Immigration lawyers in Santa Cruz, BoliviaArrive in Bolivia with your papers in order.

Temporary and permanent residency for citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay and Paraguay. Clear prices, from 20 business days.

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Services & pricing

Your residency, with its price.

Final client prices. USD amounts are approximate.

2-year temporary residency (Argentina-Bolivia agreement)

Bs 12,300≈ US$1,000

Applies to
Argentine citizens
You receive
Residency permit issued by immigration
Timeline
20 business daysClient provides ID and passport (if available). Starts with a 50% deposit.
Ask about this

2-year temporary residency (MERCOSUR agreement)

Bs 14,150≈ US$1,150

Applies to
Citizens of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay
You receive
Residency permit and Foreigner ID card (SEGIP)
Timeline
20 business daysClient provides ID and passport (if available). Starts with a 50% deposit.
Ask about this

Permanent residency (MERCOSUR)

Bs 17,220≈ US$1,400

Applies to
Citizens of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay
You receive
Permanent residency and 5-year Foreigner ID card (SEGIP)
Timeline
20 to 25 business days
Ask about this
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About us

Arribo means arrival. We take care of what comes with it.

Arribo Legal is an immigration law practice in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. We help foreigners get their residency in Bolivia.

Moving country is hard enough without having to decode procedures in a second language. We turn the process into a clear list of steps, deal with the authority, and tell you where your case stands.

  1. 01

    A straight answer first

    We tell you which residency fits your case before you pay anything.

  2. 02

    A file that holds up

    Every document is checked against the requirements of your specific procedure before it is filed.

  3. 03

    One contact from start to finish

    You always know who holds your case and what the next step is.

How it works

Four steps from question to decision.

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  1. 1

    Tell us your situation

    Send a message or call. Your nationality and what you want to do in Bolivia are enough to start.

  2. 2

    Confirm your option

    We confirm which residency applies to your nationality, what it costs and what you need to provide.

  3. 3

    We build your file

    You send your ID and passport, if you have one. We prepare the file and complete the forms.

  4. 4

    We follow it through

    We file, track the procedure and keep you updated until the authority issues its decision.

Client stories

In their own words.

Your case could be next.

FAQ

Questions we hear every week.

Argentine citizens can apply for 2-year temporary residency under the Argentina-Bolivia agreement. Citizens of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay and Paraguay can apply for 2-year temporary residency or permanent residency under MERCOSUR.

Temporary residency is Bs 12,300 (about US$1,000) for Argentine citizens and Bs 14,150 (about US$1,150) under MERCOSUR. Permanent residency under MERCOSUR is Bs 17,220 (about US$1,400). These are final client prices.

Temporary residency takes 20 business days. Permanent residency takes 20 to 25 business days.

For temporary residency, you provide your ID document and your passport, if you have one. Ask us what applies to permanent residency in your case.

No. Temporary residency starts with a 50% deposit.

Under the Argentina-Bolivia agreement, you receive a residency permit issued by immigration. MERCOSUR temporary residency includes the permit and a Foreigner ID card from SEGIP. Permanent residency includes a 5-year Foreigner ID card from SEGIP.

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Contact

Tell us where you are. We will show you the way in.

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia