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Bolivia

Bolivia provides investor, income, pension, work and family residence through its general DIGEMIG framework rather than a formally named golden visa.

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Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Residency routes

Lawful residence

Renewable residency that can lead, over time, to permanent residence and, in some jurisdictions, naturalisation.

Bolivia Residence

Bolivia does not operate a formal golden visa. Foreign nationals may obtain temporary residence under the country's general immigration framework on qualifying grounds such as work, business activity, family links and other recognised purposes. Temporary residence may be granted for up to three years, after which qualifying residents may apply for permanent residence.

From: No statutory minimum investment for residence. Any capital or business requirements depend on the applicant's underlying activity and supporting documentation.
Timeline: Typically 1–3 months, depending on the residence category, documentation and DIGEMIG processing.
Stay: Temporary residents may generally be absent for up to 90 days per year, extendable to 180 days with prior approval. Permanent residents should avoid absences of around 2 years, which may affect their status. Bolivia expects genuine ongoing residence, especially for those seeking naturalisation after the qualifying residence period.

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: No statutory minimum investment for residence. Any capital or business requirements depend on the applicant's underlying activity and supporting documentation.
Investment type: Business activity or investment, employment, qualifying income, pension or family basis, depending on the residence category.
Timeline: Typically 1–3 months, depending on the residence category, documentation and DIGEMIG processing.
Physical presence: Temporary residents may generally be absent for up to 90 days per year, extendable to 180 days with prior approval. Permanent residents should avoid absences of around 2 years, which may affect their status. Bolivia expects genuine ongoing residence, especially for those seeking naturalisation after the qualifying residence period.
Best for: Applicants seeking a relatively low-cost South American residence option who are willing to maintain genuine presence in Bolivia and accept a more traditional, document-driven immigration process.

Key benefits

Territorial tax system: individuals are generally taxed only on Bolivian-source income.
Foreign-source investment income: generally outside Bolivian personal income tax.

Data assurance

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Advisory desk

Workbook-backed brief, prepared for principals.

Programme terms, mobility data and source notes are drawn from the September 2026 data release and should be verified before any mandate proceeds.

Desk note · BoliviaBolivia provides investor, income, pension, work and family residence through its general DIGEMIG framework rather than a formally named golden visa. We recommend opening with a structured intake before any programme is shortlisted.

Data layer: September 2026
Program type: Mixed by country
Use: Informational

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Not legal, tax, or immigration advice

Figures are published by the relevant ministries or licensed intermediaries and shown in indicative form. Programmes change; terms of engagement are confidential. Nothing on this page is an offer of citizenship or tax advice.

Personal income tax: Bolivian-source income is generally subject to RC-IVA at 13%.

Temporary residence: available for 1, 2 or 3 years.

Permanent residence: generally available after completing the required temporary residence period.

Citizenship: naturalisation may generally be requested after more than 3 years of uninterrupted legal residence.

Dual nationality: permitted. Naturalised citizens are generally not required to renounce their original nationality.

Limitations / notes

Temporary residents may be absent from Bolivia for up to 90 days per year. Bolivia has no statutory golden visa or fixed-price investment programme. Requirements depend on the residence category, and permanent residence is generally available only after completing the required period of temporary residence.

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