🇧🇴 Bolivia · General Residence
Cambio de condición migratoria — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €151 |
| Minimum annual salary | €251 |
| Proof of savings | €628 |
| Minimum investment | €2,512 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €13 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.lexivox.org/norms/BO-DS-N1923.xhtml.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €151.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Previo cumplimiento de los requisitos establecidos en el presente Decreto Supremo, podrán cambiar su condición migratoria a una permanencia transitoria o temporal por motivos de estudio, trabajo, salud, familia o humanitaria”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.