What things would i need to do in the states before traveling to bolivia?

Question

Also Im thinking of staying in Bolivia to live there and I was wondering is there anyway I could stay there to live without being thrown our the country. Do I need to get a special visa or something?

Answer 1

Things have changed there for americans.

ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS:  A U.S. passport valid for at least six months from the date of proposed entry into Bolivia is required to enter and depart Bolivia.

Effective December 1, 2007, U.S. citizens seeking to enter Bolivia as tourists must have an entry visa. Bolivian tourist visas can be applied for by mail or in person at Bolivian consulates in the U.S., as well as at Bolivian ports of entry, such as at Bolivia’s international airports and at land border crossings. Bolivian tourist visas are valid for five years from the date of issuance and allow the bearer to enter the country three times in a year for a cumulative stay of not more than ninety days. The cost of the tourist visa is $100 U.S. dollars. The $100 fee can be paid in cash, by deposit to the Bolivian Consulate’s bank account or by money order. Tourists applying for their visa upon arrival to Bolivia must pay this fee in cash to immigration authorities. In addition to the $100 fee, the applicant must present a visa application form with a 4x4 centimeters color photograph, a passport with a validity of not less than 6 months, evidence of a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation in Spanish, proof of economic solvency (credit card, cash or a current bank statement), and an International Vaccination Certificate for yellow fever.

Answer 2

Theres a book called Cholas in Bowlers about an australian lady who went to Bolivia for 4 or 5 months, it is very interesting and maybe you should see if you can find it to read.

Answer 3

Check with the Bolivian Embassy closest to you.  Most of the Central and South American countries will issue a visa that is renewable for up to three or six months only, depending on the country.   Many also require that your passport be valid for at least six months after your planned exit from the country.  You may be able to start a residency application while you are still in the U.S., but it can still take a couple of years or so before the residency is obtained.