Hague Apostille Convention Countries

For documents to be used abroad, the destination country determines whether you need an Apostille (Hague Convention) or Authentication / Legalization (non-Hague countries).

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Official source (most up-to-date list): HCCH Apostille Convention Status Table

Country participation can change. This page is provided for convenience; the HCCH status table is the authoritative source.

Hague Countries (Alphabetical)

  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China (including Hong Kong and Macao)
  • Colombia
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kosovo
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Latvia
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Namibia
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Tajikistan
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan

If your destination country is listed above, your documents typically require an Apostille. If your destination country is not listed, your documents may require Authentication / Legalization. We confirm the correct process after document review.


Next Step: Confirm the Correct Process

If your destination is a Hague Convention country, you typically need an Apostille. If your destination is non-Hague, you typically need Authentication and may also require Embassy / Consulate Legalization. We confirm the correct process after document review.

Related: Apostille & Authentication Services | Embassy & Consulate Legalization | FAQ


What If My Country Is Not Listed?

If your destination country does not appear on this Hague Apostille list, your document may require Authentication followed by Embassy or Consulate Legalization instead of an Apostille. We confirm the correct process after document review.

Related: Non-Hague Convention Countries | Apostille & Authentication Services | Embassy & Consulate Legalization

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