Flag of VietnamFor a UK-issued document to be valid in Viet Nam, it must go through a two-step legalisation:

  • 1
    UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) apostille (or the Irish DFA / Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man for documents issued there).
  • 2
    Embassy of Viet Nam in London consular attestation.

For documents from a UK Overseas Territory – Anguilla, Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Gibraltar, Turks & Caicos – first obtain the territory’s own apostille, then the UK FCDO apostille, and finally the Vietnamese attestation.

Legalisation requirements for Vietnam

  • Personal vs. commercial – both categories require the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate stamp unless the Vietnamese recipient confirms that an apostille alone is sufficient (rare).
  • Bundling – related pages can be tied under one notarial certificate and covered by a single apostille.
  • Foreign documents – accepted if they meet the FCDO’s “foreign document” apostille policy.
  • Copies to lodge: provide one photocopy of each apostilled page; the embassy/consulate keeps the copy.
  • Application form – complete and sign the consular legalisation form (an agent may sign on the applicant’s behalf).
  • Return by post – include a self-addressed, prepaid envelope.
  • Payment: cash only at the counter; no cards or bank transfers.
  • Process reminder – UK documents must be apostilled by the FCDO, then attested by the Vietnamese Embassy in London before use in Vietnam.

Our simple process:

  • Submit your documents via email or post.
  • We’ll obtain the apostille stamp from the FCDO on your behalf.
  • Your documents are then attested by the Vietnam Embassy, getting stamped and sealed.
  • Once completed, your attested documents are returned securely.

Key benefits:

  • Standard (7 days) and express (3 days) options are available
  • Competitive pricing, discounts on multiple documents
  • Safe handling and delivery via tracked mail or courier
  • Full compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Email submission and status tracking
  • Over 15+ years of experience in embassy attestation

Vietnam legalisation fees

Standard & Express service

Legalisation Service Standard (7 days) Express (4 days)
Vietnam embassy only £95 £125
Personal Documents (+ certification + apostille + embassy legalisation) £190 220
Business Documents (+ certification + apostille + embassy legalisation) £210 £235
For notary service, add: £110 £135

Crown Dependencies & British Overseas Territories

Non-UK Documents Standard Express
Vietnam embassy only £95 £125
Vietnam – Crown Dependency (Local Apostille + Embassy) no FCDO £95 £125
Vietnam – British Overseas Territories (Local Apostille + FCDO + Embassy) £150 £185

Return shipping (if required)

DHL return shipping Cost
DHL UK (24 hours) £20
DHL Europe (24/48 hours) £45
DHL International (3-5 days) £65
Royal Mail (Special Delivery) £12

Discounts for more than 3 documents – please enquire.

Please note that certain documents take longer to certify, like educational documents that need notarisation.

Vietnam processing times

Our standard attestation service takes approximately 7-8 business days.

That includes 2-3 working days for the apostille process and 3-4 working days for the embassy attestation.

We also offer express service, which is completed in 3 business days.

This includes same-day apostille service and expedited embassy service.

The exact turnaround time depends on courier transit and embassy processing workload.

Turnaround times do not include return shipping.

DHL Express takes 24 hours UK and most main European cities.

DHL international 2-3 days or longer.

Embassy of S.R. Vietnam in London (Entrance Sign)
Embassy of S.R. Vietnam in London 12-14 Victoria Road
Embassy of S.R. Vietnam in London on 12-14 Victoria Road
Embassy of S.R. Vietnam in London (Entrance Hall)

What’s included in the legalisation service:

  • We advise and check that your documents

  • If documents need to be certified, we get a solicitor

  • We submit your documents to the FCDO for the apostille

  • We email you a scanned copy of your attested documents

  • Documents are returned by your preferred chosen method.

  • We are competitively priced with no hidden fees

  • We have a service guarantee! If we can’t get your documents attested, we refund our fee.

Embassy attestation service.

Attestation can be a complicated process. We are here to help. Get a free, no-obligation quote today.

Embassy attestation service.

Attestation can be a complicated process. We are here to help. Get a free, no-obligation quote today.