Bolivia — Complete Emigration Guide 2026
11,365,333 people · Capital: Sucre · South America
Updated H2 2026 · Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis
Overview
Bolivia is located in South America, with a population of 11,365,333. Its currency is the Bolivian boliviano. Our database tracks 22 visa pathways for Bolivia, each linked to a named source.
See also: Bolivia country profile
Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis. See our methodology and data sources.
Visa Pathways (22)
Sponsored Employment (3)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanencia transitoria por objeto determinado | €251/mo | €19 | 6 mo | 30d |
| Visa de Objeto Determinado — Trabajo + Permanencia Temporal (Work Visa + Temporary Residence) | €1,308/mo | €262 | 12 mo | 30d |
| Visa de Objeto Determinado — Trabajo Transitorio (Transitory Work Visa) | €188/mo | €25 | 6 mo | 30d |
Study (5)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanencia transitoria por intercambio académico | €126/mo | €70 | 6 mo | 30d |
| Permanencia transitoria por objeto determinado de estudio | €314/mo | €13 | 2 mo | — |
| Visa de Estudiante + Permanencia Temporal Estudiante (Student Visa + Temporary Student Residence) | — | €46 | 2 mo | 60d |
| Visa de Estudiante de Intercambio con Convenio Estatal (Student Exchange Visa — State Agreement) — GRATUITA | €31/mo | — | 6 mo | 30d |
| Visa de estudiante de intercambio sin convenio estatal | — | €46 | 6 mo | — |
Family Reunification (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa de Objeto Determinado — Familia + Permanencia Temporal por Familia (Family Reunification Visa) | — | — | 12 mo | — |
Spouse & Partner (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naturalización por Vínculo Familiar — 2 años (Naturalisation by Family/Marriage) | €1,046/mo | €87 | 12 mo | — |
Birthright (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalidad por Nacimiento (Citizenship by Birth — jus soli + jus sanguinis) | — | — | — | — |
Free Movement (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuerdo MERCOSUR sobre Residencia — Bolivia, Chile y Estados Parte (MERCOSUR Residency Agreement) | — | €436 | 24 mo | 30d |
| Decisión 545 CAN — Estatuto Migratorio Andino (Andean Migration Statute) | — | €13 | 24 mo | 30d |
General Residence (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambio de condición migratoria | €151/mo | €13 | 12 mo | 30d |
| Visa múltiple | — | €185 | 12 mo | — |
Permanent Settlement (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanencia Definitiva (Permanent Residence — after 3 years temporal) | €436/mo | €174 | 12 mo | 30d |
Naturalisation & Citizenship (3)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naturalización por Permanencia — 3 años continuos (Naturalisation by Residence) | €174/mo | €131 | 12 mo | — |
| Naturalización por servicio militar | €151/mo | €63 | 24 mo | 30d |
| Naturalización por servicios al País | €314/mo | €25 | 24 mo | 30d |
Medical Treatment (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Treatment Visa | €151/mo | €63 | 12 mo | 30d |
Tourism & Short Stay (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa de Turismo o Visita (Tourist/Visit Visa) | — | €13 | 1 mo | 30d |
Transit (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa en Tránsito (Transit Visa) | — | €63 | 24 mo | 30d |
Cost of Living
| Item | Bolivia | W. Europe Avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €320 | €1,200 | -73% |
| Rent (3BR) | €480 | €2,000 | -76% |
| Groceries | €95 | €350 | -73% |
| Transport | €25 | €80 | -69% |
| Utilities | €85 | €150 | -43% |
| Dining (meal) | €4 | €15 | -73% |
Salary & Employment
| Sector | Median (gross, €/yr) |
|---|---|
| Construction | €8,500 |
| Education | €7,500 |
| Engineering | €12,000 |
| Finance | €11,000 |
| Healthcare | €8,500 |
| Hospitality | €6,000 |
| IT | €18,000 |
| Retail | €5,500 |
Shortage Occupations
- Software Developer (Information Technology)
- Nurse (Healthcare)
- Mining Engineer (Mining)
Tax
Healthcare
Education
| University | QS Rank | English Progs | Tuition (Intl) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Mayor de San Andrés | — | 12 | €1,200 |
| Universidad Católica Boliviana | — | 28 | €3,500 |
| Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno | — | 8 | €1,800 |
| Universidad de La Paz | — | 6 | €1,000 |
| Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra | — | 22 | €4,200 |
Practical Info
Banking
Driving
Phone & Internet
Credentials
Quality of Life
Official sources
The visa data on this page is compiled from official government sources — 23 of the 23 pathways link directly to the government page they were verified against, and 24 financial requirements below carry the exact quote from the official source. Values that fail verification are removed, not guessed — see the live verification freshness index.
