Does an apostille work for Vietnam?

No. Vietnam is not a member of the Hague Convention, so an apostille alone is not accepted. Documents must be legalised through the embassy or consulate process, which NotaryDirect coordinates.

How long does legalisation for Vietnam take?

Notarisation is typically same-day. Full embassy or consulate legalisation for Vietnam usually takes one to three weeks depending on the document and current embassy processing times.

How much does it cost?

Coordination through NotaryDirect is 75 EUR per document, plus any government and embassy fees.

Can the notarisation be handled remotely?

Yes. The notarisation is handled remotely via video meeting with a Swedish Notary Public coordinated through NotaryDirect.

What is the difference between notarization and an apostille?

Notarisation is the act of a notary public verifying identity, witnessing a signature, or certifying a copy as authentic. An apostille is a separate certificate issued afterward that confirms the notarisation itself is valid for use in another Hague Convention country.

What is the difference between an apostille and legalisation?

An apostille is a simplified, single-step certification used between countries that are both members of the Hague Apostille Convention. Legalisation is a more complex, multi-step process, typically involving notarisation, government departments, and embassy or consular authentication, required when the destination country is not a Hague Convention member.

How do I know if my country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention?

You can check the official Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) status table, which lists every contracting party to the Apostille Convention and the date it took effect for that country. This is the authoritative source for confirming Hague Convention membership. See HCCH status table: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41

Can a document issued by a foreign authority be apostilled directly?

No. Foreign authority documents must first be notarised as a certified copy before an apostille can be issued. Civil documents such as powers of attorney or passport copies follow the same rule: notarisation first, then apostille.

Document Legalisation for Vietnam

Vietnam is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille does not apply. NotaryDirect coordinates the full document legalisation process — notarisation by a Swedish Notary Public (handled remotely via video meeting), followed by the embassy or consulate legalisation steps required for Vietnam. Flat fee: 75 EUR per document.

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Document legalisation for Vietnam

Documents intended for use in Vietnam require full legalisation rather than an apostille. NotaryDirect coordinates each step — from notarisation by a Swedish Notary Public to the final embassy or consulate stamp accepted by authorities in Vietnam.

Why apostille does not apply for Vietnam

Vietnam is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. An apostille issued in Sweden is therefore not sufficient on its own; documents must instead be legalised through the embassy or consulate process specific to Vietnam.

The embassy and consulate legalisation process

A Swedish Notary Public notarises your document — handled remotely via video meeting. The document is then certified by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) where required, and finally legalised at the embassy or consulate of Vietnam. NotaryDirect coordinates each step.

Documents commonly legalised for Vietnam

Powers of attorney, company documents, certified copies, academic credentials, commercial invoices and personal status documents are routinely legalised for use in Vietnam.

Cost and turnaround

Coordination through NotaryDirect is 75 EUR per document. Embassy or consulate processing times vary by country and document type — typical legalisation for Vietnam takes one to three weeks once notarisation is complete.

Related resources

Read our full apostille guide or browse all notarisation and legalisation services offered through NotaryDirect.

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Last updated: 2026-07-13