🇧🇴 Bolivia · Student

Visa de estudiante de intercambio sin convenio estatal — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance

Costs

Application / consular fee€46

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 6 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://bolivianembassy.ca/seccion-consular/servicios-consulares/visas/visa-de-estudiante/.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Health insurance

“"Certificado de vacunación contra la fiebre amarilla y/u otra certificación de salud, si corresponde."”

Criminal record

“"Certificado vigente que acredite que la persona extranjera no tiene antecedentes penales y/o policiales..."”

No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: Una visa de Estudiante es otorgada a los ciudadanos extranjeros que viajen a Bolivia con el objetivo de realizar actividades académicas o es”

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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 2026-06-22.

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