Korean Documents for Vietnam

Can I apostille Korean documents for use in Vietnam?

Yes. Viet Nam's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention entered into force on 11 September 2026, so Korean documents can be apostilled for use in Vietnam. OKA issues the apostille for government and local-authority documents and the Ministry of Justice for notarized private documents. The rules are new, so confirm with the Vietnamese receiving agency.

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

A Vietnamese work permit application typically needs a criminal record issued within 6 months (a Korean one must be apostilled; a Vietnamese record is also accepted), a health certificate (normally from a qualified medical facility in Vietnam), a passport, and, depending on the worker category, degree certificates and experience letters. Foreign-issued documents must be apostilled, then translated into Vietnamese and certified; an English translation alone is not accepted.

How long does Korean document apostille for Vietnam take?

It depends on the document type, whether a private document needs notarization first, and how you apply. We confirm the full timeline, including Vietnamese translation, after checking your documents and the receiving agency's requirements.

What about documents legalized before 11 September 2026?

Transitional rules may apply, so check with the Vietnamese receiving agency. The same goes for document types excluded from the Convention, such as diplomatic or consular documents.