About the Bolivia Digital Nomad Visa
Bolivia offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Tourist Visa on Arrival or Visa-Free entry for most Western nationalities. 90 days per year. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Bolivia for Visa-free or Visa on Arrival: 30–90 days depending on nationality (most Western nationalities: 90 days per calendar year, renewable by exit and re-entry). Some nationalities receive 30 days on arrival extendable to 90 days. Maximum 90 days per year regardless of entries. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Bolivia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist visa. Must demonstrate sufficient funds for stay. No remote work visa framework. Bolivia does not currently have a digital nomad visa program.
Documents needed
- Visa on Arrival/Visa-Free: valid passport (6+ months validity)
- return/onward ticket
- proof of accommodation
- proof of financial means
- immigration form (completed on arrival). US citizens: USD $160 in cash.
How to Apply for the Bolivia DNV
Processing time: Visa on Arrival: immediate at major airports and borders. Embassy visa (for nationalities requiring visa): 5–10 business days.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Check visa requirements for your nationality at cancilleria.gob.bo or nearest Bolivian embassy. Most Western nationalities enter visa-free or get visa on arrival.
- 3Enter Bolivia via El Alto International Airport (LPB — Viru Viru in Santa Cruz), Oruro, or land borders. US citizens: pay $160 visa on arrival fee.
- 4Immigration stamp shows permitted duration (typically 90 days maximum per year).
- 5For extended stays: exit Bolivia and re-enter for a fresh stamp (total still limited to 90 days per calendar year).
- 6No formal digital nomad framework exists. Remote working on tourist entry is widely practiced.
Application fees: Most Western nationalities: no visa fee (visa-free or free visa on arrival). Some nationalities: visa on arrival approximately USD $30–$160 (reciprocal fees — notably US citizens pay USD $160 visa on arrival; EU nationals generally free or minimal fee).
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Visa-free or Visa on Arrival: 30–90 days depending on nationality (most Western nationalities: 90 days per calendar year, renewable by exit and re-entry). Some nationalities receive 30 days on arrival extendable to 90 days. Maximum 90 days per year regardless of entries.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Bolivia
Bolivia income tax: flat 13% Impuesto a las Utilidades de las Empresas (IUE) for businesses; personal income generally taxed via RC-IVA (complementary regime). Tax residency complex — generally after 183 days. No income tax for non-residents on foreign-sourced income. Bolivia uses the Boliviano (BOB). No digital nomad tax framework.