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Pathways to Residency and Citizenship in Bolivia

Bolivia

Bolivia offers residence through local work, independent activity, study, and family connections. Longer-term settlement depends on the kind of residence held and the person’s history in the country; student residence follows a different progression from the ordinary permanent-residence route.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Bolivia Work Residence Temporary residence for documented employment or independent work in Bolivia. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Bolivia Residence Through Family Temporary residence based on an accepted family relationship, marriage, adoption, or financial dependency in Bolivia. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Bolivia Student Residence Temporary residence for foreign students attending an educational institution in Bolivia. residency

Permanent residence

Permanent or long-term residence for people who meet the required residence period and other conditions.

Bolivia Permanent Residence Permanent residence for people with the required qualifying residence history in Bolivia. residency