of the applicants most recent yellow fever vaccination certificates/results.

Sam's request form

Download, print, and fill out Sam's request form.

Ship your documents

Please use FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Priority Overnight unless the visa type asks you to email scans.

Houston office

1811 Bering Drive
Suite #100,
Houston, TX, 77057
Tel: (713) 784-5501

What to include in your package

PassportMust be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
Visa application formPlease click on the link below and click on the part that shows
(sworn Statement for Visa Application / Declaración Jurada de Solicitud Visa). Visa application form
Photos2 Passport-type photographs on a white background required.
Bank statementPlease provide a copy of your bank statement for the last three months or a copy of your credit card, front and back.
Proof of travel & Hotel reservationPlease provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
Health recordPlease provide a Color Copy of the applicants most recent yellow fever vaccination certificates/results.
Letter of guaranteeA Business Letter of Guarantee is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: “Consulate of Bolivia / Houston TX”. Business letter of guarantee
Proof of criminal backgroundPlease provide an original report of your most recent background check.
Sam's request formDownload, print, and fill out Sam’s request form. Sam’s request form
Call before you shipConfirm your visa type, travel date, and fees at (713) 784-5501.

Walk-in drop-off is available at Suite 100. Clients nationwide can ship to the Houston office. We return the passport by FedEx or local delivery as soon as the consulate releases it.

Common questions about Bolivia visas

Can Sam's Passport file a Bolivia visa?

Yes, when the mission allows third-party filing. Sam's Passport in Houston reviews the Bolivia visa file and submits a complete packet. Call (713) 784-5501 with your travel date.

Can I use this service if I do not live in Houston?

Yes. Complete any required local steps, then ship the passport and documents overnight to Sam's Passport in Houston from anywhere in the U.S.

How long does a Bolivia visa take?

Timing depends on the visa type and the consulate. Call (713) 784-5501 with your departure date and we will match the process to it.

Tourist vitur visa

Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with Brazilian Consulate. Applications can only be submitted on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Consulate. 

We will FedEx or deliver your passport back to your address as soon as the consulate releases your passport to us.

There are different types of visas for Brazil and each has its own requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.

Effective January 10th, 2024, nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States will need a visa to travel to Brazil on tourism or business. We will update on the application requirements and processing times once that information is made available.

Business vitem II visa

Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with Brazilian Consulate. Applications can only be submitted on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Consulate. 

We will FedEx or deliver your passport back to your address as soon as the consulate releases your passport to us.

There are different types of visas for Brazil and each has its own requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.

Effective January 10th, 2024, nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States will need a visa to travel to Brazil on tourism or business. We will update on the application requirements and processing times once that information is made available.

Work vitem visa

Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with Brazilian Consulate. Applications can only be submitted on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Consulate. 

We will FedEx or deliver your passport back to your address as soon as the consulate releases your passport to us.

There are different types of visas for Brazil and each has its own requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.

Effective January 10th, 2024, nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States will need a visa to travel to Brazil on tourism or business. We will update on the application requirements and processing times once that information is made available.

Passport

Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.

NOTE: For Non U.S. Citizens Applicant must submit either Notarized Copy of  Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)

Visa application form

Please follow the online steps to file Brazil Application Form.

Visa application form

NOTE: Please download, complete and sign the

Visa minor authorization

Photos

Please provide Two (2×2) Good Quality Color Passport-Type photographs with white background.

Proof of jurisdiction

Valid Notarized Copy of one of the following: driver’s license, utility bills, lease or bank statement.

NOTE: Houston Jurisdiction – Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. – The Consulate of Brazil in Houston only accepts applications for submission on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.

NOTE: Tourist visa applications are now jurisdictional, applications that are sent out of jurisdiction for processing will be subject to additional services fees

Proof of travel

Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary.

Sam's request form

Please download, print and fill out Sam’s request form.

Sam’s request form

Visa Fees & Processing time

US Citizens VISA

Fees
$160.00 |
Processing Time
5 working days


Canadian VISA 

Fees
$60.00 |
Processing Time
5 working days

NOTE: Each visa fee will incur a money order fee of $5.00 will be added to your invoice

Ship your documents

1811 Bering Drive
Suite #100,
Houston, TX, 77057
Tel: (713) 784-5501

Please use Fedex priority overnight or UPS priority overnight to ship your documents to Sam’s Passport Inc.