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Thinking of living in Bolivia? If you plan to retire in Bolivia, request residency, purchase property, work, invest or start a business, or just want to relocate because you love the country, visit our Live in Bolivia home page for a detailed guide: from facts about Bolivia culture and customs, health information, residency, property and real estate... to who gives the best dog wash... it's in there. This is our living in Bolivia forum. Ask any question you want here and we'll do our best to find the answers you need.

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2 months Santa Cruz de la Sierra - Sept - Oct 2010  Dear Readers, I will be going to Santa Cruz with my daughter to see if I could start up my business there. I would appriciate any info upon the city. I ...

Can Americans own property in Bolivia?  We are a married American couple interested in possibly retiring to Bolivia. Is it possible to own property (Free and clear) in Bolivia? Is income (such ...

import tariffs and taxes for household belongings  Hello Thanks for info.concerning lawyers that can help me threw the 1 year visa process.At present the pressing issue concerns bringing personal items ...

Anticretico?  I have read the article on anticretico...but would like more realistic experiences. On average....is this merely a gimmick? Do most owners fail to refund ...

Can a foreigner living in Bolivia get Bolivian citizenship?  I'm a foreigner living in Bolivia. Can I get Bolivian citizenship? Or can I only get residency? How many years must I live in Bolivia before I can request ...

How do I register my divorce from a Bolivian citizen if I no longer live in Bolivia?  If I was married in Bolivia to a Bolivian, then moved overseas and divorced overseas, how to I ensure my divorce is also registered in Bolivia?

lots of questions not enough answers  hello, I have been married to my bolivian husband for almost 6 years we live in the US but I have traveled to bolivia 3 times and we try to go every 2 ...

Living in La Paz  I am thinking of taking a job in La Paz and would like to know if I would be able to live of approximately $300 per month... See, the pay is more, but ...

English speaking Church in La Paz  The English speaking church in La Paz is the La Paz Community Church and International center. The web page is http://lapaz.moonfruit.com Would love for ...

Basic Cost of Living per Week  Hello, I am planning a trip to Santa Cruz, Bolivia in april/may 2010 and plan to stay 1-3 months,then comeback and decide what I want to do. I also plan ...

Health food supplements in Bolivia  My husband and I have been to Bolivia several times and are planning a move there. My Question: Is there a good place to purchase vitamins and supplements ...

Cost of university in Bolivia  Hi - Can anyone tell me what the average cost to attend university would be for a year in Bolivia - a price range including costs to live away from home,...

Apartment in Santa Cruz  Hi Bella, this is Jake, the guy with the dog who flew down here. I spent the last two months in the Yungas, but I am in Santa Cruz now and am in the process ...

New Life  Hi Bella,

My husband is taking a job in Santa Cruz next year and for my sins i am going to give up work and follow him. We don't have kids yet and ...

Expat Retirees in Bolivia?  Hola,
I would like to find out more about retirement possibilities in Bolivia. I didn't see a retirement forum, so will ask my questions here.
- Is ...

Giving Birth Overseas   I found out that I am pregnant with my third son only couple of months after we arrived to Venezuela. Venezuela was our first posting. I new almost no ...

El cholito rubio  1. Smile
2. Relax
3. Learn a few phrases in Quechua.
4. Don't argue with the taxi driver about prices. Smile and flag down the next one.
5. Don't buy ...

Culture Transition Tip No. 8  Expats, there is just no getting around this: unless you want to spend your time in lonely isolation when you move to another country there is one thing ...

What is living in Bolivia like?  Hi, my name is Andy and me and my wife are getting out of the uk and are thinking of moving to South America, maybe Bolivia. So if anyone can give us a ...

Culture Transition Tip No. 7  Before relocating to a new country, there's something you can do to establish a sense of familiarity in your new home. This is tip 7 in my 10-part weekly ...

Culture Transition Tip No. 6  Before relocating to a new country, research social taboos in the culture you’ll be moving to. This is tip 6 in my 10-part weekly series to help you feel ...

Process and cost of buying land in Bolivia  I am planning on buying a piece of land in an "urbanizacion" in Bolivia, but I am having a hard time finding explanations of the legal process and the ...

Culture Transition Tip No. 5  Tip 5 in my 10-part weekly series of tips to help you make your transition and relocation go more smoothly involves learning to make friends and preparing ...

Cost of furniture/household items  Hello! We are considering moving to Bolivia within the next six months. We are thinking of selling everything but clothes and a few cherished items in ...

Culture Transition Tip No. 4  Tip 4 in my 10-part weekly series of tips to help you make your transition and relocation go more smoothly involves local dress and clothing customs. See ...

Private schools in Santa Cruz  I can not find information on the tuition costs for private schools, specifically classes taught in English. I know of SCIS and the American Cooperative ...

Importing Vehicles  If you are moving to Bolivia and you plan to import your personal vehicle(s), there are several very important things you need to know. We contacted ADUANAS ...

Importing Household Goods  If you are moving to Bolivia and you plan to import your household goods, there are several very important things you need to know. We contacted ADUANAS ...

Culture Transition Tip No. 3  Tip 3 in my 10-part weekly series of tips to help you make your transition and relocation go more smoothly involves social norms. Each country has its ...

