Discover Bolivia: The World's Fastest ID Card

With our Mercosur Temporary Residence Permit service, you can obtain a 2-3 year visa, allowing you to live and work legally while enjoying the benefits of the lowest cost of living on the continent.

Bolivia offers a low cost of living, diverse landscapes from the Andes to the Amazon, and access to benefits associated with MERCOSUR. Whether you are an entrepreneur, remote worker, or a professional relocating for work, this residency provides a direct path to integration without excessive bureaucracy.

Key Benefits

• Flexible Duration: Permits are issued for 1, 2, or 3 years and are renewable to reach up to three years of residency.
• Work Authorization: Legally perform work activities in Bolivia as an employee, independent contractor, or self-employed professional.
• Path to Permanence: After three years, you become eligible for a Permanent Residence Visa.
• Identity Card: Obtain a Bolivian ID for foreigners, making daily life, banking, and more easier. Note that absences exceeding 90 days (continuous or cumulative) per year may revoke your permit, but the ID card remains active until its expiration date.
• Extension Options: Request up to 180 days of absence for work, family, or health reasons, supported by documentation.
• Fast Processing: The entire immigration process is generally completed in 5-10 business days.
• Regional Access: Enjoy travel freedom within South America and potential tax advantages depending on your situation.

Step-by-Step Process

• Preparation and Documentation: Gather the necessary documents, including apostilled items from abroad. We provide guidance on legalization.
• Arrival in Bolivia: Enter the country and we will initiate your application at the General Directorate of Migration offices.
• Application Submission: Submit the sworn declaration form, passport, and criminal background checks. Processing is immediate.
• Medical Certificate: Obtain a medical certificate from INSO in Bolivia.
• Obtain Mercosur Residency: Receive your Mercosur Temporary Residency.
• Request the ID Card: After the VPTT, complete the online pre-registration and visit the SEGIP Foreigner Section for your foreign national ID card.
• Completion: Receive your ID card in about 5 business days.

Our team supports you throughout the entire process, handling local requirements and visits to ensure a smooth experience.

Document Requirements

• Sworn declaration form (obtained at Migración offices).
• Passport valid for at least six months.
• Apostilled criminal background checks from the last five years of residence (or an optional Interpol certificate in Bolivia).
• Apostilled birth certificate.
• Photocopies of your passport, entry stamp, previous residency (if applicable), and identification pages.
• Medical certificate from INSO (Bolivia).
• Four 4x4 cm photos with a white background.

Timeline

The residency application is processed immediately at Migración. The ID card takes approximately 5 business days. Overall, expect 5-10 business days for the entire process, assuming all documents are prepared.