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Apostille for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina accepts Canadian apostilles for public documents covered by the Convention. Embassy or consular legalization is not required for those documents.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Succession notified: 23 August 1993
Entry into force
6 March 1992
Application with Canada
11 January 2024
Official future date
Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Route for Canadian documents
Canadian apostille → submission in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Bosnia and Herzegovina on 6 March 1992 and has applied between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Bosnia and Herzegovina

No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina continued the Convention by succession. The notification date shown above can be later than the effective date; it is not described as a new accession.

Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy and consular contacts

Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.

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Official sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Bosnia and Herzegovina on 6 March 1992 and has applied between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

When did Bosnia and Herzegovina join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?

Succession notified: 23 August 1993. Entry into force: 6 March 1992. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.