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CANADIAN DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE

Apostille for El Salvador

El Salvador 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

El Salvador: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Accession deposited: 14 September 1995
Entry into force
31 May 1996
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 El Salvador
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does El Salvador accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for El Salvador on 31 May 1996 and has applied between Canada and El Salvador since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for El Salvador

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

El Salvador 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 El Salvador

El Salvador apostille and legalization FAQs

Does El Salvador accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for El Salvador on 31 May 1996 and has applied between Canada and El Salvador since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for El Salvador?

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

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

Accession deposited: 14 September 1995. Entry into force: 31 May 1996. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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