Korea added to Bolivia's visa waiver program starting this week: foreign ministry

Bolivia has included Korea in its visa waiver program beginning this week as part of efforts to promote bilateral relations and boost tourism, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday. The visa-free entry for Korean citizens, effective from Dec. 3, came as the South American nation has granted the visa waiver to seven other countries, including the United States, Israel, South Africa, Bulgaria, Malta, Romania and the United Arab Emirates, the ministry said. Previously, Bolivia had allowed visa exemptions to 51 countries, including Japan and Canada. The visa waiver program is expected to enhance convenience for Korean travelers and contribute to promoting bilateral exchanges between the two countries, the ministry said.Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times