Treaty, but an apostille is safer

Croatia: a treaty applies, but an apostille is safer

For Croatia a treaty formally removes legalisation, but in practice an apostille is often asked for — it is safer to obtain one.

Checked on 14 October 2026
Regime
Treaty, but an apostille is safer
Convention in force since
8 October 1991
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The 1962 treaty (which Croatia succeeded to) formally removes the need for legalisation, but Croatian authorities often require an apostille.

Checked on 14 October 2026 Sources: minjust.gov.ru, www.hcch.net, gov.hr, pravo.ppt.ru

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