Every country has its own rules for accepting Canadian documents. Choose your destination below for what we typically handle and what to expect. If your destination isn't listed, get in touch, we handle other countries too.
India has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 2005, so Canadian documents only need a single Apostille certificate, not embassy legalization.
View details ApostilleThe Philippines has accepted Apostilles since 2019, replacing the older “red ribbon” authentication process.
View details ApostillePortugal has been a Hague Apostille member for decades, so a single Apostille certificate is accepted without further embassy involvement.
View details ApostilleSaudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on December 7, 2022. Documents issued after that date generally only need an Apostille, where previously they required full embassy legalization.
View details ApostilleMexico has long been a Hague Apostille member, so a Canadian Apostille is accepted directly.
View details ApostilleTürkiye is a long-standing Hague Apostille member, so a single Apostille is accepted for documents used there.
View details ApostilleSpain was one of the original Hague Apostille Convention members, so a Canadian Apostille is accepted without further authentication.
View details ApostilleThe United States has been a Hague Apostille member since 1981. In practice, many US institutions accept Canadian documents without requiring an Apostille at all, but some, particularly courts, universities, and government agencies, do ask for one.
View details ApostilleBahrain is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Canadian documents generally only need an Apostille rather than embassy legalization.
View details AuthenticationReporting on UAE's Hague status is inconsistent; we plan around full authentication unless you confirm otherwise.
View detailsSend an inquiry with your destination country and document type, and we'll confirm whether it needs an Apostille or full authentication.