Frequently Asked Questions

What is Consular legalization and Consular certification?

Consular legalization is well-defined in Clause 2 Article 2 Decree No. 111/2011/ND-CP, “Consular legalization means the competent Vietnamese agencies' certification of stamps, signatures an...

How long is the validity period for foreign documents after consular legalization?

Currently, foreign documents after consular legalization are not specifically limited in terms of validity period, and are not mentioned in binding documents including Decree 111/2011/ND-CP...

What kinds of documents can be consularly legal?

Below are some types of documents that require consular legalization, including but not limited to: Degrees and certificates of foreigners; Health Certification; Civil status registrati...

What is the processing time of consular legalization?

From the time we receive your complete documents, the processing time is 4 working days. In case your application has more than 10 documents, the processing time may be longer. Note: You ca...

How long will it take to get a passport when registering for your service ?

According to the information you provided, the normal time for issuance of an ordinary passport is 08 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents. But depending on...

How can I get my passport?

To get your passport, you need to arrive at the right palace and appointment time to pick up your passport. Method 1: Passport pick -up location: At the Immigration Department of the Mi...

How many types of Vietnamese Passport are there?

There are 03 types of Vietnamese passport: Ordinary passport: Valid for no more than 10 years from the date of issue and cannot be renewed. Official passport: Valid for no more than 5 ye...

Which department issues passports in Vietnam?

The passport issuing agency in Vietnam is the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security and the Immigration Department of the Police of provinces and centrally-run cities....

Can I get a passport online?

Yes, you can. According to the Immigration Department, from 01/06/2022 officially launched the online passport issuance service (passport online) nationwide. Not only does it help people sav...

If my passport is damaged, lost or expired, what will I do?

If your passport is damaged, lost or expired, you need to go through the procedure of reissuing your passport including: *Required documents: Declaration of application for a passport i...

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