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Expat Abroad · Bolivia

Living in Bolivia.

2 practical guides for Americans living in Bolivia, grouped by topic. Each one lists the official sources it is based on.

Bolivia

Arrival and immigration

Main hall of El Alto International Airport serving La Paz, Bolivia
Arrival and immigration · 6 min read

Entering Bolivia on a US passport: visitor stays and overstays

Bolivia dropped its tourist visa for US citizens on 1 December 2025. What the new rules require, how long you can stay, and who to ask for more time.

Bolivia

Visas and residency

Plaza Murillo with the Murillo monument and government buildings in La Paz, Bolivia
Visas and residency · 7 min read

Moving to Bolivia from the US: which visa or residence route fits

How US citizens move from a visa-free visit to temporary and then permanent residence in Bolivia, with the DIGEMIG and consular steps for each route.