How Much does it Cost to Apply for a 1-Year Residents Visa in Bolivia?

If you are planning on working, volunteering, being a student, or just living in Bolivia you will need to apply for a 1-Year Temporary Residents Visa (1-Año Temporal).

The following is a breakdown of the various charges and fees (expressed in Bolivianos) that you will need to pay based on 1 person applying:

Memorial for FELCC (Lawyer)	50.00
Certificado de Antecedentes	15.00
Registro Domiciliario	25.00
Passport size potos (x5)	20.00
Certificado de Antecedentes por Extranjero	50.00
Folder for Interpol and Interpol “courier fee”	15.00
Certificado Médico	50.00
Blood Test	40.00
Memorial x1 Migraciones (Lawyer)	50.00
Declaración Voluntaria (Notary)	60.00
1-Year Application Fee for adult (Child Bs860)	1,350.00
Taxis (estimate)	85.00
Photocopying (estimate)	30.00
Total (Approx. USD265.00)	1,840.00

Generally the process should take about 4 weeks until you are able to submit your application to the immigration office. However if it takes longer you may need to arrange to extend your Objeto Determinado Visa for another month, or pay the fine for the additional days.

Altiplano Bolivia Services for Expats specialises in helping people with this process and will take away the stress and hassle for you.

Note that once you have your Residents Visa you will need to apply for a Carnet. The application fee for this is 450Bs (Approx. USD65.00).

After 1 year you can apply for a 2-Year Residents Visa, and after 3 years your indefinite residency.