Consular Legalization
Korean Document Apostille for Vietnam (베트남 아포스티유)
Viet Nam's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention entered into force on 11 September 2026, so Korean documents used in Vietnam now take an apostille instead of consular legalization and Vietnamese Embassy certification. The Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) issues the apostille for government and local-authority documents, and the Ministry of Justice for notarized private documents. Because the change is recent, Vietnamese receiving authorities may handle apostilled documents differently — confirm with the authority that will receive yours, including any translation requirement. Find an agent on Seoul Apostille who manages the full process for the marriage, business, and employment documents most often sent to Vietnam.
When This Service Is Relevant
- Marriage registration or family matters between Korea and Vietnam
- Working in Vietnam where a Korean qualification or record must be verified
- Setting up or operating a company, or signing contracts, in Vietnam
- Study or residency applications requiring apostilled Korean documents
- Any Vietnamese authority that asks for an apostille on a Korean document
What to Prepare
- The Korean document(s), with private documents notarized first
- The Vietnamese authority or party that will receive them
- Confirmation of whether a Vietnamese translation is required
- Passport and supporting details if requested by the receiving authority
Process Notes
- Vietnam is now a Hague Apostille member — Korean documents go the apostille route, not consular legalization through the Vietnamese Embassy.
- Steps: issuance → notarization (private documents) → apostille (OKA for government and local-authority documents, Ministry of Justice for notarized documents) → Vietnamese translation and submission check.
- Because the change is recent, how Vietnamese receiving authorities handle apostilled documents, including translation, may vary — confirm with the receiving authority. Your agent helps check.
- Documents already legalized before the Convention took effect for Viet Nam, and document types excluded from the Convention, may be treated differently — check with the receiving authority.
- Marriage and family documents may carry additional Vietnamese requirements — your agent advises on the full set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vietnam accept apostilles?
Yes. Vietnam is now a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Korean documents can be apostilled for use there. As the change is recent, requirements can differ between receiving authorities — confirm with the Vietnamese authority. Your chosen agent helps prepare the documents.
Is a Vietnamese translation required?
Frequently, yes. Many Vietnamese authorities require the document in Vietnamese. How the translation must be handled can differ between authorities, so confirm first. Your agent then provides certified translation in the same request.
What documents are common for Korea–Vietnam matters?
Marriage and single-status records, family relation certificates, criminal background checks, degrees, and corporate documents are the most common. Share your purpose with your agent and they will confirm the steps.
How long does it take?
The process is simpler than before, since the consular confirmation and embassy steps are no longer needed. Timing still depends on notarization, translation, and the receiving authority, so your agent manages the sequence and advises on realistic timing for your deadline.
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