Moving to Bolivia from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bolivia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
10 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Bosnia and Herzegovina live in Bolivia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bolivia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
BO
17.6

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
BO
12.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BA
55.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
BO
2.3t

Bolivia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
BO
1.2%

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
10.4%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
BO
$9,700

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
BO
22.3

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Bolivia across all family life metrics.

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bolivia.
Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bolivia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bolivia has 10.9 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 Bolivia safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA BO
Population 3,816,459 12,054,379
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110