Australia is currently recruiting health care practitioners from Canada, as we have the talent and credentials they need to fulfill their staffing requirements. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to use your valuable skills abroad? If you are interested, you may want to have a look at the Queensland Government’s website about this mass recruitment: Health Careers for International Applicants.
If you are relocating to Australia for one of these exciting positions, you will likely be asked to provide certain documents to facilitate your work Visa. In most cases, these documents will also require an apostille before they will be accepted in Australia.
What is Canadian Document Apostille?
The apostille process is a way to confirm the authenticity of a Canadian document, so that this document will be officially recognized in other countries. Any country that has signed the Hague Apostille Convention, including Canada and Australia, will issue apostille certificates and recognize apostille certificates issues by other countries. A Canadian document with an apostille certificate will be recognized in Australia and any country that has signed the Hague Apostille Convention.
What is the process for Canadian Document Apostille?
Before Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in early 2024 it was impossible to get a Canadian apostille. Instead, Canada used an equivalent process called document authentication and legalization. Luckily, the new Canadian apostille process is streamlined compared to the old authentication and legalization process. There are three steps to getting an apostille certificate on your Canadian documents:
- Identify the documents required: Determine the type of document you need to apostille. This should be confirmed with the recipient in Australia or wherever you are submitting your documents. Common documents that typically require apostille include birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic degrees, criminal record checks, and notarized documents.
- Determine the appropriate apostille office: Apostilles are issued by either by Global Affairs Canada, or by a provincial office if your documents originate from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Ontario. Once you know where to have your documents apostilled, you will need to research how to prepare and submit your documents, as unfortunately each apostille office has their own unique procedures, requirements, fees, and timelines.
- Submit your documents for apostille: Send your prepared documents to the designated apostille authority along with any required forms and fees. Once completed, your documents are ready to use in Australia.
Researching the Canadian document apostille process in advance will help to ensure that you will not be held back by your paperwork. It is crucial to research and follow the specific requirements of the apostille offices in Canada, as well as the guidelines provided by the Australian government.
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