Apostille for Vietnam

Vietnam document preparation: identify the document, check the recipient’s request, confirm the submission route. — For Vietnam, confirm the receiving organization’s instructions before arranging document services.

Apostille accepted

Vietnam: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status: Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act: Accession deposited: 31 December 2025
Entry into force: 11 September 2026
Application with Canada: 11 September 2026
Official future date: Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Route for Canadian documents: Canadian apostille → submission in Vietnam
Status checked: 30 October 2026

Does Vietnam accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Vietnam on 11 September 2026 and has applied between Canada and Vietnam since 11 September 2026. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Vietnam

No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Vietnam.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Canada stopped accepting consular legalization applications for covered Canadian public documents on 11 September 2026. Documents not in Vietnamese require a Vietnamese translation certified or notarized under Vietnamese law.

Vietnam embassy and consular contacts

Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.

The directory can include non-resident missions and honorary consulates. Confirm that the office provides the service you need.

Official sources for Vietnam

Vietnam apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Vietnam accept a Canadian apostille?

Is embassy attestation required for Vietnam?

No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Vietnam.

When did Vietnam join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?

Accession deposited: 31 December 2025. Entry into force: 11 September 2026. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

Treaty record checked on 30 October 2026. HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.