Marriage Certificate Apostille for Vietnam

Korean marriage certificates for use in Vietnam require MOFA authentication and Vietnamese Embassy legalization. This is required for spousal visa applications, civil registration, and inheritance proceedings involving a Korean-Vietnamese couple.

How to apostille a Korean marriage certificate for Vietnam

1Obtain the Korean marriage certificate (혼인관계증명서) from the relevant Korean municipal office
2MOFA authentication
3Vietnamese Embassy in Seoul legalization
4Certified Vietnamese translation
5Submit to the relevant Vietnamese authority

Requirements for Vietnam

Korean marriage certificate with official seal
MOFA authentication — apostille NOT valid in Vietnam
Vietnamese Embassy legalization
Certified Vietnamese translation

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with Vietnamese spousal visa documentation for Korean nationals

Access to certified Vietnamese translators for civil status documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need embassy legalization for a Korean marriage certificate in Vietnam?

Yes. Vietnam is not a Hague member. Korean marriage certificates require MOFA authentication followed by Vietnamese Embassy legalization — not apostille.