Bolivia travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on July 2, 2025, 4:22 a.m.
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Exercise increased caution

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Rabies Alert (Updated)

May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.

[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.

Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).

Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays

April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.

Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

[Warning] Measles state of emergency declared across Bolivia

June 26, 2025, 12:40 a.m.
1. Measles outbreak in Bolivia and precautions to take before traveling (1) On June 24, the Bolivian government issued a "Measles State of Emergency" for the whole of Bolivia. According to the Ministry of Health, a total of 60 cases of measles have been confirmed, including 57 in Santa Cruz Department, 2 in La Paz Department, and 1 in Potosi Department.
(2) In Bolivia, measles vaccinations are administered twice a year, at 12 and 18 months of age. However, due to the worsening economic situation, there is a shortage of vaccines, and it is difficult to receive the vaccination at hospitals after traveling to Bolivia.
(3) If you are traveling to Bolivia, please check your measles vaccination history in your maternal and child health handbook or other document. If you do not have a record of having been vaccinated, please consider getting vaccinated in advance.
(4) In Japan, an antibody test is conducted before measles vaccination. Even if you have no record of regular vaccination, if you have had measles and the test shows that you are immune (high antibody titer), you do not need to be vaccinated.

2. About measles
(1) Measles is known as an acute systemic infectious disease caused by the measles virus.
The measles virus is transmitted from person to person through the air, droplets, and contact. It is highly contagious, and if a person who does not have immunity becomes infected, they will almost always develop symptoms. It is said that once infected and develops symptoms, the immunity lasts for life.
(2) Approximately 10 days after infection, cold-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and runny nose appear. After 2-3 days of fever, a high fever of 39°C or higher and a rash appear. Pneumonia and otitis media are likely to occur, and it is said that encephalitis develops in one out of every 1,000 patients.
(3) The death rate is said to be 1 in 1,000, even in developed countries. Another complication, although not common (approximately 1 in 100,000 people), is the development of a central nervous system disease called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), especially in school-age children, after infection with the measles virus.
(4) Currently, measles outbreaks have been reported overseas other than in Bolivia, and reports of imported cases suspected to be from foreign countries are increasing in Japan.
(reference)
○ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website: About measles
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou/measles/index.html
○ National Institute of Infectious Diseases Infectious Disease Epidemiology Center website
https://www.niid.go.jp/niid/ja/diseases/ma/measles.html
○ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare FORTH website: Measles
https://www.forth.go.jp/moreinfo/topics/name62.html

3. Measles vaccinations
(1) Measles is highly contagious and can be transmitted through the air, so it cannot be prevented by hand washing and wearing a mask alone. Measles vaccination is the most effective method of prevention.
(2) It is said that about 95% of people can acquire immunity against the measles virus by receiving a single dose of a measles-containing vaccine (the most commonly administered vaccine is the measles-rubella combination vaccine). In addition, if you have come into contact with a measles patient, you may be able to prevent the onset of measles by receiving the vaccine within 72 hours.
(3) In Japan, a one-dose routine vaccination system for children aged 12 months to 6 years began in October 1978. In 2006, a two-dose vaccination system was introduced for 1-year-olds and children in the year before entering elementary school. For the five years from 2008 to 2012, a second dose of the vaccine was administered to people of age equivalent to first-year junior high school students and third-year high school students as part of the routine vaccination.
(4) A survey of measles antibody status among 5,483 Japanese people conducted in 2023 showed that the antibody possession rate was the highest at 95% or higher among those aged 45 and over, including those with no history of vaccination. It was found that a very large number of people acquired antibodies due to measles infection before receiving regular vaccination.
(reference)
○ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website: Measles and rubella vaccine (MR vaccine)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou/yobou-sesshu/vaccine/mr/index.html
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website: Measles and rubella vaccination status
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/bunya/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou21/hashika.html
○ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare FORTH website: How to find vaccination institutions
https://www.forth.go.jp/useful/vaccination02.html
○ National Institute for Health Risk Management, "Measles antibody status - FY2023 infectious disease epidemic forecast survey (provisional results)"
https://id-info.jihs.go.jp/surveillance/iasr/45/535/article/050/index.html

4. Things to note after arriving in Bolivia
(1) After returning to Japan, pay careful attention to your health condition for around two weeks, as you may develop measles.
(2) If you experience symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, bloodshot eyes, or a full-body rash, visit a medical institution. When visiting a medical institution, tell the medical institution in advance that you have traveled to an area where measles is prevalent and that you may have measles.
(3) When visiting a medical institution, follow the instructions of the medical institution and, whenever possible, avoid using public transportation to visit the institution.

5. Please submit your residence notification and register with Tabi-Regi.
(1) Before traveling abroad, be sure to inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel itinerary and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for more than three months, be sure to submit a residence notification.
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Online Residence Notification
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
(2) If you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ overseas travel registration system “Tabi-Reji” so that you can receive safety information at any time while you are overseas.
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Travel Register
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html

○Embassy of Japan in Bolivia Address: Calle Rosendo Gutierrez No. 497, esq. Sanchez Lima, La Paz, Bolivia (PO Box 2725)
Phone: (591-2) 241-9110~3
FAX : (591-2) 241-1919
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: consul.lpz@lz.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)

○Consular Office in Santa Cruz Address: Calle Saavedra No. 314, Esq. Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (PO Box 543)
Phone: (591-3) 333-1329
FAX : (591-3) 335-1022
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/santacruz.html
Email:consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp

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