An apostille is a certificate that lets a UK public document be accepted in another country without further embassy legalisation. It only works between countries that have joined the Hague Apostille Convention. This page lists them, so you can see whether a UK apostille will be enough for your destination.
Countries that accept a UK apostille
The list below is taken from the Hague Conference on Private International Law status table, last checked on 30 October 2026. We have left out the UK itself. Where we have a dedicated guide, the country name links to it.
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia (Czech Republic)
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malawi
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Thailand (from 28 February 2027)
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Ukraine
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
Recently joined
- Algeria: the Convention came into force on 9 July 2026
- Vietnam: in force from 11 September 2026
- Thailand: has joined, but the Convention only comes into force on 28 February 2027, so until then it still needs embassy legalisation
Countries that are not in the Convention
If your destination is not on the list, a UK apostille on its own is not enough. You will usually need the apostille and then legalisation by that country’s embassy. Examples of countries that are not in the Convention include the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia and Malaysia. For the UAE, see our UAE guide.
A few exceptions to check
A small number of countries have objected to another country’s joining, which means the Convention does not apply between those two countries even though both are on the list. We check your destination against the official table before you order.
How we help
Our apostille price is £100 per document. This includes the FCDO fee and tracked return, and we aim to finish within 2 working days of your documents arriving at our office. Notarisation, solicitor certification, embassy legalisation and translation are quoted separately before you pay.
See our pricing, how it works and FAQ.
Sources and review
Reviewed on 30 October 2026. Requirements can change, so check current official guidance and the receiving authority’s instructions before you order.
Apostille Help is a private service and is not affiliated with the UK Government or the FCDO. Requirements vary by receiving authority and can change, so please check with them before you order.