Apostille accepted
Fiji: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Succession notified: 29 March 1971
- Entry into force
- 10 October 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 Fiji
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Fiji accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Fiji on 10 October 1970 and has applied between Canada and Fiji since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Fiji
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Fiji.
Fiji 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.
Fiji embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Fiji official mission website (www.fijiembassydc.com) ↗
- Official directory: Fiji 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 Fiji
- HCCH status table: Fiji treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Fiji apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Fiji accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Fiji on 10 October 1970 and has applied between Canada and Fiji since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Fiji?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Fiji.
When did Fiji join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Succession notified: 29 March 1971. Entry into force: 10 October 1970. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
