Using Canadian Documents in China
Canadian documents for use in China require an Apostille. Canada only joined the Apostille Convention on 11 January 2024, so older Canadian documents carry consular legalization instead. Both formats remain valid while unexpired.
Key Points
- Canada joined the Convention on 11 January 2024
- Federal documents: Global Affairs Canada
- Provincial documents: provincial authorities
- Older consular legalization is still valid while unexpired
- A Chinese translation is usually required
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention; Canada accession effective 11 January 2024.