Student Visa (180-day Exchange Student Visa)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Processing time
- 10-15 working days
- Fee
- Varies by embassy
- Validity
- 180 days (renewable up to 3 years)
- Entry
- Single entry
Acceptance letter from Bolivian university or educational institution (public or private university, school, college, or approved institute of higher learning) is required.
Eligibility
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Financial
Sufficient funds to cover stay period for duration of studies.
Minimum funds: $5,000 USD
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Health
Good health and good conduct requirements.
Required vaccinations: Yellow Fever
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: 180-day Exchange Student Visa Application; Form url: https://visas.cancilleria.gob.bo/
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Immunization proof required due to occasional Yellow Fever outbreaks.; Validity months: 1200
How to apply
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Appointment booking
Apply at Bolivian embassy with university acceptance letter and supporting documents. Processing takes 10-15 working days.
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Document submission
Initial 180-day visa can be extended up to 3 years at Bolivian immigration office until completion of studies.