Filipino citizens moving to Plurinational State of Bolivia
Filipino nationals typically move to Plurinational State of Bolivia through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Direccion General de Migracion, Ministry of Government, Bolivia, so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 7 Bolivia routes — 6 can be started without a job offer, and 3 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
Tourist-entry rules for Filipino nationals are set by Direccion General de Migracion, Ministry of Government, Bolivia and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Plurinational State of Bolivia consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Filipino citizens
Of the 7 Plurinational State of Bolivia routes we cover, 6 can be started without an employer sponsor and 3 have confirmed permanent residence mapping. Language-test requirements vary by route — check each route below for the requirement set out in its official source.
All Plurinational State of Bolivia routes open to Filipino applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Multiple Visa for Business and Investment
One-year renewable multiple-entry visa for people carrying out investment and business activities that require periodic entry and exit from Bolivia.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Short-Term Work Stay (Permanencia Transitoria)
Short-term work permanence for foreign nationals carrying out remunerated or lucrative activity in Bolivia for up to 180 days.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Temporary Work Residence (Permanencia Temporal)
One-, two- or three-year temporary permanence for foreign nationals carrying out remunerated or lucrative work in Bolivia.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement
Temporary Student Residence (Permanencia Temporal)
Temporary student permanence for foreign nationals studying in Bolivia at school or higher-education level.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Temporary Family Residence (Permanencia Temporal)
Temporary family permanence for foreign nationals with qualifying family, dependency, affinity or marriage links in Bolivia.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement
Temporary Humanitarian Residence (Permanencia Temporal)
Exceptional temporary permanence for protection, trafficking, medical-accompaniment and certain post-release situations in Bolivia.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Permanent Residence (Permanencia Definitiva)
Bolivia settled-status route for foreign nationals with at least three years of permanence, with extension rules for close dependants.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement
Frequently asked questions
Can Filipino citizens enter Plurinational State of Bolivia without a visa?+
Tourist-entry rules for Filipino nationals are set by Direccion General de Migracion, Ministry of Government, Bolivia and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Which Plurinational State of Bolivia visa routes are best suited to Filipino applicants?+
Filipino nationals typically move to Plurinational State of Bolivia through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Direccion General de Migracion, Ministry of Government, Bolivia, so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Filipino applicants typically apply for a Plurinational State of Bolivia visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Plurinational State of Bolivia consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Plurinational State of Bolivia's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Filipino citizens need a job offer to move to Plurinational State of Bolivia?+
Not necessarily. 6 of the 7 Plurinational State of Bolivia routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Filipino citizens get permanent residence in Plurinational State of Bolivia?+
Yes. 3 of the 7 Plurinational State of Bolivia routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.