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Apostille for Sao Tome and Principe

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

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Sao Tome and Principe: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Accession deposited: 19 December 2007
Entry into force
13 September 2008
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 Sao Tome and Principe
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Sao Tome and Principe accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Sao Tome and Principe on 13 September 2008 and has applied between Canada and Sao Tome and Principe since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Sao Tome and Principe

No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Sao Tome and Principe.

Sao Tome and Principe embassy and consular contacts

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Official sources for Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Sao Tome and Principe accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Sao Tome and Principe on 13 September 2008 and has applied between Canada and Sao Tome and Principe since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Sao Tome and Principe?

No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Sao Tome and Principe.

When did Sao Tome and Principe join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?

Accession deposited: 19 December 2007. Entry into force: 13 September 2008. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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