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Apostille for Vanuatu

Vanuatu 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

Vanuatu: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Succession notified: 1 August 2008
Entry into force
30 July 1980
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 Vanuatu
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Vanuatu accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Vanuatu on 30 July 1980 and has applied between Canada and Vanuatu since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

Vanuatu apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Vanuatu accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Vanuatu on 30 July 1980 and has applied between Canada and Vanuatu since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Vanuatu?

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

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

Succession notified: 1 August 2008. Entry into force: 30 July 1980. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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