Apostille accepted
Tunisia: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Accession deposited: 10 July 2017
- Entry into force
- 30 March 2018
- 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 Tunisia
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Tunisia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Tunisia on 30 March 2018 and has applied between Canada and Tunisia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Tunisia
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Tunisia.
Tunisia embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Tunisia official mission website (www.diplomatie.gov.tn) ↗
- Tunisia official mission website (consulat-tunisie.ca) ↗
- Official directory: Tunisia 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 Tunisia
- HCCH status table: Tunisia treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Tunisia apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Tunisia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Tunisia on 30 March 2018 and has applied between Canada and Tunisia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Tunisia?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Tunisia.
When did Tunisia join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Accession deposited: 10 July 2017. Entry into force: 30 March 2018. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
