Apostille accepted
Croatia: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Succession notified: 23 April 1993
- Entry into force
- 8 October 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 Croatia
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Croatia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Croatia on 8 October 1991 and has applied between Canada and Croatia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Croatia
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Croatia.
Croatia 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.
Croatia embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Croatia official mission website (ca.mvep.hr) ↗
- Official directory: Croatia 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 Croatia
- HCCH status table: Croatia treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Croatia apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Croatia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Croatia on 8 October 1991 and has applied between Canada and Croatia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Croatia?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Croatia.
When did Croatia join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Succession notified: 23 April 1993. Entry into force: 8 October 1991. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
