Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
The embassy legalises documents issued in its host country for use in Bolivia; translations are legalised only after the original.
Where to apply in Australia
No mission in Australia: handled by the Embassy of Bolivia in Ottawa, Canada (130 Albert St, Suite 416), which announced a mobile consulate for Australia and New Zealand on 1 Nov 2024 (no details published).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Bolivia.
How to apply
Have the document authenticated by the host country's foreign ministry | send or bring the original, then its translation, with a prepaid tracked return envelope | pay by US-dollar money order or draft
Documents you need
- Authenticated original document
- Translation (legalised only after the original)
- Prepaid tracked return envelope
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: depends on document type, in US dollars; amount by email
Processing time: About 2 business days after receipt.
Good to know
The embassy's service pages do not mention Australia; they are written for applicants in Canada (for example Canadian notaries and Global Affairs Canada), so steps may differ for Australia-based applicants. Page dates not shown.
Official sources
- bolivianembassy.ca/seccion-consular/servicios-consulares/otros-tram…
- bolivianembassy.ca/seccion-consular/servicios-consulares
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Bolivia's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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