Apostille accepted
Slovenia: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Succession notified: 8 June 1992
- Entry into force
- 25 June 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 Slovenia
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Slovenia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Slovenia on 25 June 1991 and has applied between Canada and Slovenia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Slovenia
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Slovenia.
Slovenia 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.
Slovenia embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Slovenia official mission website (www.ottawa.embassy.si) ↗
- Official directory: Slovenia 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 Slovenia
- HCCH status table: Slovenia treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Slovenia apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Slovenia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Slovenia on 25 June 1991 and has applied between Canada and Slovenia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Slovenia?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Slovenia.
When did Slovenia join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Succession notified: 8 June 1992. Entry into force: 25 June 1991. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
