Apostille accepted
Kazakhstan: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Accession deposited: 5 April 2000
- Entry into force
- 30 January 2001
- 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 Kazakhstan
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Kazakhstan accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Kazakhstan on 30 January 2001 and has applied between Canada and Kazakhstan since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Kazakhstan
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Kazakhstan official mission website (www.gov.kz) ↗
- Official directory: Kazakhstan embassy and consular contacts ↗
The directory can include non-resident missions and honorary consulates. Confirm that the office provides the service you need.
Official sources for Kazakhstan
- HCCH status table: Kazakhstan treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Kazakhstan apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Kazakhstan accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Kazakhstan on 30 January 2001 and has applied between Canada and Kazakhstan since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Kazakhstan?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Kazakhstan.
When did Kazakhstan join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Accession deposited: 5 April 2000. Entry into force: 30 January 2001. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
