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Apostille for Croatia

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

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Apostille accepted

Croatia: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Succession notified: 23 April 1993
Entry into force
8 October 1991
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 Croatia
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Croatia accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Croatia on 8 October 1991 and has applied between Canada and Croatia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Croatia

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

Croatia 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.

Croatia embassy and consular contacts

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

The directory can include non-resident missions and honorary consulates. Confirm that the office provides the service you need.

Official sources for Croatia

Croatia apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Croatia accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Croatia on 8 October 1991 and has applied between Canada and Croatia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Croatia?

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

When did Croatia join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?

Succession notified: 23 April 1993. Entry into force: 8 October 1991. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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