Bolivia Digital Nomad & Student Visa Guide: Process & Requirements

Bolivia offers visas suitable for freelancers, remote workers, and international students. This guide details the requirements, necessary documents, and step-by-step application process to help you secure your legal stay in Bolivia.

Specific Purpose Visa (Visa de Objeto Determinado)

Requirements and necessary steps

Requirements:

  • roof of remote work for a foreign employer or self-employment.

  • Minimum income of $1,000 USD per month.

  • Health insurance valid in Bolivia.

  • Clean criminal record.

  • Intention to apply for temporary residence after arrival.

Average Processing Time:

30 – 90 days

Necessary Documents:

  • Completed visa application form.

  • Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity).

  • Proof of remote employment or self-employment (contract, invoices, or business registration).

  • Bank statements (last 3 months showing required income).

  • Health insurance policy valid in Bolivia.

  • Criminal record certificate (from home country).

  • Medical certificate issued in Bolivia.

  • Proof of accommodation (lease agreement, hotel booking, or invitation letter).

  • Passport-sized photographs.

Steps:

  1. Gather all required documents.

  2. Apply at a Bolivian consulate or the Dirección General de Migración in Bolivia.

  3. Pay the visa application fee (typically $85–$250 USD, depending on nationality and visa type).

  4. Attend an interview if required.

  5. Await visa approval (status updates available online).

  6. Once approved, register with the Bolivian migration office and apply for a temporary residence permit if staying long-term.

Student Visa

Requirements and necessary steps

Requirements:

  • Enrollment in a recognized Bolivian university or educational institution.

  • Proof of financial solvency (minimum $500 USD per month).

  • Health insurance covering the duration of stay.

Average Processing Time:

15 – 45 days

Necessary Documents:

  • Completed visa application form.

  • Valid passport.

  • Letter of acceptance from a Bolivian institution.

  • Proof of financial solvency (bank statements, sponsorship letter, or financial aid).

  • Criminal record check (for applicants over 18).

  • Health insurance valid in Bolivia.

  • Proof of tuition payment.

  • Medical certificate issued in Bolivia.

Steps:

  1. Gather all required documents.

  2. Apply at a Bolivian consulate or the Dirección General de Migración in Bolivia.

  3. Pay the visa application fee (typically $85–$250 USD, depending on nationality and visa type).

  4. Attend an interview if required.

  5. Await visa approval (status updates available online).

  6. Once approved, register with the Bolivian migration office and apply for a temporary residence permit if staying long-term.

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