Apostille accepted
Estonia: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Accession deposited: 11 December 2000
- Entry into force
- 30 September 2001
- 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 Estonia
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Estonia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Estonia on 30 September 2001 and has applied between Canada and Estonia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Estonia
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Estonia.
Estonia embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Estonia official mission website (ottawa.mfa.ee) ↗
- Official directory: Estonia 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 Estonia
- HCCH status table: Estonia treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Estonia apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Estonia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Estonia on 30 September 2001 and has applied between Canada and Estonia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Estonia?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Estonia.
When did Estonia join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Accession deposited: 11 December 2000. Entry into force: 30 September 2001. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
