Vietnam Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: Apostille from 11 September and Embassy Legalisation for Trade Papers
Vietnam Embassy Attestation used to mean consular legalisation by the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi on top of the MEA stamp; since Vietnam joined the Apostille Convention, most Indian certificates now need only an MEA apostille.
Direct answer: Since 11 September 2026 Vietnam is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, and India did not object, so degrees, police certificates, marriage and birth records go Notary → SDM → MEA apostille, with no embassy stamp. All commercial papers – company documents as well as Chamber-certified Certificates of Origin and invoices – still receive MEA attestation and Embassy of Vietnam legalisation. A Vietnamese translation is required in Vietnam.
Last updated: October 2026. HCCH status table checked 13 October 2026: Viet Nam acceded on 31 December 2025, entry into force 11 September 2026; only Germany, Austria and Czechia objected.
Is Vietnam Embassy Attestation still needed after the apostille change?
Vietnam Embassy Attestation is no longer needed for degrees, civil records or police certificates processed from 11 September 2026; they take an MEA apostille. The Embassy of Vietnam in India has stopped legalising documents covered by the Convention, and earlier legalisations stay valid.
| Item | Vietnam, October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hague status | Acceded 31 Dec 2025; in force 11 Sep 2026 |
| Objections | Germany, Austria, Czechia only (not India) |
| Educational and personal papers | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA apostille |
| Trade and customs papers | Chamber → MEA attestation → Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi |
| Vietnamese law | Decree 293/2026/ND-CP, effective 11 Sep 2026 |
| Translation | Vietnamese, notarised or certified under Vietnamese law |
| Starting price | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, all-inclusive |
Apostille vs embassy attestation for Vietnam: Vietnam has now moved to the apostille camp with Japan, the Philippines and Saudi Arabia, whereas the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait still want embassy attestation, and Thailand's apostille starts only on 28 February 2027.
Who needs a Vietnam apostille or embassy legalisation?
Indian experts and managers taking jobs in Vietnam, their families, couples marrying in Vietnam, students and Indian exporters are the main applicants.
- Work permits: under Decree 219/2025 (from 7 August 2025) provincial People's Committees issue permits; experts need a degree plus experience, so both are apostilled with the PCC.
- Families: dependants obtain temporary residence cards with apostilled marriage and birth certificates.
- Marriage: an Indian marrying a Vietnamese citizen registers at the local People's Committee with an apostilled single status affidavit.
- Education: universities and international schools in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City check apostilled degrees.
- Business: Indian pharma, steel, cotton, engineering and IT firms open branches or register products.
How is degree certificate attestation for Vietnam done now?
Degree certificate attestation for Vietnam now ends with the MEA apostille: the degree is notarised, attested by the SDM in Delhi, then apostilled by MEA, which adds a numbered sticker with a QR code.
- CheckNames on the degree and passport are compared.
- NotaryA copy is notarised in Delhi.
- SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi authenticates the notary's signature.
- MEA apostilleNo Vietnam Embassy step is needed after this.
- Translate in VietnamA certified Vietnamese translation of the degree and the apostille follows.
What about marriage certificate attestation for Vietnam and other personal records?
Marriage certificate attestation for Vietnam now means notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, then the MEA apostille; the Vietnamese authority adds the translation requirement.
| Record | Used in Vietnam for |
|---|---|
| Marriage certificate | Spouse's visa and temporary residence card |
| Birth certificate attestation for Vietnam | Children's residence cards and school entry |
| PCC attestation for Vietnam | Work permit file (Passport Seva PCC goes straight to MEA) |
| Experience certificate attestation for Vietnam | Proof of expert experience for the permit |
| Single status affidavit, divorce decree | Marriage registration with a Vietnamese citizen |
Which trade documents still need Vietnam Embassy legalisation?
Documents dealing directly with commercial or customs operations, such as a Chamber-certified Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice or packing list, fall outside the Apostille Convention, so they still go Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Embassy of Vietnam consular authentication.
Vietnam Embassy attestation sample
This is a real Vietnam embassy attestation completed by INFINITYGRO. The document first receives the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) attestation stamp in New Delhi and then the legalisation stamp of the Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi.
- Notary and state-level verification (HRD, Home Department/SDM or Chamber of Commerce, as the document needs)
- MEA attestation stamp with the signing officer's name
- Final Vietnam Embassy legalisation stamp, number and date
- Office drop-off in Delhi or tracked courier across India
Our October 2026 sample shows Chamber attestation, the MEA stamp and the bilingual "Chứng nhận / Hợp pháp hóa lãnh sự" (consular authentication) certificate of the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi.
- Certificate of Origin (AIFTA form where used), invoices and packing lists
- Agency or distribution agreements and authorisation letters for Vietnamese buyers
- Incorporation certificate, MOA/AOA, board resolution and POA for a Vietnamese branch; as commercial papers, these also go Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Vietnam Embassy legalisation
- COPP, GMP and free sale certificates for medicine registration; as commercial papers, these are also legalised by the Vietnam Embassy after MEA attestation
Does Vietnam require a Vietnamese translation?
