Bolivia Work & Temporary Residence — specific-purpose visa, then 1–3 year DIGEMIG residencefor 🇧🇪 Belgian citizens travelling to 🇧🇴 Bolivia

📋Required Documents11

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  Specific-purpose visa (visa de objeto determinado, ~USD 85) from a Bolivian consulate, or in-country status switch
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  Notarised employment contract with the Bolivian employer
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  Employer documents: company registration (FUNDEMPRESA/SEPREC) and tax registration (NIT)
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  Within 30 days of arrival: temporary residence application at DIGEMIG (1 year first grant)
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  Criminal record certificate from your home country, apostilled
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  INTERPOL certificate issued in Bolivia (obtained after arrival)
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  Medical certificate from a Bolivian health authority
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  Proof of address in Bolivia (rental contract or notarised statement)
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  Passport photos and full passport copy (every page)
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  Renewals: 2–3 year permits available; permanent residence after 3 years of continuous temporary status
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  Budget a few hundred USD total for first-year government costs

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Bolivia Work & Temporary Residence — specific-purpose visa, then 1–3 year DIGEMIG residence, book an appointment at the nearest Bolivia embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is USD 85.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Bolivia embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Belgian passport holders need a visa for Bolivia

Belgian citizens require a visa to enter Bolivia based on the current immigration requirements set by Bolivia's government. Belgian passport holders must apply through the Bolivia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Bolivia Work & Temporary Residence — specific-purpose visa, then 1–3 year DIGEMIG residence Applications Are Refused6

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  No valid specific-purpose visa (visa de objeto determinado), or a status switch that was not properly authorised.
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  No notarised employment contract with a Bolivian employer, or employer documents (FUNDEMPRESA/SEPREC registration, NIT) missing or not in order.
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  Failure to file for temporary residence at DIGEMIG within 30 days of arrival.
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  Missing home-country criminal-record certificate, INTERPOL certificate issued in Bolivia, medical certificate, or proof of address.
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  A relevant criminal record, or a renewal not lodged before expiry while still employed.
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  False statements or forged supporting documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Bolivia Visa Options

• Bolivia Consular Visa (Group 3) — prior DIGEMIG authorisation; embassy issuance only →
• Bolivia Tourist Visa (Group 2) — consular or visa on arrival; ~USD 30 (US now visa-free) →
• Bolivia Visa-Free Entry (Group 1) — 30 days per entry, up to 90 days per year →