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Consular legalization can be a complex process for both individuals and businesses when seeking opportunities abroad.

This process requires an understanding of country-specific legal regulations alongside the invaluable support of government authorities and seasoned professionals

At Global Link Asia Consulting, you can receive both, with an amazing process that guarantees success, and we gonna show you how to achieve with our consular legalization service

1. Everything you need to know about consular legalization

1.1. What is foreign consular legalization?

According to Vietnamese law, consular legalization is the certification of seals, signatures, and titles on foreign papers and documents by a competent Vietnamese agency to recognize and recognize those papers and records for use in Vietnam.

So, documents or papers issued abroad that need to be used in Vietnam must go through consular legalization, and the consular legalization process must be carried out at the Vietnamese embassy in the country that issued the documents or papers or at the Vietnamese embassy in the approved.

For example, a British Virgin Island (BVI) company certificate that wants to be used in Vietnam must go through consular legalization at the Vietnam Embassy in BVI. In addition, consular legalization is possible at the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore because Singapore and Vietnam approve of this.

  • Public documents (issued by the government at the place of consular legalization) mostly only require soft copies to check information.
  • Public documents (issued by governments in a place OTHER than where consular legalization is granted) require original documents to compare information.
  • Regular documents only require signature and stamp verification.

==>Accordingly, 'consular legalization' is an administrative procedure that serves to confirm the value of foreign public documents and verify the authenticity of the signatures on those documents.

1.2. Distinguishing between "consular legalization" and "consular authentication" How can we help you?

Legalization Consular Authentication
Legalization is the process through which relevant authorities in Vietnam validate and certify the authenticity and validity of foreign papers and documents Consular authentication is the process by which Vietnamese competent authorities validate the authenticity of seals, signatures, and titles on Vietnamese documents for international recognition and use.

Currently, many administrative procedures in Vietnam require documents from abroad to undergo consular legalization, including:

  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Certificate of good standing
  • Certificate of incumbency
  • Business profile
  • Personal/business bank statement
  • Degree
  • Passport - Visa
  • Other types of documents

This process ensures the legality and authenticity of documents, helping Vietnamese Individuals/Businesses carry out international transactions and procedures effectively and reliably.

Nowadays, many administrative procedures require consular certification for documents issued in Vietnam, such as

  • Application for employment abroad;
  • Application to settle abroad;
  • Procedures for registering marriage with foreigners abroad;
  • Application for foreign citizenship;
  • And many other documents.

The process ensures the legality and authenticity of documents, helping Vietnamese Individuals/Businesses carry out international transactions and procedures effectively and reliably.

1.3. Why is it necessary to legalize foreign consulates

There are two main reasons for the need for consular legalization of foreign documents:

  • To prove the authenticity of documents: Documents issued by Vietnamese authorities, organizations, or individuals are typically only valid for use within Vietnam. When you need to use them abroad, they must undergo consular legalization to demonstrate their authenticity.
  • To meet the requirements of foreign authorities and organizations: Many foreign countries have regulations that require consular legalization for Vietnamese documents to be used in their jurisdiction

2. When do you need consular legalization?

Various documents must go through the consular legalization process to ensure their legality and usability in Vietnam. These cases include:

  • Foreign businesses need to legalize company documents to open a bank account in Vietnam or establish branches in Vietnam.
  • Companies with overseas branches may need consular legalization for documents as requested by state authorities or parent company banks.
  • Foreign individuals or international students holding foreign degrees may need to legalize their diplomas for use in Vietnam.
  • Foreigners intending to marry Vietnamese citizens often need to consular legalize their documents.
  •  Other situations as dictated by specific requirements.

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3. Why should you choose Global Link Asia Consulting for Consular Legalization H2

With extensive knowledge and experience helping many get their documents successfully legalized, you can assured that you are in good hands of Global Link Asia Consulting

  • Experience and reputation: Global Link Asia Consulting has many years of experience in consular legalization. You can get the same success as other  thousands of domestic and international businesses.
  • Professional consultation: Global Link Asia Consulting has a team of professional consultants knowledgeable about the consular legalization procedures.  You can experience how professionalism and years of experience feel and look like when working with us.
  • Comprehensive services: Global Link Asia Consulting offers comprehensive consular legalization services, with cost-effective strategies.

4. How can we help you?

 

Global Link Asia Consulting, as your trusted one-stop corporate service provider helping hundreds of business owners start their businesses overseas and manage their companies with success, can help you

5. FAQs about consular legalization in foreign countries

Consular legalization, as defined by Vietnamese law refers to the formal certification of seals, signatures, and titles found on foreign documents by an authorized (Vietnamese or foreign) agency so that you can use it within Vietnam or in the country where they are needed.

Types of papers and documents that need consular legalization include:

  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Certificate of good standing
  • Certificate of incumbency
  • Business profile
  • Personal/business bank statement
  • Degree
  • Passport - Visa
  • Other types of documents

Global Link Asia Consulting supports and advises on consular legalization in all countries, popular in Singapore, USA, Hong Kong, Australia, UK, Malaysia, BVI, Canada, etc.

Processing time for consular legalization procedures usually takes about 1-2 weeks. However, the specific time may vary depending on the type of papers and documents and the country in which those papers and documents will be used.

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