Apostille accepted
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Succession notified: 2 May 2002
- Entry into force
- 27 October 1979
- 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 27 October 1979 and has applied between Canada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines official mission website (www.wa.embassy.gov.vc) ↗
- Official directory: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- HCCH status table: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 27 October 1979 and has applied between Canada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
When did Saint Vincent and the Grenadines join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Succession notified: 2 May 2002. Entry into force: 27 October 1979. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
