Apostille accepted
Eswatini: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Succession notified: 3 July 1978
- Entry into force
- 6 September 1968
- 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 Eswatini
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Eswatini accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Eswatini on 6 September 1968 and has applied between Canada and Eswatini since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Eswatini
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Eswatini.
Eswatini 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.
Eswatini 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 Eswatini
- HCCH status table: Eswatini treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Eswatini apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Eswatini accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Eswatini on 6 September 1968 and has applied between Canada and Eswatini since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Eswatini?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Eswatini.
When did Eswatini join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Succession notified: 3 July 1978. Entry into force: 6 September 1968. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
