Moving to Vietnam for a teaching position or launching a new business venture in Ho Chi Minh City? Because Vietnam is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, your U.S. documents require a formal Consular Legalization to be recognized by Vietnamese authorities.
At US Apostille, we provide specialized hand-carry services to the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Washington, D.C. We ensure your background checks, diplomas, and corporate records are processed with the speed and accuracy required by Vietnamese law.
The Vietnam Authentication Chain
The Vietnamese Embassy has a specific "multi-seal" requirement. We manage the entire flow:
State Certification: Secretary of State seal from the document's state of origin.
Federal Authentication: U.S. Department of State seal (mandatory for Vietnam).
Embassy Legalization: The final consular stamp from the Vietnam Embassy in D.C.
Local Translation: We prepare your documents so they are ready for the final certified Vietnamese translation required by local departments (Sở Tư Pháp).
Federal Documents
Teaching & Work Permit Documents (Most Popular)
University Diplomas & TEFL/TESOL Certificates: Essential for securing a valid Work Permit (GPXD). We ensure your educational credentials meet the Ministry of Education's standards.
Company Documents
Corporate & Investment Documents
Power of Attorney: Legalized for business representatives to sign contracts or open bank accounts in Vietnam.
Personal Documents
Personal & Family Matters
Affidavits of Single Status: Commonly required for U.S. citizens planning to marry in Vietnam.
Expert Insights for Vietnam Legalization (2026)
The "Expedited" Option: Vietnam is one of the few embassies that officially offers an Expedited "Rush" Service (2 business days) for an additional government fee. Our hand-carry service is optimized to utilize this "fast track" for our clients.
Document Integrity: The Vietnamese Embassy is very strict about the physical condition of the document. Any staples removed or seals tampered with will result in an immediate rejection. We ensure your documents are kept in pristine "Embassy-Ready" condition.
FBI Reports: Since Vietnam requires FBI reports to be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, being based in the D.C. area allows us to finish this step significantly faster than out-of-state agencies.