Bolivia
Canada
Canada visa for Bolivian citizens
Entry requirement
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Bolivia
- Embassy of Canada in La Paz
555, Avenida Ballivián, Edificio El Dorial, 13th Floor, Calacoto, La Paz
Canada has 1 mission in Bolivia, with its embassy in La Paz.
Canadian citizens travelling to Bolivia
CanadaBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Bolivia to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bolivian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Bolivian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bolivian citizens apply
In Bolivia, applications go to the Canadian embassy in La Paz, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Bolivian citizens
The United States requires Bolivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Bolivia
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Bolivia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Bolivia?
The Canadian embassy in Bolivia is in La Paz.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Bolivia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Bolivian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Bolivian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.