Specific Purpose Visa (Visa de Objeto Determinado) - Volunteering

Bolivia•South America

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Specific Purpose Visa (Visa de Objeto Determinado) - Volunteering

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 unpaid social or humanitarian service for registered organizations.

The Specific Purpose Visa for volunteering is a travel authorization designed for individuals performing unpaid social or humanitarian work. It serves as the mandatory first step for those intending to reside in Bolivia, requiring the holder to initiate residency proceedings with DIGEMIG upon arrival.

This visa does not grant work authorization and is strictly limited to the scope of the sponsoring organization's activities.

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 for unpaid social/humanitarian service.

Must have an official invitation letter from a registered organization in Bolivia.

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 sponsoring organization in Bolivia

Proof of economic solvency

Certificate of good conduct/police record

International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (if applicable)

Flight itinerary

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Official pathway to legal residency
Allows for humanitarian contribution

Worth Knowing

Does not grant work authorization
Requires transition to residency status within 30 days
Fees may vary by consulate
Paid employment
Lack of registration of the sponsoring organization
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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