Top 5 tips to live in Bolivia

Five recommendations for those wishing to move to Bolivia:
1.    If you are planning on living in Bolivia for more than a year visit Bolivia first before your planned move.  In this way you will get to see what the country and people are like, know what the housing options are, what you can or cannot buy here, and what your living costs will be.  You will also have the opportunity to learn about the vast differences that exist in each city, region, and with the people of each area.
2.    Be prepared to adapt the culture.  While Bolivia is progressing quickly in many ways the people are largely indigenous and still influenced by their cultural background.  Therefore expect that Bolivia, the people, the ways of doing things, and outlook on life will be different, because it is.
3.    Get as much advance information about immigration matters as possible before you arrive.  Arriving without the correct documentation that you will need from your home country will prove to be frustrating, costly, difficult and time consuming to rectify after once you have arrived in Bolivia.
4.    If you are coming long term, ship as much of your personal and household items as you can.  If you are coming to live you can ship up to US$35K worth of personal household effects without incurring import duties.  Again it is important to make sure that your shipper from your country of origin confirms what documentation will be required by the Bolivian authorities before you leave.
5.    If you are not fluent in Spanish, budget to take Spanish language lessons as soon as you arrive.  Bolivia is a Spanish speaking country and, a part from in the tourist areas, very few people speak English.  Being reasonably proficient with Spanish will help you adapt, get to make new friends, and accomplish things more quickly.

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