What is an apostille?

An apostille is a certification that verifies the authenticity of a document for use in another country.

An apostille is a special certification that makes a document legally recognised in all countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It confirms that the signature, seal, or stamp on a public document is genuine.

This is often required for documents like birth certificates, marriage licenses, and educational diplomas when they are being used abroad.

The apostille process simplifies the legalisation of documents, ensuring they are accepted without further verification.

Apostilles are recognised by most countries and territories around the world.

If you are unsure whether the destination country of your document is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, find below a list of countries that are NOT part of the convention. If you do not find the country where you wish to use your document in the list, your document will be accepted according to the statutes of the convention.