Culture Transition Tip No. 2  Part two in my series of ten Culture Transition tip videos, designed to help you in your decision regarding relocation, is about the importance of learning ...

Culture Transition Tip No. 1  Every Tuesday for the next 10 weeks, I will be showing you a brief 1 - 2 minute video with a tip to help you transition cultures. Today's question: are ...

thinking of living in Bolivia...need information on buying a home  We are interested in moving to Bolivia to live. My husband and I are 85 and 86 yrs of age in relatively good health, both of us. We are fluent in spanish....

Inquiry about work and living in bolivia  Hi there im also a webmaster myself and I am really proud of you that you did this very resourceful site even though you dont have any solid experience ...

Buying realestate in Bolivia  Hello, I am interested in real estate approx 5-10 acres for a small orchard and garden and perhaps a few head of cattle, few hives of bees, in essence ...

Concern about elderly medical care.  Our elderly parents in the USA have medicare. If they were to relocate to Bolivia....what kind of medical care could they expect and information about ...

Weekly tips and strategies for a new life in a new culture  Making new friends is the single most important thing you will do if you're planning to relocate, or already have. It will make the difference between ...

Learn to fill your life with friends and social opportunities in a new culture  Learn the Techniques You Need to Know to Fill Your Life with Friends and Social Opportunities!

Moving to a new place can bring up all sorts of positive ...

Ten easy steps to adjust to a new culture anywhere  You Only Need Ten Easy Steps To Adjust To A New Culture After Relocating

Are You an:
- An Expatriate, Moving Overseas for work?
- a Manager, VP, etc....

Moving abroad? 10 steps to ensuring your personal success  If you're moving or you've already relocated, then you've probably spent a lot of time packing, taking care of all the logistics of leases, bank accounts,...

Moving overseas for work or because of your spouses job?   If you're embarking on a work experience overseas, or you're the trailing spouse following someone taking that step, you're in for many changes. If you'...

Is living abroad really the best choice for you?  The decision to relocate is huge. If you're moving with a family, it's even bigger. You may be weighing whether this is a good career move, or whether ...

Taking the stress out of your military relocation  Are you about to embark on a PCS move, or have you recently done so?

Moving, in general, is a big and annoying process! You have to uproot yourself,...

What if my child is born in Bolivia  Someone asked today: If foreigners in Bolivia have a child born in Bolivia, is the child automatically, or easily eligible for citizenship? If so, how ...

Thanks Giving Day   I was trying to connect someone in Bolivia that will have a thanks giving dinner and will allowed us to make a press report please contact gus_vc@hotmail....

Absentee property owner  Please resend your email to me...somehow Windows classified it as JUNK...I labelled it NOT JUNK...then Windows Live email system 'lost' the email...Thanks ...

Mobile Dogwash in Santa Cruz  The other day someone left a stack of these flyers for a mobile dogwash in my apartment building. It's a great idea, really. They go to your house in a ...

learn the language  I moved to Santa Cruz Bolivia when I was three years old. My dad was a missionary pilot. He flew supplies to other missionary families who lived in the ...

Reasons Expats May Choose Vacation Rentals Over Hotels While Seeking Housing  Most expats research housing months in advance of a huge move overseas. And in some cases companies make all arrangements, whether temporary or permanent....

Top 10 Reasons Expats Should Ditch Their Books  How much does moving books, albums and DVD collections really cost? Why should you consider leaving your books behind? Have you ever calculated how much ...

20 things to know before you move to Bolivia  1. Know you are not alone. There are many expatriates in the same situation, feeling lost and confused and having a hard time getting adjusted. This is ...

teach at an international school  There are over 4000 international schools in the world. This international school teacher offers information and advice on how to get a job at these prestigious ...

guide for teen expats  Club Expat - A Complete Guide For A Teenager Moving Overseas
Author: Abhishek Agarwal
The thing that can shatter the life of a teenager is ...

traveling abroad with teens  Traveling Overseas with Teens: Keep Them Safe and Healthy
Author: Miriam Sirag
International travel with teens may be easier to do than with ...

expat teens and the return home  Third Culture Kids (tck's) - Teenage Trauma on Repatriation
Author: Matthew MacLachlan
The phrase,' going home' evokes strong and very individual ...

parents guide to moving overseas  A Concerned Parent's Guide to Moving Your Family Overseas
Author: Karen Fusco

There are lots of issues to be considered when deciding to move ...

expat kids identity questions  But Mummy! Where Am I From?
Author: Dominique Lummus
When he was six years old my son asked me, “Mummy, where do I come from?” and instead ...

coping with living abroad  Moving to a New Country, How to Cope
Author: Steven Coleman
A while ago I wrote about moving countries, where to find information and what ...

expat health insurance advice  Expatriate Health Insurance Tips
Author: Low Jeremy
If you choose to live away from your home country, it is vital that you get health insurance....

protecting your family while you live abroad  Protecting Your Family Abroad

Author: Rhiannon Williamson

If you have a spouse, dependents, children or anyone in your life about whom ...

moving overseas and culture shock  Culture Shock: Moving Overseas
Author: Jennifer Strong
Moving abroad is one dream that some people have. There are many things that make a ...

3 questions to ask about living overseas  Three Questions you Should Ask yourself Before Moving Overseas
Author: Mark Phillips
Crossing cultures by going and living abroad is not for ...

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