A job offer does not give you the right to work. Before starting, the employee and the company should both know that the immigration status matches the work being done.
A visitor stay is not a work status
Being legally in Bolivia as a visitor is different from being allowed to work here. If you plan to take a job, your status must allow for it, and it is best to sort this out before your first day.
What employees should prepare
- Your signed employment contract
- Your qualifications, legalized if issued abroad
- Your police certificate and civil documents
- Proof of your legal entry and current status
What employers should check
Companies are part of the process too. Before hiring, check that the company's own documents are in order, that the contract describes the actual role and that the person's status allows the work.
Remote workers and freelancers
Working from Bolivia for a company abroad raises its own questions, and the answer depends on how long you stay and how you are paid. Do not assume you are exempt. Ask before you settle in.
Starting your own business
Foreigners who set up a company in Bolivia need to deal with two things separately: forming the business and obtaining a residence status linked to it. Plan them together so one does not hold up the other.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Immigration requirements change and depend on your case, so confirm them before you act.
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