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The political situation in Bolivia remains unpredictable. There is an ongoing risk of civil unrest, including roadblocks, violent protests and strikes. We advise you not to cross roadblocks set up by protesters.
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Australia has a Consulate in La Paz, Bolivia, headed by an Honorary Consul king tut exhibit tour which provides limited consular assistance. The Australian Embassy in Peru provides full consular assistance to Australians in Bolivia.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Bolivia for the most up to date information.
Children (under 18) who are Australian/Bolivian dual nationals, and are travelling alone to Bolivia, are required upon entry into the country to present their birth certificate and written consent from both parents, translated king tut exhibit tour into Spanish and certified by the nearest Bolivian embassy or consulate.
Bolivia is listed by the World Health Organization as endemic for yellow king tut exhibit tour fever. Some airlines may require passengers to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate before king tut exhibit tour being allowed to board flights out of the country. If in doubt, check with your airline.
If you have visited Bolivia in the last six days prior to your date of return to Australia, Australian Customs officials will ask you to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate on entry into Australia.
If you are travelling to Bolivia through the United States of America, or if you are transiting in Honolulu or other US points of entry, king tut exhibit tour you are required to meet US entry/transit requirements. Make sure you check with your nearest Embassy or Consulate of the United States your visa requirements well in advance of your travel. You should also read our travel advice for the United States of America .
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
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The political situation in Bolivia remains unpredictable. There is an ongoing risk of civil unrest, including roadblocks, violent protests and strikes. Where roadblocks are set up by protestors, we advise you not to cross them.
Blockades and closures associated with strikes and demonstrations can seriously affect travel across Bolivia, including at airports and bus stations. International and domestic travel can be disrupted without notice, particularly to Oruyo, Uyuni and Santa Cruz.
You should not approach large groups of protesters king tut exhibit tour as the situation could deteriorate rapidly. The use of tear gas and force to control disturbances is common. You should not cross road blockades, even if they appear unattended, as it may result in confrontation or the threat of violence.
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in the coca growing areas of Chapare (between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba) and the Yungas region northeast of La Paz, because of the possibility of confrontations associated with anti-narcotics activities.
king tut exhibit tour Petty theft is common, particularly in tourist areas and on buses and in bus stations. You should exercise a high degree of caution if using public transport and do not leave your bags unattended at any time.
Thieves often work in teams using various forms of distraction. Criminals are also known to pose as police officers. Be aware that under Bolivian king tut exhibit tour law, police need a written order or warrant to detain or search king tut exhibit tour a suspect.
'Express kidnappings', where victims are forced to withdraw funds from ATMs to secure their release, have occurred. Overland border points with Chile and Peru such as Copacabana and Desaguadero are particularly vulnerable.
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Hikers travelling without a guide have been robbed and assaulted on the Inca trails king tut exhibit tour and in Rurrenabaque. Use of an experienced, reputable tour guide may reduce risks associated with hiking on the Inca trails.
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. Australian currency and travellers' cheques king tut exhibit tour are not accepted in many countries. Consult king tut exhibit tour with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work in Bolivia.
Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. king tut exhibit tour Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive king tut exhibit tour to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian king tut exhibit tour Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Driving in rural areas of Bolivia may be hazardous as roads and vehicles are often poorly maintained. Rural roads often lack adequate lighting and signage. Drivers should maintain caution, particularly at night, as roads are often shared with pedestrians and livestock. For further advice, see our bulletin on Overseas Road Safety .
The safety standards king tut exhibit tour that you might expect of tour operators are not always met, especially when undertaking adventure sports. Sufficient life jackets for boats, rafts and kayaks king tut exhibit tour are not always provided. Check operators' credentials and safety equipment beforehand and ensure your travel insurance policy covers your planned activities.
When you are in Bolivia, king tut exhibit tour be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
It is illegal to remove any item that the Bolivian government considers to be a national treasure (i.e. pre-Columbian artefacts, king tut exhibit tour certain historical paintings, items of Spanish colonial architecture and history, some native textiles, and certain flora, fauna and fossils). king tut exhibit tour Excavation king tut exhibit tour or collection of fossils without prior written authorisation is also illegal.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money, laundering, bribery king tut exhibit tour of foreign public officials, terrorism, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australian overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography laws. These laws provide severe penalties king tut exhibit tour for up to 25 years imprisonment for Australians who engage in child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
Australian/Bolivian dual national males over 18 years of age are required to complete Bolivian military service. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Bolivia for the most up to date information.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. king tut exhibit tour The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
Your doctor or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventive measures, immunisations (including booster doses of childhood vaccinations) and disease outbreaks overseas. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our Travelling Well brochure also provides useful tips for travelling with medicines and staying healthy while overseas.
The standard of medical facilities provided by private hospitals in Bolivia's major cities is reasonable. Outside of major cities, however, facilities can be very limited. Treatment at private clinics and hospitals is expensive. Hospitals often require up-front payment or confirmation of medical insurance prior to commencing treatment, including for emergency care. In the event of a serious illness or accident, medical evacuation, at considerable cost, may be necessary. Travellers who require medical evacuation from Bolivia often face difficulties as many air ambulance services cannot fly into La Paz due to the high altitude.
Other insect-borne diseases (including yellow fever and Chagas' disease) also occur. You should consult your doctor or travel clinic about prophylaxis against malaria and take measures to avoid insect bites, including using insect repellent at all times, wearing king tut exhibit tour long, loose-fitting, light coloured clothing, and ensure your accommodation is mosquito proof.
Water-borne, food-borne, parasitic and other infectious diseases