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Vietnam Now Accepts U.S. Apostilles

PDX Fingerprinting apostilles your U.S. documents and arranges certified Vietnamese translation, so they are ready for Vietnam. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide.

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Does Vietnam Accept an Apostille?

Yes, from September 11, 2026. The Apostille Convention entered into force for Vietnam that day, so U.S. public documents within the Convention scope now need an apostille instead of consular legalization. Documents legalized before that date remain valid.

What Changed for Vietnam on September 11, 2026

Public documents from the United States within the Convention scope now need only an apostille.
Documents that were legalized through consular channels before September 11, 2026 remain valid. There is no need to repeat the process.
Some documents outside the Convention scope, including certain commercial or customs administrative documents, still need consular legalization.
A document that is not in Vietnamese needs a Vietnamese translation, notarized or certified under Vietnamese law.

Source: the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States. Confirm your specific document with the Vietnamese office that requested it.

Documents People Apostille for Vietnam

Work permits and business licenses
Background checks for work permit applications
Marriage and family records
Education credentials

Most requests follow one of two routes. Federal documents, such as an FBI Identity History Summary, are handled by the U.S. Department of State through our FBI apostille service. State-issued documents, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, are handled by the Secretary of State where they were issued. We process Oregon documents and other states for $195 (New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional), listed in our apostille by document guide.

Translation for Vietnam Documents

Vietnam requires a Vietnamese translation of foreign-language documents, notarized or certified under Vietnamese law, according to the Vietnamese Embassy notice.

PDX Fingerprinting arranges certified Vietnamese translation to go with your apostilled documents. See our certified document translation service and apostille translation services. Certified translation is $65 per page. Call (503) 212-0678 to get started.

How to Get Your Documents Ready for Vietnam

Confirm what the receiving office needs. Ask the employer, consulate, or agency in Vietnam which records they want, how recent they must be, and whether translation is required.
Get the right original. For vital records, order a certified copy from the issuing state or county. For a background check, request your FBI Identity History Summary.
We apostille it. Federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State. State-issued documents go to the Secretary of State where they were issued.
We arrange translation. After the apostille, we arrange certified Vietnamese translation when your documents need it.
Send it to Vietnam. We return the finished set to you, ready to submit.

Vietnam Apostille Cost and Turnaround

FBI apostille service: $195, typically 7 to 10 business days.
Oregon document apostille: $195, typically 3 to 5 business days, and sometimes next day.
Documents from other states: $195. Some states finish in about 5 business days; others take longer depending on that state’s availability. New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional document.
Certified translation: $65 per page.

Call (503) 212-0678 or book online and we will confirm your total and timeline.

Vietnam: What to Know Before You Order

Vietnam accepts U.S. apostilles for documents within the Convention scope from September 11, 2026.
Confirm with the Vietnamese office or employer whether your specific document falls within the Convention or still needs consular legalization.
Many agencies want a recent issue date on background checks, so order the FBI check close to when you apply.

Related Services and Countries

Other countries: Thailand apostille and translation, South Korea apostille and translation, Philippines apostille and translation, Singapore apostille and translation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vietnam accept apostilles?

Do I need to translate my apostilled documents for Vietnam?

Vietnam requires a Vietnamese translation of foreign-language documents, notarized or certified under Vietnamese law, according to the Vietnamese Embassy notice. We can arrange translation with your apostille. Certified translation is $65 per page. Call (503) 212-0678 to get started.

How do I get an FBI background check apostilled for Vietnam?

Request your FBI Identity History Summary, then have it apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. Our FBI apostille service is $195 and typically takes 7 to 10 business days.

How do I get a birth or marriage certificate apostilled for Vietnam?

Order a certified copy from the issuing state or county, then have the Secretary of State of that state apostille it. We handle Oregon documents for $195, typically in 3 to 5 business days. Other states are $195; some finish in about 5 business days and others take longer depending on the state. New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional document.

How long does it take?

Our FBI apostille service typically takes 7 to 10 business days and Oregon documents 3 to 5 business days. Translation time depends on the language and length. Call (503) 212-0678 for your timeline.

Can you handle my documents if I do not live in Oregon?

Yes. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide by mail.

What is the difference between an apostille and legalization?

An apostille is a single certificate accepted by Hague Convention countries. Legalization is the older multi-step process that involves an embassy or consulate.

Start Your Vietnam Apostille

Call (503) 212-0678 or book online. Tell us the document and where it is going, and we will confirm what is needed, including translation.