Vietnam Apostille Services

Apostille for U.S. Documents Used in Vietnam

A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services Inc. assists with obtaining apostilles for U.S. documents intended for use in Vietnam.

Vietnam is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, effective September 11, 2026. Eligible U.S. public documents bearing the appropriate apostille do not require additional legalization by the Vietnamese Embassy.

We assist with personal, educational, federal, and eligible business documents.

Looking to authenticate or apostille documents for use in Vietnam?
Our team provides fast and reliable Vietnam Embassy apostille services in Washington, D.C., handling every step of the process — from notarization and state certification to U.S. Department of State and Vietnam Embassy authentication.

📍 Offices in Reston, VA and Washington, DC

📞 Toll-Free: 1-877-721-7678 | ✉️ Email: info@visadc.com

– A Completed Authentication Request Form (PDF).

How the Process Works

The correct apostille authority depends on where your document was issued or notarized.

Document type	Apostille authority
State-issued certificates and local court records	The designated authority in the issuing state
Washington, DC documents	The appropriate District of Columbia authority
Notarized documents	The designated authority where the notarization took place
Eligible federal documents	U.S. Department of State

State-issued documents with the appropriate state apostille generally do not require additional U.S. Department of State authentication for use in Vietnam.

Birth, Marriage, and Court Documents

Common documents include:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Death certificates
• Divorce decrees
• Certified court records

These documents generally require an original certified copy issued by the appropriate government office or court. Plain photocopies are generally insufficient.

Please email a clear copy before mailing your originals so we can confirm the issuing authority’s requirements.

FBI Background Checks and Federal Documents

Eligible federal documents require an apostille from the U.S. Department of State.

Examples include FBI Identity History Summaries and certain federal court and agency records.

For an FBI background check apostille, contact us for submission instructions. Other federal documents require individual review to confirm the correct format and certification.

Diplomas, Powers of Attorney, and Notarized Documents

Documents that may require notarization before an apostille include:

• Diplomas and transcripts
• Powers of attorney
• Affidavits and single-status statements
• Employment verification letters
• Agreements and corporate resolutions
• Certain passport-copy certifications

Notarization must meet the requirements of the relevant jurisdiction. Some states require additional county-level certification.

Please confirm the required document format with the receiving organization in Vietnam before arranging notarization.

Business and Commercial Documents

We can review corporate records and other business documents to determine the appropriate process.

Some documents fall outside the Apostille Convention, including certain administrative documents dealing directly with commercial or customs operations. These may still require consular legalization.

Email a clear copy and explain its intended use so we can confirm the correct route.

Vietnamese Translation Requirements

The Vietnamese Embassy’s guidance states that documents not written in Vietnamese require a Vietnamese translation notarized or certified in accordance with Vietnamese law.

Confirm the translation arrangements with the receiving authority in Vietnam before proceeding. An apostille does not replace translation requirements.

Fees and Processing Time

Your total cost depends on:

• Document type and issuing jurisdiction
• Number of documents
• Government fees
• Any required notarization, certification, or translation
• Return-shipping destination

We will provide an itemized quote and estimated processing time after reviewing your documents.

Eligible documents processed through the apostille route do not require a Vietnamese Embassy legalization fee or embassy processing stage.

Processing estimates depend on the responsible authority and exclude return-shipping time.

The total cost depends on the document type, issuing jurisdiction, number of documents, and any notarization, certification, translation, or shipping required.

• VisaDC service fee: $108 or $115 per document, depending on the service required
• Government fees: Additional; vary by issuing authority
• U.S. Department of State fee: $20 per document when a federal apostille is required
• Notarization and other preparation: Additional, when applicable
• Return shipping: Quoted separately

Processing times vary by document type and issuing authority. We will confirm the estimated turnaround time and total cost after reviewing your documents. Return-shipping time is additional.

Eligible U.S. documents bearing the appropriate apostille do not require Vietnamese Embassy legalization.

How to Get Started

1. Email a clear copy of your document to info@visadc.com.
2. Confirm that it will be used in Vietnam, and provide your deadline and return-shipping destination.
3. We will review the requirements and confirm the fees and estimated turnaround time.
4. Complete our Service Order Form and send it with the required documents after receiving our instructions.

Mailing Address

A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services Inc.
1875 Campus Commons Dr., Suite 210
Reston, VA 20191

Serving clients in Reston, VA and Washington, DC, with mail-in service available.

Call: 703-435-1422 or 1-877-721-7678
Email: info@visadc.com
Website: https://visadc.com/

An apostille certifies the document’s origin, signature, and official seal—not its contents. The receiving organization determines whether the document meets its application requirements.