The Mercosur Residence Agreement offers a nationality-based route for eligible applicants. Eligibility depends on Bolivia's implementation of the agreement.
Best for
- Citizens of participating states comparing regional residence options
- Families planning a move under a regional agreement
Validity and fees
Validity: The agreement provides a temporary residence route of up to two years followed by a separate permanent application. Confirm the applicable filing window and the procedure currently used in Bolivia.
Fee: Request the current government fee from DIGEMIG. Bloc membership alone is not proof of eligibility or a fee exemption.
Document checklist
- Proof of qualifying nationality and identity
- Civil-status documents and background certificates required for the route
- Required legalization or apostille, current form and fee evidence
- Additional evidence required for a permanent application
Application sequence
- Confirm that your nationality is covered by Bolivia's implementation
- Get the current temporary-residence checklist from DIGEMIG
- Prepare the identity, civil and background documents
- Apply for the next status before temporary residence expires
Watchouts
- Do not equate every Mercosur member or associated state with automatic eligibility in Bolivia.
- Colombian, Ecuadorian and Peruvian applicants should also review the Andean route.
- The linked historical DIGEMIG guide explains the route but is not a verified 2026 filing checklist.
The right sequence depends on passport, purpose, where you are filing, and whether your documents need apostille or consular legalization.