Temporary stay for work (permanencia temporal por trabajo) of 1, 2 or 3 years, leading to permanent stay
Foreigners working in Bolivia apply to DIGEMIG for a temporary stay of 1, 2 or 3 years, as employees or self-employed, or under state or private agreements. Employees show a notarised job invitation, a work contract endorsed by the Ministry of Labour, or a notarised civil contract, together with the company's registration documents, criminal record certificates and proof of funds. After holding a 3-year temporary stay, they can apply for permanent stay (permanencia definitiva). Nationals of MERCOSUR and Andean Community countries have separate residence agreements.
1 entry rule for Bolivia based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Bolivia
Money
3
Currency
Bolivian Boliviano
BOB
Bolivian Boliviano
Cost of living
39
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 13%
Income tax (national)
IVA 13% · social security 12.71%
No conventional income tax on wages; employees pay the 13% RC-IVA on pay above two minimum wages, offsettable with VAT invoices.
Living
1
Happiness
#76 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign employees, self-employed workers and people working under agreements in Bolivia.
Eligibility
Entry status
To start: an entry stamp (Group I countries), a consular or DIGEMIG visa, or a transitory stay as applicable.
Employment evidence
A notarised invitation to work from the institution or company, a work contract endorsed by the Ministry of Labour, or a notarised civil contract, each with copies of the company's incorporation, tax number (NIT) or commercial registration.
Criminal records
Show police or criminal record certificates, with extra Bolivian certificates depending on how long you have been in Bolivia.
- Home-country police or criminal record certificate, or an INTERPOL certificate
- Bolivian REJAP certificate if you have been in Bolivia 6 months or more
- FELCC/FELCN police certificates after 180 days
Official wording
Police or criminal record certificate from your country of origin or an INTERPOL certificate; Bolivian REJAP certificate if you have been in Bolivia 6 months or more; FELCC/FELCN police certificates after 180 days.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFunds
- Document checklistSworn declaration form for temporary stay
- FeesTemporary stay for work - 1 year
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