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Document authentication by country
Where the 1961 Hague Convention is in force between your issuing and destination countries (and no exemption applies), the route is typically an apostille; where it does not apply, the receiving authority sets consular legalization. Find out exactly what your documents need.
Hague Convention countries 10
Documents for these countries can be apostilled — one authentication step where the 1961 Hague Convention applies between the issuing and receiving States; the receiving authority decides acceptance, and exemptions may apply.
Latin America · Since 1995
Europe · Since 1978
North America · Since 1981
Latin America · Since 2001
Latin America · Since 1988
Asia · Since 2023
North America · Since 2024
Europe · Since 1966
Europe · Since 1965
Europe · Since 1965
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