Bolivia situation guide
Getting the SEGIP ID card
SEGIP is the ID office and is separate from Migración, so this visit is its own step. Focus on asking: what requisitos SEGIP needs, whether you must sacar turno first, and what happens on the day, usually huellas and a fotografía biométrica are taken on-site. When your datos are read back, check they are correct. At the end, ask when you can recoger the cédula and what to bring. Keep everything as questions and let the official confirm each point; this brief prepares you to ask, not to assume any eligibility or outcome.
Essential vocabulary
- cédula: ID card The identity card you are asking about.
- SEGIP: ID office The office that issues the cédula.
- turno: appointment / queue turn You often need a turno to be seen.
- huellas: fingerprints Taken as part of registering your ID.
- datos: personal details Check your details are recorded correctly.
- requisitos: requirements Ask what SEGIP needs from you.
Bolivian Spanish terms
- cédula de identidad de extranjero: foreigner ID card The specific ID issued to foreign residents.
- fotografía biométrica: biometric photo Taken on-site for the card.
Useful phrases
- Vengo a consultar por la cédula de extranjero.: I'm here to ask about the foreigner ID card. Open the enquiry at SEGIP.
- ¿Qué requisitos debo presentar en SEGIP?: What requirements should I present at SEGIP? Ask the office to list what is needed.
- ¿Mis datos están correctos?: Are my details correct? Verify your recorded information.
- ¿Cuándo puedo recoger la cédula?: When can I pick up the ID card? Find out the pickup timing.
- ¿Necesito sacar turno antes?: Do I need to get an appointment first? Check whether a turno is required.
Learn this in the app
Migration to Bolivia, Spanish for Paperwork