How To Become a Bolivian Citizen

Bolivia is a small and beautiful country located in the west-central region of South America. This nation comprises a pleasing nature, prominent culture, and an appealing travel destination, making it a favorable sightseeing destination. Although, the fascinating places are not the single cause of Outlander arrivals. Bolivia is well-reputed for its relatively low-cost expertise, from tuition and medical services to inexpensive and no-visa access to many countries. Acquiring Bolivian citizenship is an uncomplicated task that can be obtained by following a few simple steps.

Who Can Apply For Bolivian Citizenship?

Like many other countries, Bolivia gives people citizenship by birth or naturalization. A person can enjoy all the rights and benefits of Bolivia if they are eligible to get nationality through naturalization by following ways.

1. 1. Bolivia permits birthright citizenship through which a person can automatically become a Bolivian resident. Individuals can also register for citizenship if the child is born there without Bolivian parents. Furthermore, with both or single Bolivian parents, a person can register for citizenship without being born there. 
   2. A person can acquire citizenship in Bolivia from the age of 18 years if he/she legally lives there for three or more years continuously and become a permanent resident. 
   3. A person can get Bolivia nationality if he/she is in the service of the Bolivian military and continuously resident for at least two years. 
   4. Lastly, any outlander can apply for Bolivian citizenship if their spouse is Bolivian and the person is willing to live there for at least two uninterrupted years. 

Requirements For Prevailing Bolivian Citizenship

Obtaining Bolivian nationality demands admissible attention and time to carry out underlying requirements. However, individuals must have a special permit or Visa to enter Bolivia, following which they can apply for citizenship after that. 

Now let us look into the basic requirements for obtaining citizenship in Bolivia. 

Acquire a Special Entry Permit

As mentioned above, one should have to avail of a Special Purpose Visa, which permits a person to gain legal residency. You can apply for this Visa from the Bolivian embassy and submit some specific fees, no criminal record verification, and other essential documents. 

Convert Into Permanent Resident

After permitted entry to Bolivia, one should have to legally reside there for a minimum of two years continuously and register in the population registration. If the person leaves the country before two years, they are no longer entitled to Permanent Resident status. 

Open Bolivian Bank Account

Opening a Bolivian Bank account is an essential requirement to entitle oneself as a legal resident of the country and obtain citizenship. 

Showing Knowledge Of Bolivian Language

To acquire Bolivian nationality, one must showcase elementary knowledge of the nation’s language. The authority for citizenship registration only accepts applications if they are qualified in the language test. 

Qualify for the Citizenship Test

Besides language tests, the authority also provides a citizenship questionnaire in Spanish, which demonstrates the nation’s legal, political, and other fundamental knowledge. Individuals must be required to succeed in this test to obtain citizenship. 

Apply For Registration

A person can apply for permanent resident registration from a local municipal office after residing in Bolivia for at least two years; after that authority provides a special identification card. Subsequently, an individual can apply for citizenship in Bolivia, which requires a specific cost and a set of official documents like:

• • Citizenship test proof.
  • Resident Identification Card (requires a certain cost for resident registration and get this card)
  • Evidence for no criminal record.
  • Birth or marriage certificate (depending on the case)

Bolivian citizenship provides people with access to inexpensive living, working, tuition, medical facilities, and no-visa access to about 70+ countries and territories. Thus, all those looking to set foot in the country can go for any of the above-mentioned ways to acquire citizenship of the nation.

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