Bolivia - Consulate of Canada in El Alto

You are a Bolivian citizen or you are from Canada and are looking for information on the consulate of Canada in El Alto situated in Bolivia. A consulate in El Alto could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Canada. It all depends on the importance of El Alto and Bolivia in the relationships with the government of Canada.

The difference between consulates found in El Alto are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Canada in Bolivia besides El Alto

Or the embassy of Canada in Bolivia

Canadian Embassy Office in La Paz, Bolivia Calle Victor Sanjinez, No. 2678 Edificio Barcelona, Second Floor Espana (Sopocachi) P.O. Box 13032 La Paz Bolivia
Email: lapaz@international.gc.ca - Tel: (+591) (2) 241-5141 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in El Alto

Most consulates in El Alto need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Canada in El Alto first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to El Alto do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Bolivia or Canada.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in El Alto please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.