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CANADIAN DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE

Apostille for Tonga

Tonga 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

Tonga: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Succession notified: 28 October 1971
Entry into force
4 June 1970
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 Tonga
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Tonga accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Tonga on 4 June 1970 and has applied between Canada and Tonga since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Tonga

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

Tonga 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.

Tonga 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 Tonga

Tonga apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Tonga accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Tonga on 4 June 1970 and has applied between Canada and Tonga since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Tonga?

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

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

Succession notified: 28 October 1971. Entry into force: 4 June 1970. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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