Border

Bolivia — Chile border

Border crossings Bolivia — Chile for road trips: hours on each side, what is closed and who is refused — in both directions, how long the border usually takes and what your own vehicle needs.

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In short

Between Bolivia — Chile there are 6 border crossings, 4 with a name. Before you go, check them on the official sites of both countries.

Updated 26 October 2026
6 crossings

Which way you are going

Each country has its own border service and rules — we show both sides.

Bolivia → Chile

The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.

🛡️ Buy insurance locally. This country is outside the Green Card system: your own insurance is not valid, buy a local policy at the border or online in advance.PBUK — карта системы «Зелёная карта» · checked 29/10/2026

Visa for Chile →

Chile → Bolivia

The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.

Visa for Bolivia →

Border crossings

Hours are as reported by each side; one side open 24/7 does not mean the other is.

Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Recinto Multipropósito de Frontera Tambo Quemado
🇧🇴 24/7
🇨🇱 08:30-18:00
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Complejo Fronterizo Colchane
🇧🇴 24/7
🇨🇱 08:30-18:00
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Frontera Ollagüe Chile
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Complejo Fronterizo Hito Cajón
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Questions

Bolivia — Chile border: FAQ

Which border crossings are there between Bolivia — Chile?

The directory has 6 crossings: Recinto Multipropósito de Frontera Tambo Quemado, Complejo Fronterizo Colchane, Frontera Ollagüe Chile and Complejo Fronterizo Hito Cajón. Status and hours are shown for each crossing on this page.

How long does the border usually take?

Usually ≈ 1–2 h. This is our estimate, not a live queue: in season and on holidays it can take longer.

What do I need to enter with my own vehicle?

Insurance, vehicle papers (sometimes a carnet) and a licence — it depends on where your car is registered. Add that country in the Garage and the trip plan will tell you what your vehicle needs.

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Border crossings — OpenStreetMap. “Usual” estimates — CAMPLY.