Birth Certificate Apostille for Vietnam

Korean birth certificates for use in Vietnam now take a standard apostille. Viet Nam's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention entered into force on 11 September 2026, so an Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostille replaces the old OKA authentication plus Vietnamese Embassy legalization chain. This is used for EP work permit applications, FDI business registration, marriage to a Vietnamese national at a local People's Committee (UBND), and civil registration. Because the change is recent, confirm with the Vietnamese receiving authority whether it also needs a certified Vietnamese translation or other formalities.

How to apostille a Korean birth certificate for Vietnam

1Obtain a certified copy of the Korean birth certificate from the relevant Korean municipal office
2Submit to OKA for apostille (재외동포청) — usually same day in person (up to 10 documents), 7–10 days by mail
3Arrange a certified Vietnamese translation if the receiving authority requires it
4Submit to the relevant Vietnamese authority (UBND, Department of Justice, employer) and confirm any additional requirements

Requirements for Vietnam

Korean birth certificate with official municipal seal
OKA apostille (재외동포청) — the standard route for Vietnam now that it is a Hague Convention party
Certified Vietnamese translation if required by the receiving authority
Document should typically be issued within 6 months of submission

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with apostille for Vietnam now that the Convention applies there

Access to certified Vietnamese translators for civil status documents

Combined apostille and translation service

Knowledge of UBND and Vietnamese Department of Justice documentation requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apostille my Korean birth certificate for use in Vietnam?

Yes. Vietnam now applies the Hague Apostille Convention with Korea, so an OKA apostille replaces OKA authentication followed by Vietnamese Embassy legalization in Seoul. Check with the Vietnamese receiving authority for translation requirements.

What Korean birth certificate is needed for marrying a Vietnamese national?

Marriage registration at a Vietnamese People's Committee (UBND) typically requires an OKA-apostilled Korean birth certificate (기본증명서) with Vietnamese translation, plus a certificate of no impediment to marriage. Confirm the exact requirements with the UBND.

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Apostille Service for Vietnam Certified Translation Notarization