Apostille accepted
Singapore: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Accession deposited: 18 January 2021
- Entry into force
- 16 September 2021
- 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 Singapore
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Singapore accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Singapore on 16 September 2021 and has applied between Canada and Singapore since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Singapore
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Singapore.
Singapore 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 Singapore
- HCCH status table: Singapore treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Singapore apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Singapore accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Singapore on 16 September 2021 and has applied between Canada and Singapore since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Singapore?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Singapore.
When did Singapore join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Accession deposited: 18 January 2021. Entry into force: 16 September 2021. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
