Apostille accepted
Algeria: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Accession deposited: 5 November 2025
- Entry into force
- 9 July 2026
- Application with Canada
- 9 July 2026
- Official future date
- Already in force; no future joining date applies.
- Route for Canadian documents
- Canadian apostille → submission in Algeria
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Algeria accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Algeria on 9 July 2026 and has applied between Canada and Algeria since 9 July 2026. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Algeria
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Algeria.
Algeria embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Algeria official mission website (www.ambalgott.com) ↗
- Official directory: Algeria 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 Algeria
- HCCH status table: Algeria treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Algeria apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Algeria accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Algeria on 9 July 2026 and has applied between Canada and Algeria since 9 July 2026. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Algeria?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Algeria.
When did Algeria join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Accession deposited: 5 November 2025. Entry into force: 9 July 2026. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
