{"id":6646,"date":"2017-08-04T03:32:04","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T03:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colaw.vn\/?page_id=6646\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T02:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T02:53:37","slug":"apostille-and-legalisation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apostille.vn\/en\/apostille-and-legalisation\/","title":{"rendered":"Apostille and Legalisation"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column]

Apostille and Consular Legalisation Procedures<\/p><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1499912039446{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”CoLaw assists individuals, businesses and organisations with document preparation, certified true copies, notarised translations, appointment bookings and the submission of applications under valid authorisation for Apostille certificates or consular legalisation, depending on the destination country.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23658881″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Vietnam acceded to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Hague Apostille Convention), which took effect for Vietnam on 11 September 2026.<\/p>\n

Depending on the receiving country, document type and applicable requirements, documents may be eligible for an Apostille or may require conventional consular legalisation.<\/p>\n

How CoLaw Can Assist<\/h1>\n

Review documents and advise on preparation requirements in the receiving country.<\/p>\n

Arrange certified true copies, certification and notarised document translations.<\/p>\n

Assist with applications and appointment bookings at the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n

Submit applications, track progress and collect results under a valid power of attorney.<\/p>\n

Arrange domestic and international delivery of completed documents.<\/p>\n

Countries and Territories Using Apostilles<\/h1>\n

An Apostille is a certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention to simplify the use of public documents between countries and territories where the Convention applies.<\/p>\n

Asia: China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Mongolia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and others.<\/p>\n

Europe: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Greece, Andorra and others.<\/p>\n

Americas: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and other participating countries.<\/p>\n

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.<\/p>\n

Africa and Middle East: South Africa, Morocco, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Algeria and others.<\/p>\n

These examples are indicative, not exhaustive. Whether an Apostille is accepted depends on the Convention being in force between the relevant countries, any objections or declarations under the Convention, and the requirements of the receiving authority.<\/p>\n

Countries and Territories Requiring Consular Legalisation<\/h1>\n

Where the Apostille Convention does not apply between the issuing country and the destination, documents may need conventional authentication and consular legalisation.<\/p>\n

Destinations where consular legalisation may need to be considered include Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Nepal and others.<\/p>\n

Depending on the destination, the process may involve notarisation or certification, authentication by the relevant foreign affairs authority, and legalisation by the appropriate embassy or consulate.<\/p>\n

Important Document Preparation Considerations<\/h1>\n

Not all documents qualify for an Apostille in the same form. Depending on the document and the receiving authority\u2019s requirements, the Apostille may need to be issued on the original, an appropriately certified copy, or a document bearing a duly authenticated signature or seal. Translation language requirements should also be confirmed in advance, particularly for multilingual destinations.<\/p>\n

CoLaw provides administrative and professional support and may represent clients under valid authorisation. CoLaw is not a government authority and does not itself issue Apostilles or consular legalisation certificates. Approval and issuance remain solely with the competent authorities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

<\/i>Quality-Focused Support<\/h4>Quality and accuracy are central to our approach. Our legal and document specialists coordinate the relevant preparation, translation, notarisation and submission steps with attention to the intended country of use and the receiving authority\u2019s requirements. We aim to complete each assignment efficiently and within the applicable processing times.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

<\/i>Competitive Fees and Free Quotations<\/h4>We aim to provide reliable support at competitive fees. Submit an online enquiry or contact CoLaw for guidance and a free quotation tailored to your documents and destination.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

<\/i>Advice and Ongoing Assistance<\/h4>Our team is available to answer questions before and after your application, helping you understand the document requirements and the intended use of the completed paperwork.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”yes” top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″ background_color=”#ececec”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]
Our Process<\/span><\/h5><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]

Send us your documents and enjoy a fast, easy and hassle-free process! Simply register online in just a few clicks or contact us directly. We are always ready to assist you!<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]