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Apostille for Montenegro

Montenegro 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

Montenegro: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Succession notified: 30 January 2007
Entry into force
3 June 2006
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 Montenegro
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Montenegro accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Montenegro on 3 June 2006 and has applied between Canada and Montenegro since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Montenegro

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

Montenegro 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.

Montenegro 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 Montenegro

Montenegro apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Montenegro accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Montenegro on 3 June 2006 and has applied between Canada and Montenegro since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Montenegro?

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

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

Succession notified: 30 January 2007. Entry into force: 3 June 2006. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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