Hague Apostille Convention Member Countries
The Hague Apostille Convention simplifies how documents are authenticated for international use. Member countries listed below recognize each other’s public documents through a single certificate called an apostille—eliminating the need for embassy or consulate legalization. If your destination country appears on this list, your document only requires an apostille. If it does not, you’ll need full authentication and legalization instead. I can help you confirm the correct process for your specific document and country.

Hague Apostille Convention Member Countries
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Canada
Chile
China (Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR)
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia (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 (Republic of)
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
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
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea (Republic of Korea)
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye (Turkey)
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Viet Nam (Vietnam)
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Joining soon: Thailand. The Apostille Convention takes effect in Thailand on February 28, 2027. Until then, documents for Thailand require embassy legalization.
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*Some member countries have objected to the accession of Kosovo and Pakistan, so apostilles may not be accepted between those countries. Confirm requirements with the receiving authority.
