Moving to Bolivia from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1,004 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
BO
17.6

United Kingdom performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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

GB
13.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
BO
2.3t

United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
BO
1.2%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
BO
$9,700

United Kingdom 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
BO
22.3

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

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Bolivia without a visa.
Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bolivia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.

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?

United Kingdom performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to United Kingdom?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GB BO
Population 67,791,400 12,054,379
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +591
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999 110