Government of Canada services and information in La Paz, Bolivia
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Bolivia (Program Office), in La Paz.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
Note: If you are a Canadian citizen and your child is born in Bolivia, your child is Bolivian by birth. You must register the birth at SERECI (Servicio de Registro Cívico) or at the closest Oficialía de Registro Civil in order to get a birth certificate.
If your child is born in Bolivia, a Bolivian passport will likely be required to leave the country. Bolivian children are subject to local regulations applicable to the exit of children from Bolivia.
Citizenship services
Apply for Canadian proof of citizenship.
Complete your application and deliver it in a sealed envelope addressed to the Consular Section. Use a courier service or drop off the envelope at the security booth of the Embassy.
Translations
Any document that is not in English or French must be submitted with a translation. Please contact lapazconsular@international.gc.ca to request the reference list of translators.
Payment method
- Pay your Citizenship application fees online. A copy of the receipt should be included in the application package.
- Payment by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is accepted. Please complete the Credit card payment authorization and include it in the application package.
- If the above payment methods are not available to you, please contact lapazconsular@international.gc.ca for instructions.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BOB) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 400.00 | 60.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 530.00 | 75.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 400.00 | 60.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 400.00 | 60.00 |
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Notarial services
The Embassy of Canada to Bolivia provides notarial services to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
The Apostille Convention came into effect on January 11, 2024. This resulted in some changes to the authentication services provided by the Government of Canada.
Documents issued in Canada to be submitted in Bolivia (or in other countries who are signatories of the Apostille Convention) should bear the apostille.
The Embassy of Canada in La Paz may issue an apostille on the following documents:
- Vital statistics documents issued in all provinces in Canada. An original document must be submitted.
- Original Criminal Record Checks issued by the RCMP in Ottawa.
- Public documents issued or notarized in the following provinces: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Yukon.
Please send your scanned document to lapazconsular@international.gc.ca to verify if the Embassy may issue an apostille.
The Embassy cannot issue apostilles for the following:
- Documents not listed above, and documents issued (other than Canadian vital statistics documents) or notarized in these provinces: Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan. For such documents, please contact the competent provincial authority in Canada
Processing time: 3 to 5 working days.
Fee: CAD 50 / BOB 270.00 per apostille.
If a document will be used in a country that is not a signatory to the apostille, please check with the destination country as to their requirements.
Documents issued in Bolivia are to be apostilled by Bolivian authorities.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original)
- A consular officer may certify a true copy of a Canadian Vital Statistics document to be Apostilled (exceptions apply, fees apply).
Attestation of signatures / affidavits
- A consular officer may witness /attest your signature on a document (appointment required) (fees apply). The Embassy does not offer certain services which can be provided by notaries public (list of local providers available).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
Note: Documents can be sent in a sealed envelope addressed to the Consular Section. Use a courier service or drop off the envelope at the security booth of the Embassy. Certain services require an appointment.
Payment method
- Payment by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is accepted. Please complete the Credit card payment authorization and include it in the application package.
- If the above payment methods are not available to you, please contact lapazconsular@international.gc.ca for instructions.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BOB) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 270.00 | 40.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 270.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 270.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 270.00 | 40.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 110.00 | 15.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 240.00 | 35.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per page. | 3.00 | 20.00 | 2.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 80.00 | 430.00 | 65.00 |
Passport services
Complete your passport application and send your application in a sealed envelope addressed to the Consular Section. Use a courier service or drop off the envelope at the security booth of the Embassy.
Payment method
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Pay your Passport application fees online. A copy of the receipt should be included in the application package.
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Payment by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is accepted. Please complete the Credit card payment authorization and include it in the application package.
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If the above payment methods are not available to you, please contact lapazconsular@international.gc.ca for instructions.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BOB) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 | 1380.00 | 200.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 | 1010.00 | 145.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 | 530.00 | 75.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 240.00 | 35.00 |
| Temporary passport | 110.00 | 580.00 | 80.00 |
| Emergency travel document (adult) | 75.00 | 400.00 | 60.00 |
| Retention of a valid Canadian passport (during processing of the application for a replacement passport) | 45.00 | 240.00 | 35.00 |
| Pick-up passport in Canada | 20.00 | 110.00 | 15.00 |
| Emergency travel document (child) | 30.00 | 160.00 | 25.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
- For specific enquiries, email: lima.immigration@international.gc.ca.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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