Korean Documents for Vietnam

Vietnam is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Korean documents cannot be apostilled for use in Vietnam. Instead, they require consular legalization — a two-step process: authentication by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), followed by legalization by the Vietnamese Embassy in Seoul. With over 150,000 Korean nationals living and working in Vietnam, our specialists handle the full legalization chain for work permits, business registration, investment visas, and marriage documentation.

Requirements & key facts

Vietnam is NOT a Hague Convention member — apostille is NOT valid in Vietnam; Korean documents require MOFA authentication followed by Vietnamese Embassy legalization

The legalization chain is: MOFA authentication (외교부 확인) → Vietnamese Embassy in Seoul legalization (주한 베트남 대사관 공증)

Work permits (giấy phép lao động) require legalized Korean academic credentials, criminal background checks, and health certificates

Business investment (FDI) document packages require legalized corporate registration certificates and powers of attorney

Marriage to a Vietnamese national requires legalized Korean civil status documents (birth certificate, family register, certificate of single status) with certified Vietnamese translation

Processing time: MOFA authentication 3–7 business days + Vietnamese Embassy legalization 3–5 business days

Apostille guides by document type

Step-by-step instructions for each Korean document you need apostilled for Vietnam.

Birth Certificate Diploma Academic Transcript Marriage Certificate Criminal Background Check Power of Attorney Family Register Corporate Registration

Available services for Vietnam

Embassy Legalization Certified Translation

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apostille Korean documents for use in Vietnam?

No. Vietnam is not a Hague Apostille Convention member. Apostille is not recognized in Vietnam. Korean documents require consular legalization — MOFA authentication followed by legalization at the Vietnamese Embassy in Seoul.

What Korean documents do I need legalized for a Vietnamese work permit?

Vietnamese work permit applications typically require: legalized Korean academic degree certificate, legalized criminal background check (issued within 6 months), and a medical certificate. Documents require certified Vietnamese or English translation depending on the employer.

How long does Korean document legalization for Vietnam take?

MOFA authentication takes 3–7 business days. Vietnamese Embassy legalization in Seoul adds 3–5 business days. Total turnaround including certified translation is typically 2–3 weeks. Express processing is available at MOFA for urgent cases.

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