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For public documents within the Apostille Convention, China no longer expects the older embassy legalisation chain. The practical issue is whether the document format will be accepted by the Chinese receiving side after apostille.

PRC Embassy in Australia apostille notice

Singapore accepts apostille-based legalisation under the Convention, but the practical distinction is whether the file should go through a competent authority route or a separate notarial/signature-witnessing route.

Singapore High Commission Canberra consular services

The United States accepts apostilles under the Convention, but many U.S. filings still turn on the receiving institution’s own documentary standard rather than the country route alone.

U.S. Department of State authentications guidance

The United Kingdom accepts apostille-based foreign public documents, but many UK-side filings still depend on whether the receiving body wants the original document or a properly certified supporting version.

Canada now accepts apostilles under the Convention, but in practice the receiving province, institution, or employer often decides the exact documentary form that will be accepted.

Hong Kong accepts apostille-style incoming public documents, but practical acceptance often turns on the receiving bank, school, registry, or business counterparty rather than the country route alone.