Canadian representation in Bolivia
Canadian Embassy in La Paz
Contact details, opening hours, passport, citizenship, consular and notarial services at the Embassy of Canada to Bolivia (Program Office) in La Paz.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in La Paz
The Government of Canada maintains an Embassy Program Office in La Paz that provides consular, passport, citizenship and notarial services in Bolivia.
Edificio El Dorial, 13th Floor
Calacoto
La Paz
Bolivia
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in La Paz?
The Embassy Program Office is located in the Calacoto area of La Paz at 555 Avenida Ballivián, Edificio El Dorial, 13th Floor.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Bolivia in La Paz
The Canadian office in La Paz is officially designated as the Embassy of Canada to Bolivia (Program Office).
It provides a permanent Canadian presence in Bolivia with a focus that includes international assistance, public and political affairs and consular assistance.
The Embassy of Canada to Peru in Lima is concurrently accredited to Bolivia, while the La Paz Program Office provides important services locally in Bolivia.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in La Paz
The La Paz Program Office provides a broad range of services to Canadian citizens in Bolivia.
Consular assistance
Canadians visiting or living in Bolivia can contact the office for consular assistance and emergency guidance.
Passport services
Canadian passport applications can be submitted to the Consular Section by courier or left in a sealed envelope at the embassy security booth.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be sent by courier or dropped off in a sealed envelope at the embassy.
Notarial services
The office provides selected authentication, apostille, certified-copy and signature services.
General enquiries
The Embassy Program Office provides general information and assistance during published walk-in hours.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Embassy in La Paz
General enquiries
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., walk-in.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., walk-in.
Consular, passport and notarial services
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in La Paz
The Embassy Program Office provides Canadian passport services in Bolivia.
Submit your application
Complete your passport application and place it in a sealed envelope addressed to the Consular Section. Applications can be sent by courier or dropped off at the embassy security booth.
Fees
Passport fees can be paid online. Credit card payment is also accepted under the current Government of Canada payment procedure.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services in Bolivia
The Embassy Program Office accepts eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship.
Paper applications
Complete the citizenship application and deliver it in a sealed envelope addressed to the Consular Section. You may use a courier service or leave the envelope at the embassy security booth.
Translations: Documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by a translation according to current Government of Canada requirements.
Notarial services
Notarial and apostille services in La Paz
The Embassy provides selected notarial services to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens when documents are intended for use in Canada.
Certified true copies
The office can certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals.
Signature services
Eligible signatures on affidavits, declarations and affirmations may be witnessed or authenticated.
Apostille services
The Embassy can issue apostilles for certain eligible Canadian public documents under the current Apostille Convention procedures.
Marriage documents
The office can provide an eligible Statement in lieu of a Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad.
Before submitting documents: Send a scan to lapazconsular@international.gc.ca when confirmation is required that the Embassy can provide the requested apostille or notarial service.
Visa and immigration
Canadian visa and immigration services for Bolivia
Visa, study, work and immigration applications follow current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada procedures.
Immigration enquiries
Applicants should use the IRCC online application system and web form. Specific regional immigration enquiries are handled through the Canadian immigration office in Lima.
Before you visit
Preparing to contact the Canadian Embassy in La Paz
Check the service type
General enquiries have walk-in hours, while consular, passport and notarial services are appointment-based.
Prepare documents in advance
Complete the required forms and include supporting documents, translations and payment receipts where required.
Use the Consular Section
Passport and citizenship applications sent by courier or drop-off should be clearly addressed to the Consular Section and placed in a sealed envelope.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in La Paz FAQ
Does Canada have an embassy in Bolivia?
Yes. Canada maintains the Embassy of Canada to Bolivia (Program Office) in La Paz. The Embassy of Canada to Peru in Lima is also concurrently accredited to Bolivia.
What is the address of the Canadian Embassy in La Paz?
The office is located at 555 Avenida Ballivián, Edificio El Dorial, 13th Floor, Calacoto, La Paz, Bolivia.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is 591 218-3030.
What is the consular email address?
The published consular email address is lapazconsular@international.gc.ca.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in La Paz?
Yes. Passport applications can be sent to the Consular Section by courier or delivered in a sealed envelope to the embassy security booth.
Can I submit a citizenship application in La Paz?
Yes. Eligible paper citizenship applications can be submitted by courier or dropped off in a sealed envelope addressed to the Consular Section.
Does the Canadian Embassy in La Paz provide notarial services?
Yes. The office provides selected certified-copy, signature, authentication and apostille services.
When are consular services available?
Consular, passport and notarial services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Why is the office called a Program Office?
The Government of Canada officially designates the La Paz mission as the Embassy of Canada to Bolivia (Program Office). It provides a Canadian presence in Bolivia while the Embassy of Canada to Peru in Lima is concurrently accredited to Bolivia.