Are you planning to apply for a Vietnamese work permit or get married in Vietnam? Whatever you’re doing, any documents that originate from the UK will need to undergo consular legalisation.
Today, we want to take you through the consular legalisation to help ensure that your UK documents are legal and valid for use in Vietnam. We’ll do this by answering a couple of common questions about the consular legalisation of UK documents for Vietnam use:
1. What UK Documents Do I Need To Legalise?
When you are applying for a Vietnamese work permit, the UK government will likely require you to obtain the legalisation of your UK documents. The documents that need to be legalised will depend on the purpose, but they can include:
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Diplomas
- University Certificates
- National Insurance / Social Security Card
- Passport
- Citizenship Certificate
If you are applying for a Vietnamese work permit and you are a British citizen, you will need to obtain the legalisation of your UK documents.
2. How Do I Legalise UK Documents?
You can legalise UK documents in two different ways, using either an Apostille or legalisation from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London, England.
The UK government has now issued a directive that all UK documents that are intended to be used in foreign countries must be legalised. Therefore, if you are not getting your UK documents legalised, it is highly likely that they will not be accepted in Vietnam.
Apostille and legalisation are two different processes, but they produce the same legal result. Both processes will allow you to use your UK documents in Vietnam.
3. Can I Legalise My UK Documents In Vietnam?
You cannot do this in Vietnam. However, what you can do is get them legalised in a Vietnamese Embassy.
In fact, this is quite a common question for UK citizens applying for work permits in Vietnam and getting married in Vietnam. If you are applying for a work permit in Vietnam, the process is going to take you some time, and you’ll need to plan ahead.
4. How Long Does It Take To Legalise UK Documents?
It will take a few weeks for your UK documents to be legalised, and then you can use them in Vietnam.
5. How Do I Simplify The Consular Legalisation Process?
When you are applying for a Vietnamese work permit, and you have UK documents that you need to legalise, the easiest way to simplify the process is to contact a company that offers legalisation services.
The reason behind this is simple. The consular legalisation process is a lengthy and complex one. A service, therefore, will take on these tasks on your behalf, allowing you to simply sit back and relax while they achieve your needs.
Conclusion
Legalising UK documents for Vietnam use is an essential procedure that you need to complete before you can apply for a Vietnamese work permit, get married in Vietnam, or do anything official there.
However, the legalisation of UK documents for Vietnam use is not a simple process, and it can take a few weeks for your UK documents to be legalised. As such, we suggest that you get a headstart in the process. Better yet, contact a service provider to help you out!
Travcour VLS are Visa, legalisation, and passport application specialists in the UK. If you are looking for legalisation services, get in touch with us today!