Yes. Under Decree 293/2026/ND-CP, an apostilled foreign document not in Vietnamese must be translated into Vietnamese, with the translation then notarised or certified under Vietnamese law. Have the apostille translated with the certificate.
What are Vietnam embassy attestation fees in 2026?
Vietnam embassy attestation fees have fallen for personal and educational documents: a PCC, birth, marriage or degree certificate costs ₹1,000–₹1,500 all-inclusive and carries no embassy fee, while trade papers are quoted with the Embassy of Vietnam's charge included.
| Document | Route | Our charge | Working days (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCC | MEA apostille | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 | 2 – 4 |
| Birth certificate | Notary + SDM + MEA apostille | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 all-inclusive | 2 – 3 |
| Marriage certificate | Notary + SDM + MEA apostille | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 all-inclusive | 2 – 3 |
| Degree, transcripts | Notary + SDM + MEA apostille | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 all-inclusive | 2 – 3 |
| Certificate of Origin, invoice | Chamber + MEA + Vietnam Embassy | Quoted per document | 5 – 9 |
What to check on your Vietnam attested document
When your Vietnam attested certificate comes back, compare it with this sample. Every seal should be clear and the details should match your passport.
- MEA stamp present and signed by the attesting officer
- Clear Vietnam Embassy seal with date and signature
- Name and details on the certificate exactly match your passport
- Original certificate is not laminated or damaged
Send a photo of your document on WhatsApp and we will confirm the route, time and fee for your Vietnam attestation.
What should I send, and what delays a Vietnam file?
- Originals, passport copy and the Vietnamese checklist.
- Laminated certificates cannot take an apostille.
- Spelling clashes with the passport need an affidavit first.
- Old checklists asking for an embassy stamp on a degree are outdated.
- INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, accepts documents by courier from anywhere in India (no home pickup): WhatsApp +91 85955 58517, call +91 85120 89575.
Where is the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi?
| Field | Confirmed details |
|---|---|
| Address | EP-7A, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 |
| Consular telephone | +91 70420 35588 (14:30–18:00, working days) |
| Consular email | consularsection@vietnamembassydelhi.in |
| Submissions | Monday 10:30–11:30; Tuesday–Friday 9:30–11:30; collection 16:00–17:30 |
| Website | https://vietnamembassydelhi.in |
| Mumbai | Consulate General of Vietnam, Mumbai (established 1993); contact via the Embassy for current details |
Details checked October 2026; confirm timings with the mission before visiting. Source: the Embassy's own website and its notice on the apostille dated September 2026.
Vietnam Embassy Attestation: questions people ask
Does Vietnam accept an apostille from India?
Yes. Since 11 September 2026 Vietnam is an Apostille Convention party and India did not object, so an MEA apostille replaces Embassy of Vietnam legalisation for public documents.
Is Vietnam Embassy Attestation still required for degrees?
No, not for degrees processed from 11 September 2026. They are notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi and then take the MEA apostille, with no embassy stamp.
Which documents still need Vietnam Embassy legalisation?
Commercial and customs papers, such as Chamber-certified Certificates of Origin, invoices and packing lists, which the Convention excludes; they take MEA attestation and the Embassy stamp.
How much does a Vietnam apostille cost?
₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, all-inclusive (notary, SDM, the ₹50 MEA fee and our service), for a PCC, birth, marriage or degree certificate; no embassy fee applies. Courier is extra.
How many days does a Vietnam apostille take?
Usually 2 to 3 working days in Delhi once the document reaches us, for a PCC, birth, marriage or degree certificate; courier time is extra.
Are my old Vietnam Embassy legalisations still valid?
Yes. The Embassy of Vietnam has confirmed that documents legalised before 11 September 2026 remain valid, so they need not be redone as apostilles for the same purpose.
Is marriage certificate attestation for Vietnam needed for a spouse?
Yes. A spouse's visa and temporary residence card rely on the marriage certificate, which now needs state verification, an MEA apostille and a Vietnamese translation.
Do I need a Vietnamese translation?
Yes. Decree 293/2026/ND-CP requires apostilled documents that are not written in Vietnamese to be translated, with the translation then notarised or certified under Vietnamese law.
Is degree attestation needed for a Vietnam work permit?
Usually yes. An expert permit generally needs a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, so the degree and experience letters are both apostilled and then translated for the provincial People's Committee.
Can I use a police station PCC for Vietnam?
Yes. A police station PCC is notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi before the MEA apostille. A Passport Seva or RPO PCC skips that step and goes straight to the MEA apostille, saving several days.
Does the Embassy of Vietnam issue apostilles?
No. Only India's Ministry of External Affairs can apostille Indian documents; Vietnamese documents going to India need an apostille from Vietnam's own competent authority instead.
Can I finish this without visiting Delhi?
Yes. Courier originals from anywhere in India; INFINITYGRO completes every stage, including the Embassy of Vietnam for trade papers, and couriers them back to you.