Moving to Norway from Bolivia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bolivia to Norway — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bolivia to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bolivia to Norway, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
16 ↑ 14% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bolivia to Norway.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
NO
1.5

Norway 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
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
NO
51.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway 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
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
NO
7.2t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Norway 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
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
NO
2.0%

Norway 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%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
NO
$90,500

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Norway 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
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
NO
2.3

Norway 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 Norway. To live, work, or study long-term in Norway, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Norway's immigration authority.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Norway 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 Norway?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Norway has 45.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO NO
Population 12,054,379 5,553,840
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112