Specific Purpose Visa (Visa de Objeto Determinado) - Religious

Bolivia•South America

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Specific Purpose Visa (Visa de Objeto Determinado) - Religious

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-21 days

Application Fee

85 USD

Stay Duration

1 to 2 months

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Issued to individuals performing religious duties or missionary work under the endorsement of a recognized religious institution.

The Specific Purpose Visa for religious purposes is intended for missionaries and religious workers endorsed by institutions registered with the Bolivian government. Like the volunteer visa, it acts as a travel authorization that necessitates a subsequent application for residency status within Bolivia.

Applicants must ensure their sponsoring institution is properly registered to avoid delays or denial.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 month
Extendable up to	2 months

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Permanent Residency (Permanencia Definitiva)

Bolivia

Permanent Residency (Permanencia Definitiva)

ValidityPermanent

Processing3-6 months

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be endorsed by a religious institution registered with the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed Sworn Statement (Formulario de Declaración Jurada)

Passport (minimum 6 months validity)

Recent passport-sized photograph

Letter of invitation from the local religious branch in Bolivia

Legalized certificate of membership/endorsement

Certificate of good conduct/police record

Proof of economic solvency

International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (if applicable)

Flight itinerary

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Official pathway to legal residency
Facilitates missionary and religious work

Worth Knowing

Does not grant work authorization
Requires transition to residency status within 30 days
Requires institutional registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Paid employment
Unregistered religious institution
Criminal record

Application Process

Complete Sworn Statement online

Submit application to Bolivian Consulate

Pay visa fee

Enter Bolivia within visa validity

Apply for residency at DIGEMIG within 30 days

Application Forms

Formulario de Declaración Jurada

Fill online

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