Political Crisis Intensifies, Affecting All Immigration Processing

At a Glance

As the political situation intensifies following the resignation of the Bolivian President, more government offices and private entities are closing, preventing Fragomen, foreign nationals and employers from initiating or completing immigration processes. Foreign nationals and employers should expect processing delays for all pending and new immigration-related applications including Resident Visa applications, Identity Card issuance and document services, among other processes, until the situation normalizes. Affected foreign nationals with filed applications which require submission of the applicant's original passport or identification document may face travel restrictions until the Ministry of Government reopens. The situation

Bolivia's political crisis has intensified following President Evo Morales' resignation, causing further closures of government office and private entities. The duration of closures is unclear at this time.

Impact

General processing disruptions. Civil unrest and closures are preventing Fragomen, foreign nationals and employers from initiating or completing immigration processes. Foreign nationals and employers should expect processing delays for all pending and new immigration-related applications including Resident Visa applications, Identity Card issuance and document services, among other processes until the situation normalizes. Travel...