Hague Apostille Convention Countries
For documents intended for international use, the destination country and receiving authority determine whether an Apostille under the Hague Apostille Convention or Authentication and Embassy / Consulate Legalization is required. The issuing authority and document type also determine where certification must be obtained.
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Official source: HCCH Apostille Convention Status Table.
Country participation, entry-into-force dates, objections, territorial application, and acceptance requirements can change. This list is for general guidance. The official HCCH status table is authoritative. Updated against the HCCH table in October 2026.
Hague Apostille Countries (Alphabetical)
The countries and territories below are listed for convenient reference. The Convention's application between particular countries or territories may be subject to declarations, objections, or other limitations. Please confirm requirements before submitting documents.
- Albania
- Algeria
- 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
- Eswatini
- 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
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- 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
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
Important: Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are not parties to the Apostille Convention. Thailand has acceded, but the Convention is not scheduled to enter into force there until February 28, 2027. These destinations may require an authentication and legalization process instead. Vietnam's Convention entry into force was September 11, 2026. Requirements should be verified for each document and destination.
What Does Hague Apostille Membership Mean?
For eligible public documents used between countries where the Convention applies, an Apostille generally replaces the traditional multi-stage diplomatic or consular legalization process. A New York document typically requires the appropriate New York apostille; an eligible U.S. federal document generally requires processing through the U.S. Department of State.
An Apostille certifies the origin of a public document; it does not verify the document's underlying content or guarantee acceptance for every application. The receiving authority may impose additional requirements for document age, format, translations, or supporting records.
Related: Apostille & Authentication Services | Federal Apostille & Authentication
Have multiple documents or a deadline? Email your PDFs, destination country, and required completion date. We can review whether you need state apostilles, federal apostilles, or additional legalization.
What If My Country Is Not Listed?
If your destination does not appear on the list, it may require state-level authentication, U.S. Department of State authentication, and embassy or consulate legalization, depending on the document and country. Not every project requires all three stages. NY Notary Public Services can coordinate the applicable steps after reviewing your documents.
Related: Non-Hague Convention Countries | Embassy & Consulate Legalization | FAQ
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