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Hague Apostille Countries: Full List & Checker
Where your document is going decides the process. Hague Convention members accept a single apostille; everywhere else needs embassy legalization. Find your destination below. The Apostille Convention has 130 contracting parties, including the United States, per the HCCH status table (checked October 2026).
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Hague country checker
Pick the country where your U.S. document will be used. You’ll see whether it takes an apostille or needs embassy legalization, our price and turnaround.
Status per the HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026). Not listed? Ask us.
Apostille countries Hague members
These countries accept an apostille from the U.S. Department of State on its own.
Recent changes
- Bangladesh — Apostille Convention in force 30 March 2025.
- Algeria — in force 9 July 2026.
- Vietnam — in force 11 September 2026 (previously embassy legalization).
- Thailand — joins 28 February 2027; embassy legalization until then.
Embassy legalization countries Non-Hague
These require Department of State authentication followed by embassy or consulate legalization.
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