Can I use an apostille instead of consular legalisation for Vietnam?

In most cases, yes, since 11 September 2026, when the Apostille Convention entered into force for Vietnam. There are exceptions: Germany, Austria and Czechia objected to Vietnam's accession, so documents from those countries still need consular legalisation. We send you the right checklist for your country before you sign anything.

Certification and apostille

Source: Status table: Apostille Convention, Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)