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CANADIAN DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE

Apostille for Suriname

Suriname 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

Suriname: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Succession notified: 29 October 1976
Entry into force
25 November 1975
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 Suriname
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Suriname accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Suriname on 25 November 1975 and has applied between Canada and Suriname since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Suriname

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

Suriname 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.

Suriname 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 Suriname

Suriname apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Suriname accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Suriname on 25 November 1975 and has applied between Canada and Suriname since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Suriname?

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

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

Succession notified: 29 October 1976. Entry into force: 25 November 1975. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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