- Travel Advice
DFAT advice for Bolivia
When travelling to Bolivia, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Bolivia.
| Bolivia overall | This Advice is current for Friday, 22 August 2008. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be alert to own security | Exercise caution | High degree of caution | Reconsider your need to travel | Do not travel |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Local Travel (update), and Health Issues (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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- We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Bolivia because of the high threat of civil unrest and violent crime.
- Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
- Acts of civil unrest, ranging from road blocks to large demonstrations and strikes, occur frequently in Bolivia and can seriously affect travel, including at airports and bus stations. Monitor the local media for updates on the current situation.
- Australia has a Consulate in Bolivia headed by an Honorary Consul which provides limited consular assistance. The Australian Embassy in Chile provides full consular assistance to Australians in Bolivia.
- Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
- organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
- register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
- subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
