Visa, temporary/permanent residency, NIT and foreigner ID card — overview.
Updated: November 2026
Visa-free tourist entry (for DE typically up to 90 days per calendar year) does not allow permanent stay and usually no work. Anyone who wants to stay longer, work or invest needs the right permanencia at DIGEMIG (Dirección General de Migración) — often prepared with a consular visa or an in-country status change.
Fixed-term stay — typically in subcategories (work, study, family, investment, rentista, etc.). Durations often one to two years with renewal options, depending on category and current DIGEMIG practice. Usually allows legal stay and, depending on the permit, work.
Permanent stay after prior temporary residency and meeting further requirements (including proof of activity/means, clean criminal record). Check timelines (historically often several temporary years) and document lists in the current reglamento.
Short stays and certain visa categories via consulate or border posts. Special purposes (work, study) should be clarified before entry to avoid status problems.
Bolivia is associated with MERCOSUR rules; facilitated paths apply mainly to nationals of certain South American countries — not automatically to DE/EU. Family reunification with Bolivian relatives has its own document lists.
The Cédula de Identidad de Extranjero (SEGIP) is the central ID after permanencia is granted — for banks, contracts and bureaucracy. The NIT (Número de Identificación Tributaria) at SIN is needed for invoices, companies and many economic activities. Migration status and tax registration are linked but not identical: an accountant and gestor help avoid mistakes.
Disclaimer: This page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules and prices change — verify with official sources.
