UK documents for Vietnam, notarised and apostilled
The route for UK documents used in Vietnam changed on 11 September 2026. Vietnam’s Embassy says eligible UK public documents bearing a valid UK FCDO apostille no longer need its consular legalisation. We check your document and complete the UK steps for a fixed fee.
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The route for Vietnam at a glance
- Changed on 11 September 2026Vietnam’s Embassy says eligible UK public documents bearing a valid UK FCDO apostille no longer need its consular legalisation.
- Documents outside the ConventionSome documents outside the Apostille Convention remain subject to consular legalisation. We check which route applies.
- Not every document needs a NotarySome UK public certificates may qualify directly for an apostille.
- Vietnamese translationThe Embassy says a document not drawn up in Vietnamese needs a Vietnamese translation notarised or certified in accordance with Vietnamese law.
Fixed fees from £95 plus VAT per document. We confirm the route and the full fee in writing before you pay.
- Powers of attorney
- Business documents
- Certified copies
- UK public certificates
What your document needs for Vietnam
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Check the document
Identify its issuing country and the organisation receiving it. The Embassy says the apostille route applies to public documents within the Convention, and that some documents outside it remain subject to consular legalisation.
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Notarise if needed
A power of attorney, business document or certified copy may first need a notarial act. Some UK public certificates may qualify directly for a UK FCDO apostille.
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UK FCDO apostille, where applicable
The FCDO authenticates the relevant signature, stamp or seal. It does not approve the document’s content.
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Check the Embassy step
For UK public documents covered by the Convention, the Embassy says a valid UK FCDO apostille replaces consular legalisation. For documents outside its scope, ask the Embassy about its legalisation route rather than assuming an apostille is available.
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Translation
The Embassy states that a document not drawn up in Vietnamese requires a Vietnamese translation notarised or certified in accordance with Vietnamese law. Confirm with the recipient who may translate and certify it, and when this should be done.
The fee you are quoted is the fee you pay
Notarised and apostilled, per document
| Power of attorney, notarised and apostilled | £230 |
|---|---|
| Company document, notarised and apostilled | £245 |
| Court order, notarised and apostilled | £190 |
| Degree certificate or transcript, notarised and apostilledplus the university’s verification fee at cost, confirmed before you pay | £190 |
| Birth, marriage or death certificate (GRO), apostille only | £95 |
Plus VAT. Including the UK FCDO fee. Urgent or e-apostille add £30 per document. Next-day UK delivery £25 per order.
Notary appointment only
| Personal documents and powers of attorneyin person; by video from £195 | £135 |
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| Business and property documentsin person; by video from £195 | £150 |
| Certified copy of a passport or identity documentin person or by video | £95 |
Plus VAT, per document. Out of hours, 7 days a week, from £195. Embassy or consular, translation and courier charges are quoted in writing before you proceed.
Three ways to get it done
Online by video
For signatories in England and Wales, where the act, the document and the receiving authority allow it. From £195 plus VAT.
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Does every UK document need the Vietnam Embassy stamp?
No. The Embassy says an eligible UK public document bearing a valid UK FCDO apostille does not need further consular legalisation in Vietnam. Other documents may follow a different route.
Does my certificate need a notary first?
Not necessarily. The original or certified copy your recipient requires, and the kind of UK document, both matter.
Will I need a Vietnamese translation?
The Embassy says documents not drawn up in Vietnamese need a Vietnamese translation notarised or certified in accordance with Vietnamese law. Confirm the details with the receiving organisation.
Can I use a UK FCDO e-apostille?
Check eligibility and the recipient’s format requirements with us first. The FCDO excludes some UK certificates from its e-apostille service.
How much will it cost in total?
Notarisation and the UK FCDO apostille are fixed fees per document, set out in the table above: for example, a power of attorney notarised and apostilled is £230 plus VAT, including the FCDO fee. Any embassy or consular, translation or courier charges for Vietnam are quoted in writing before you proceed, so you know the full cost before you pay.
How long does it take?
Notary appointments are usually available the same day, with 2 hours’ notice. A standard UK FCDO apostille takes 3 working days, an urgent apostille 1 working day, and an e-apostille usually arrives within 24 hours.
How do I get the finished document back?
Collect it from our Gray’s Inn Road office, or choose next-day UK delivery for £25 plus VAT per order. International courier is quoted in writing. E-apostilles are emailed.
Sources and checks
Last checked: 3 November 2026. Vietnam Embassy in the UK: Legalisation; GOV.UK: Get your document legalised.
Requirements are set by the receiving organisation and the authorities in Vietnam. We confirm the route for your document before you pay.
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