Moving to Spain from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Spain.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
8,999 ↑ 3% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Spain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
ES
0.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
ES
78%

Spain 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
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
ES
44.8

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain 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
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
ES
4.5t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Spain 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
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
ES
43.2%

Spain 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%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
ES
$46,400

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain 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
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
ES
2.5

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Spain has 36.0 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 Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 78% of people in Spain feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO ES
Population 12,054,379 47,163,418
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Euro (€)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 110 112