Bolivia · Property and renting
Can foreigners buy property in Bolivia?
Source-checked79 sources, 68 officialHow we checkIn brief
Foreigners can't own land within 31 miles of Bolivia's borders, directly or through a company. Elsewhere they can buy, and many people rent through anticrético.
Border zoneNo foreign ownership within 31 miles
ElsewhereForeigners can buy
Property registryDerechos Reales
AnticréticoRent by lending a lump sum
Property: no foreign ownership within 31 miles of a border
| Topic | What it says | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Border security zone | 31 miles from any border. The only exception is a law passed by two-thirds of the Assembly. | Checked against the law |
| Buying elsewhere | Foreigners can buy outside the zone. Sales go through a notary and are registered with Derechos Reales, the property registry. | Needs lawyer review |
| Anticrético | You lend the owner a lump sum, live in the property without paying rent, and get the sum back when you leave. How to register it, and the risks, aren't confirmed yet. | Not yet verified |
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