Real Estate in Bolivia
A Free Guide to Buying Bolivian Homes and Land
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Dec. 1, 2007:
US citizens entering Bolivia as tourists must now have an entry visa. Bolivian tourist visas can be applied for by mail or in person at Bolivian consulates in the United States, or at Bolivian ports of entry.
Living in Bolivia
Bolivian Work Visa Requirements
If you want to prolong your stay beyond the allowable three months, you must apply for a Temporary Residence Visa. The following is required:
- Application for Temporary Residence
- Proof of permanent address
- Valid Passport with Special Purpose visa
- Written request submitted to Sub-Secretary of Migration requesting temporary stay
- Work contract specifying duration of stay, legalized by the Ministry of Labour in Bolivia
- Work certificate from the Company or Organization
- Criminal Record Certificate
- Certificate of analysis ELISA
Once in the country, you must apply at the Ministry of Labour for approval of the Labour Contract, as well as at the Immigration department for the Temporary Residence visa.
Expect the Labour Contract to be approved within one week. It is valid for the duration of your work contract in Bolivia. The Temporary Residence visa will be approved in about 2-3 weeks.
| United States Embassy Avenida Arce 2780 Casilla 425 La Paz, Bolivia (591) 2-216-8000 |
Expat Job Opportunities in Bolivia
Your best bet for a job in Bolivia would be the gas and petroleum industry. There are also plenty of consulting opportunities available, as well as teaching English. Many expatriates make a decent living by selling native handicrafts on Ebay, or on their own Bolivian art and crafts export websites.