Bolivia
All Visa Pathways(25 visas)
BoliviaCourtesy Visa (Visa de Cortesía)
Granted for up to 60 days to high-ranking officials, international organization representatives, and cultural or religious personalities invited by a Bolivian public institution via the Ministry of Foreign Relations.
BoliviaDiplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomática)
Issued to foreign citizens holding diplomatic passports traveling to Bolivia to perform official government duties, including ambassadors, consular officers, and envoys.
BoliviaHumanitarian Visa (Visa Humanitaria)
Grants 30-day entry on humanitarian grounds for persons needing international protection, trafficking or smuggling victims, or those accompanying a sick person requiring treatment.
BoliviaPermanent Residency (Permanencia Definitiva)
Grants indefinite right to reside in Bolivia after a minimum of 2 years continuous temporary residency, with path to citizenship after 3 years of legal residence.
BoliviaSpecific Purpose Visa (Visa de Objeto Determinado) - Religious
Issued to individuals performing religious duties or missionary work under the endorsement of a recognized religious institution.
BoliviaSpecific Purpose Visa (Visa de Objeto Determinado) - Volunteering
Issued to individuals performing unpaid social or humanitarian service for registered organizations.
BoliviaSpecific Purpose Visa - Health (Visa de Objeto Determinado - Salud)
Grants 30-day entry for foreigners requiring specialized medical treatment available in Bolivia, with option to extend via temporary residency.
BoliviaSpecific Purpose Visa - Work (Visa de Objeto Determinado - Trabajo)
Permits entry for 30 days to perform paid or profitable work activities with or without an employment relationship, and serves as gateway to temporary residency.
BoliviaStudent Visa - 60 Day (Visa de Estudiante)
Issued to international students admitted to primary, secondary, or higher education institutions in Bolivia for short-term study programs of up to 60 days.
BoliviaStudent Visa - Academic Exchange 180 Day (Visa de Estudiante - Intercambio)
Allows up to 180 days for studying at public or private universities or teaching centers under exchange agreements, extendable up to 3 years.
BoliviaTemporary Residency - Family (Permanencia Temporal por Familia)
Grants 1-2 year renewable residency for foreigners married to a Bolivian citizen, having Bolivian children, or with documented family ties, with an accelerated path to citizenship.
BoliviaTemporary Residency - Humanitarian (Permanencia Temporal Humanitaria)
Grants 1-year residency on humanitarian grounds for persons requiring international protection, refugees, or victims of trafficking, issued free of charge.
BoliviaTemporary Residency - Investment (Permanencia Temporal por Inversión)
Grants 1-2 year renewable residency for entrepreneurs establishing a company or investing in a Bolivian enterprise, requiring proof of capital investment and business registration, leading to permanent residency after 2 years.
BoliviaTemporary Residency - Student (Permanencia Temporal por Estudio)
Grants 1-3 year renewable residency for international students enrolled in Bolivian educational institutions, allowing long-term study and leading to permanent residency qualification.
BoliviaTemporary Residency - Work (Permanencia Temporal por Trabajo)
Grants 1-2 year renewable residency for foreigners employed by Bolivian companies or international branches, requiring an employment contract approved by the Ministry of Labour, leading to permanent residency after 2 years.
BoliviaTourist Visa (Visa de Turismo)
Allows entry for tourism, recreation, and visiting, valid for 30 days per entry up to 90 days per year.
BoliviaTransit Visa (Visa de Tránsito)
Allows passage through Bolivian territory for up to 15 days for travelers with confirmed onward travel to a third country.
BoliviaVE — Visa de Estudiante (Student Visa)
Entry permit and renewable residency pathway for foreign students enrolled in academic programs or exchange programs in Bolivia, valid up to 3 years.
BoliviaVH — Visa Humanitaria (Humanitarian Visa)
Free protection-based visa for individuals or families facing documented humanitarian crises or displacement, offering a pathway to Bolivian residency.
BoliviaVM — Visa Múltiple (Multiple Entry Visa)
Multiple-entry visa for investors and business professionals requiring recurring short-term access to Bolivia, valid for 90 days per entry over a one-year period.
BoliviaVOD — Visa de Objeto Determinado: Trabajo Transitorio (Temporary Work Visa)
Project-based temporary work visa for foreign specialists and consultants undertaking finite, mission-specific engagements in Bolivia, non-renewable and valid up to 3 years.
BoliviaVisa Diplomática (Diplomatic Visa)
Free visa for accredited diplomats and foreign government representatives holding diplomatic passports, valid for the duration of their official mission in Bolivia.
BoliviaVisa Oficial (Official Visa)
Free visa for government officials and representatives holding official or service passports traveling to Bolivia on formal missions, valid for the duration of the assignment.
BoliviaVisa de Cortesía (Courtesy Visa)
Free diplomatic-adjacent visa for distinguished guests invited by Bolivian public institutions, tied to the sponsoring institution's invitation.
BoliviaVisa en Tránsito (Transit Visa)
Short transit authorization for travelers passing through Bolivia en route to a third country, valid for up to 15 days at nominal or no cost.