Moving to Venezuela from Bolivia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bolivia to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bolivia to Venezuela.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Bolivia to Venezuela, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bolivia to Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bolivia generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Venezuela 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 Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.
Bolivia passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Free
Venezuela passport holder visiting Bolivia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Venezuela?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 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 Venezuela safe for expats?
Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Bolivia?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.
