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🇨🇦 Canada · Hague Convention ✓

Apostille of Swiss documents for Canada

Canada is a party to the Hague Convention (member since January 2024): your Swiss documents are recognised there on a simple apostille — no embassy leg. We obtain the document if needed, have it apostilled by the chancellery and translated — delivered ready to file.

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Instant online quote — a PDF copy is enough for most procedures.
The process for Canada
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Apostille is enough
Hague Convention — no consulate.
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Frequent documents
Criminal record extract · Birth certificate · Diplomas
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Certified translation
Added whenever the authority requires it.
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Indicative timeline
≈ 3–5 business days + transit.

Most requested documents for Canada

The papers our clients most often have legalised for this destination.

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Criminal record extract
Obtained, certified and legalised for Canada by the book.
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Birth certificate
Obtained, certified and legalised for Canada by the book.
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Diplomas
Obtained, certified and legalised for Canada by the book.
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Employment certificates
Obtained, certified and legalised for Canada by the book.
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Power of attorney
Obtained, certified and legalised for Canada by the book.

How it works

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Order online
Document, number of copies and intended use — your quote for Canada appears instantly.
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Retrieval & certification
Fresh civil-status extract, register extract or notarised certified copy.
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Hague apostille
Affixed by the competent State Chancellery.
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Translation & delivery
Certified translation if required, then tracked mail — to Switzerland or straight abroad.

What to know for Canada

Big news for applicants: since January 2024, Canada is a Hague Convention member. The consular circuit is gone — the Swiss apostille now suffices for Immigration Canada, professional orders and universities, cutting timelines by half or more.

Depending on the province, translations go to English or French; Québec requires French. We match the translation language to your precise destination.

A precise quote in two minutes

Enter the document, quantity and destination country — price and timeline appear instantly, Swiss postage included.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the apostille really enough for Canada?
Yes: Canada is a party to the Hague Convention (member since January 2024) — the Swiss apostille is recognised without further legalisation. The usual local requirements remain: a recent document and, often, a certified translation.
Do I need a translation?
Usually yes, in the official language of the receiving authority. We produce recognised certified translations — send us the instruction you received and we adapt.
How long does it take overall?
About 3–5 business days for retrieval and apostille, plus translation if required and postal transit. The online quote shows the precise timeline.
Can you send the document directly to Canada?
Yes — tracked or express international mail, to your address, your representative or the receiving authority.