Consular legalisation of China documents
Documents issued by Chinese authorities (birth, marriage, criminal record, diplomas, etc.) need consular legalisation for use in Vietnam. We support authentication, notarised translation and completion of the procedure.
What is legalisation of China documents?
It is the procedure to have documents issued in China recognised for use in Vietnam, through authentication by the competent authority and legalisation at a mission or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When do you need this file?
Suitable for those using Chinese documents for procedures in Vietnam such as marriage with a foreign element, work permit, temporary residence card, investment or study.
China document legalisation process
- Identify the document type and the receiving authority's requirements in Vietnam.
- Authenticate the documents at the competent authority in China.
- Carry out consular legalisation at a Vietnamese mission or via the appropriate process.
- Translate and notarise into Vietnamese.
- Hand over the completed file for use in Vietnam.
Documents to prepare
- Original documents issued in China.
- Vietnamese translation (to be notarised).
- Passport/ID of the person using the documents.
- Information on the purpose of use in Vietnam.
Timeline and fees
Processing time depends on the document type and authentication process in China, usually from one to several weeks. The fees and timelines above are for reference only and may change under current regulations.
Legal basis
Consular legalisation is carried out under Decree No. 111/2011/NĐ-CP on consular authentication and consular legalisation and related guiding documents.
Frequently asked questions about China documents
Where are China documents authenticated first?
They usually need authentication at the competent authority in China before consular legalisation. The specific process depends on the document type.
Is translation into Vietnamese required?
Yes. Chinese-language documents must be translated and notarised into Vietnamese for the Vietnamese authority to accept them.
How long does completion take?
Usually from one to several weeks depending on the document type and process. The timeline is for reference and may change.
Need to legalise China documents?
Send us the document type and purpose of use, and we will advise on a suitable process and file.
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