- lexivox.org · 4 pathways · verified 2026-06-24
- bolivianembassy.ca · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-22
- consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-22
- lexivox.org · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-24
- gob.bo · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-23
- visas.cancilleria.gob.bo · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-08
- oas.org · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-22
- laregion.bo · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-24
- bolivia.justia.com · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-10
- oas.org · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-09
- pdba.georgetown.edu · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-09
- bolivianembassy.ca · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-23
Verified requirements — exact official citations
Each figure below was verified verbatim against the official page linked, on the date shown.
Visa de estudiante de intercambio sin convenio estatal · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Exchange student visa without state agreement; USD 50 consular fee; 180 days” — bolivianembassy.ca
Savings / proof of funds: “Requisitos Completar la Declaracion Jurada de Solicitud de Visa. Pasaporte por lo menos 6 meses de validez. Certificado de vacunacion contra la fiebre amarilla y/u otra certificacion de salud, si corresponde. Una fotografia tamano pasaporte. Pagar el costo de US$50.00” — bolivianembassy.ca, 2026-07-06
Permanencia transitoria por intercambio académico · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “180-day academic exchange transitoria; private conv 160 UFV≈Bs.523; state conv free” — consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo
Savings / proof of funds: “Solvencia economica acreditada mediante extracto bancario y/o tarjeta de credito, excepto por motivos religiosos y por familia.” — consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo, 2026-07-06
Visa de Objeto Determinado — Salud + Permanencia por Salud (Medical Treatment Visa) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “COSTO Hasta 60 días 460 UFV´s Costo en bolivianos: 1058” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Savings / proof of funds: “Solvencia económica acreditada mediante extracto bancario y/o tarjeta de crédito.” — gob.bo
Visa de Estudiante + Permanencia Temporal Estudiante (Student Visa + Temporary Student Residence) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “COSTO Hasta 1 año y renovación 510 UFV´s Hasta 2 años 810 UFV´s Hasta 3 años y prórroga 1110 UFV´s” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Savings / proof of funds: “Requisitos Completar la Declaracion Jurada de Solicitud de Visa. Pasaporte por lo menos 6 meses de validez. Certificado de vacunacion contra la fiebre amarilla y/u otra certificacion de salud, si corresponde. Una fotografia tamano pasaporte. Pagar el costo de US$50.00” — bolivianembassy.ca, 2026-07-06
Visa de Objeto Determinado — Trabajo + Permanencia Temporal (Work Visa + Temporary Residence) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “COSTO Hasta un (1) año 960 UFV´s Renovación 960 UFV´s Hasta dos (2) años 1.260 UFV´s Hasta tres (3) años 1.560 UFV´s” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Naturalización por Permanencia — 3 años continuos (Naturalisation by Residence) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “SEGUNDO.- Aprobar la Creación de Tasas y Aranceles... 64 Por permanencia por más de tres años en el país No aplica 4000” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Permanencia Definitiva (Permanent Residence — after 3 years temporal) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “COSTO 2510 UFV´s Para menores de 18 años: 1260 UFV´s Para Religiosos Católicos, Metodistas: sin costo” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Cambio de condición migratoria · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “6 Autorización de traspaso... 62 De permanencias (transitorias, temporales, definitivas) La que corresponda de acuerdo a la vigencia de la permanencia. 150” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Permanencia transitoria por objeto determinado de estudio · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “COSTO Costo en UFVs: 160 Costo en bolivianos: 368” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Naturalización por servicio militar · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “COSTO Costo en UFVs: 2050 Costo en bolivianos: BS.