This path is for people who need to enter Bolivia for a stated purpose and then, when eligible, pursue in-country temporary permanence through DIGEMIG.
Best for
- Employment or remunerated activity in Bolivia
- Family-based relocation planning
- Health-related stays requiring a defined purpose
Validity and fees
Validity: The standard specific-purpose visa is commonly issued for 30 days; temporary work and other subcategories differ. Ask the consulate to distinguish the visa validity, permitted stay and deadline for the corresponding DIGEMIG application.
Fee: Published official tariffs conflict: older and mission-specific pages quote different amounts. Request the current fee, currency and payment method from the consulate handling your category.
Document checklist
- Documents proving the activity in Bolivia or invitation from an entity or company
- Current criminal or police record from the country of origin or last residence
- Proof of economic solvency when applicable
- General visa documents: sworn application, passport, photo, health certificate if applicable, and fee proof
Application sequence
- Match the activity to the correct subcategory before filing.
- Collect employer, host, family, or institutional evidence before submitting.
- File through the official visa system or the competent consular office.
- After entry, plan the DIGEMIG permanence filing before the authorized stay expires.
Watchouts
- The activity evidence is the heart of this file; generic invitation letters are weak.
- A visa approval does not by itself grant long-term residence.
The right sequence depends on passport, purpose, where you are filing, and whether your documents need apostille or consular legalization.