Lebanon is NOT a Hague Apostille country. An apostille is not enough on its own. Documents must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada and then legalized by the Lebanese embassy or consulate; some documents need further attestation at the destination. We handle the full chain.
| Destination status | Not a Hague member — legalization required |
| What you need | Authentication + embassy legalization (not an apostille) |
| Translation | An Arabic translation is typically required |
| Canadian authority | Global Affairs Canada, then the embassy |
How your document is routed in Canada
The Canadian authority depends on where your document was issued or notarized — not on where you live. See the document guides and the by-province overview for the exact authority, fee and timeline.
Most-requested documents for Lebanon include marriage, family, property and inheritance, dual citizenship and business. Common examples are RCMP checks, birth and marriage certificates, and degrees — each with its own routing, which we confirm at pre-check.
The legalization chain for Lebanon
- Notarize the document where required (we arrange it).
- Authenticate at Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa.
- Legalize at the Lebanese embassy or consulate in Canada.
- Further attestation may be required at the destination's Ministry of Foreign Affairs — we confirm the current chain at pre-check.
Common questions
Does Lebanon accept an apostille?
No. Lebanon is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents need authentication by Global Affairs Canada and then legalization by the Lebanese embassy or consulate.
What's the full process?
Notarize where required, authenticate at Global Affairs Canada, then legalize at the Lebanese embassy or consulate. Some documents need further attestation at the destination. We run the whole chain.
Which Canadian authority handles my document first?
It depends on where the document was issued or notarized, before it reaches Global Affairs Canada for authentication and then the embassy. We map the exact routing at pre-check.
Do I need a translation?
An Arabic translation is typically required. The receiving authority sets the rule, which we confirm at pre-check.
Sending a document to Lebanon?
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