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Government of Canada services and information in La Paz, Bolivia

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Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Bolivia (Program Office), in La Paz.

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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

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 office provides the following notarial services to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by a translation in English or French.

Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):

  • Documents issued in Bolivia must be authenticated by the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the traditional procedure (not Apostille) before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
  • Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.

Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):

  • Documents presented by a Canadian citizen, or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).

Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):

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. To book an appointment please contact lapazconsular@international.gc.ca.

Payment method

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 the signature and seal of a foreign authority. 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
Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document. 30.00 160.00 25.00
Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (200-499 words). The fee shown is per document. 60.00 320.00 50.00
Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (500-999). The fee shown is per document. 80.00 430.00 65.00
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.

Report a lost or stolen passport.

Payment method

Details Fee (CAD) Fee (BOB) Fee (USD)
10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) 260.00 1380.00 200.00
5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) 190.00 1010.00 145.00
5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) 100.00 530.00 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
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Pensions and retirement

Refer to Retiring abroad.

Studying abroad

Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.

Visa and immigration services

Refer to Travel documents – Visas.

Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).

Voting abroad

Refer to Voting in an election while outside Canada.

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