Moving to Belgium from Bolivia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bolivia to Belgium — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bolivia to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bolivia to Belgium, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
35 ↓ 26% vs 2022

people moved from Bolivia to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bolivia and Belgium stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
BE
1.1
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
BE
62%

Belgium performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
BE
63.9

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BO
54.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
BE
7.3t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BO
10.9
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
BE
51.9%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
BE
$63,600

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
BE
3.2

Belgium generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Belgium.
Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Bolivia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

With 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belgium can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bolivia and Belgium.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 62% of people in Belgium feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO BE
Population 12,054,379 11,847,338
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Euro (€)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112