Bolivia · Income requirement

Bolivia residency income requirement for US citizens

Short answer

Bolivia gives temporary residence for a reason: work, your own work or business, or family. After 3 years you can apply for permanent residence. We found no route for retirement or savings alone.

Money needed, route by route

Temporary residence for independent workNo fixed amount: 3 months of bank statements, a contract, or rental or sale income showing you can support yourself
Leads to: Permanent residence after 3 years
Temporary residence for employeesNo fixed amount: 3 months of bank statements or your work contract
Leads to: Permanent residence after 3 years
Temporary residence for familyNo fixed amount: 3 months of bank statements or other proof; dependants add a notarized support letter from the relative
Leads to: Permanent residence after 3 years
Permanent residenceNo fixed amount: 3 months of bank statements, a contract or other proof
Leads to: Citizenship after more than 3 years of residence in total

Every route's full requirements → The full Bolivia guide →

Questions people ask

How much income do I need for the temporary residence for independent work in Bolivia?

No fixed amount: 3 months of bank statements, a contract, or rental or sale income showing you can support yourself

How much income do I need for the temporary residence for employees in Bolivia?

No fixed amount: 3 months of bank statements or your work contract

How much income do I need for the temporary residence for family in Bolivia?

No fixed amount: 3 months of bank statements or other proof; dependants add a notarized support letter from the relative

How much income do I need for the permanent residence in Bolivia?

No fixed amount: 3 months of bank statements, a contract or other proof

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