- 5166” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Visa Humanitaria + Permanencia Temporal Humanitaria (Humanitarian Visa) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “50 Humanitaria Hasta un año Sin costo / 51 Prórroga temporal humanitaria Hasta un año Sin costo” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Visa múltiple · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “V-5 Visa Múltiple (múltiples entradas e salidas durante un año) $US 200.00” — consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Visa de Estudiante de Intercambio con Convenio Estatal (Student Exchange Visa — State Agreement) — GRATUITA · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “COSTO Convenio Estatal : SIN COSTO Convenio Privado: Hasta 180 días Costo en UFVs: 160 Costo en bolivianos: 368” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Naturalización por Vínculo Familiar — 2 años (Naturalisation by Family/Marriage) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “3. NATURALIZACIÓN POR MATRIMONIO CON BOLIVIANA O BOLIVIANO. CODIGO: NAT-003/MBOL/502... MONTO DEL COSTO DEL TRÁMITE EN UFVs) 2000” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Visa de Objeto Determinado — Familia + Permanencia Temporal por Familia (Family Reunification Visa) · 1 verified requirement
Minimum income: “DIGEMIG – Dirección General de Migracion ... Sin resultados encontrados — DIGEMIG entity portal loads but lists no specific trámite content; no income figure available to quote. Official migracion.gob.bo page is JS-shell/blocked.” — gob.bo
Visa de Objeto Determinado — Trabajo Transitorio (Transitory Work Visa) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “COSTO Hasta 30 días 160 UFV´s Hasta 90 días 360 UFV´s Hasta 180 días 610 UFV´s” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Visa de Turismo o Visita (Tourist/Visit Visa) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “COSTO Costo en UFVs: 250 Costo en bolivianos: 580” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Acuerdo MERCOSUR sobre Residencia — Bolivia, Chile y Estados Parte (MERCOSUR Residency Agreement) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “COSTO Costo en UFVs: 450 Costo en bolivianos: 1035” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Refugio (Refugee Status — Ley 251) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Artículo 11°.- (Gratuidad) El procedimiento seguido por una persona solicitante ante la Comisión Nacional del Refugiado - CONARE, no tiene costo alguno. Se eximirá del pago de timbres, valores y de cualquier otro tipo de pago, en los trámites que toda persona refugiada deba…” — lexivox.org, 2026-07-09
Visa en Tránsito (Transit Visa) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “16 OD por trânsito Hasta 15 días 50” — migracion.gob.bo, 2026-07-09
Frequently Asked Questions
How many visa pathways does Bolivia have?
Our database tracks 22 visa pathways for Bolivia across 12 categories, the largest being Study, Naturalisation & Citizenship, Sponsored Employment. Each entry links to a named source — 29% direct to an official government portal, the rest to a named embassy or professional reference while we complete direct verification.
What is the minimum income for the Cambio de condición migratoria?
The Cambio de condición migratoria lists a minimum income of EUR 151 per month, according to the official source (last checked 2026-06-24).
What is the average salary in Bolivia?
The average gross salary in Bolivia is EUR 402 per month. The statutory minimum wage is EUR 311 per month.
How much does rent cost in Bolivia?
A one-bedroom apartment in Bolivia averages EUR 320 per month, and a three-bedroom apartment averages EUR 480 per month.
What is the top income tax rate in Bolivia?
The top personal income tax rate in Bolivia is 13%. The standard VAT rate is 13%.
How long does it take to qualify for citizenship in Bolivia?
Among the pathways we track, the Visa de Objeto Determinado — Familia + Permanencia Temporal por Familia (Family Reunification Visa) lists 2 years to citizenship. Timelines vary by route and personal circumstances — check the official source for your case.
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