Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
General visa requirements for travelling to Bolivia (Plurinational State of). These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Work / Immigration visa (Work Permit (Specific Purpose Visa))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- 30-60 days for work permit approval; entire process can take 1-5 months
- Fee
- Varies by embassy
- Validity
- 1-3 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Single entry
Formal employment offer from Bolivian employer willing to sponsor the work permit is required. Must provide police clearances from home country and any country of residence in past 5 years, plus medical certificate confirming good health.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have confirmed job offer from registered Bolivian company willing to sponsor work permit application.
Required status: Confirmed employment offer from Bolivian employer
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Specific Purpose Visa (Visa de Objeto Determinado) Application; Form url: https://visas.cancilleria.gob.bo/
How to apply
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Online application
Complete visa application online through official portal.
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Appointment booking
Submit documents to Bolivian embassy or consulate. Processing takes 30-60 days for work permit approval.
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Processing wait
Immigration authority must authorize all specific purpose visas. Entire process can take 1-5 months after filing documents.
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Visa collection
Upon approval, applicant receives Alien Identity Card (Carnet de Extranjero) confirming legal residency status. Valid for 1-3 years, renewable.