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Vancouver

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Apostille Certificate: Important Instructions

India is a signatory to The Hague Apostille Convention, 1961 since 26 October 2004. Canada became a member of the Convention on 11 January 2024.

In accordance with the Convention, any Apostille Certificate (including e-Apostille) issued by a competent authority in Canada requires no further attestation/legalization by High Commission of India, Ottawa/Consulate General of India, Toronto/Consulate General of India, Vancouver.

Relevant information in this regard can be seen at the following links:
Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/amb/apostille_circular_new.pdf

Global Affairs Canada, Ottawa:
https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/about-a_propos/services/authentication-authentification/apostille-convention.aspx?lang=eng

Declaration of non-requirement of attestation/legalization of apostilled Canadian documents by Consulate General of India, Vancouver is given at https://cgivancouver.gov.in/public_files/assets/pdf/vancouver_6sep2024_1.pdf

The above may be downloaded and presented to concerned officials, if needed.

Dated: 5th September 2024


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Important links

For suggestions or complaints about visa and consular services, please write to:

  • ppt.vancouver@mea.gov.in (Passport)
  • cons2.vancouver@mea.gov.in (Visa / Attestation)
  • oci.vancouver@mea.gov.in (OCI)
  • surrender.vancouver@mea.gov.in ( PCC & Surrender)

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  • Consulate General of India
    #201-325 Howe Street
    Vancouver, BC V6C 1Z7 Canada
    Telephone : (604) 662-8811
    Reception : (604)-662-4643
    Public hours for consular services: 9:30 AM TO 11:30 AM (Monday to Friday)
    Working hours: 9:00 AM TO 5:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
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