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🇻🇳 Vietnamese Embassy Authentication

Apostille Birth Certificate
for Vietnam — FCDO &
Embassy Authentication UK

Vietnam is not in the Hague Convention — a standard FCDO apostille alone is not enough. We handle the full two-stage process: FCDO apostille first, then Vietnamese Embassy authentication. End-to-end from our City of London office. From £186 all-inclusive.

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Full End-to-End Service
From £186 All-Inclusive
Same-Day Express Available
Vietnamese Translation Available
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Vietnam is not a Hague Convention country — an FCDO apostille alone is not accepted. Both FCDO apostille and Vietnamese Embassy authentication are required. See the full process →
🏛️ City of London EC2V
⚡ Same-day FCDO submission
🇻🇳 Vietnamese Embassy authentication
✅ Pre-checked before each stage
🔒 ICO registered
💳 No upfront payment required
The Two-Stage Process: How a UK Birth Certificate Is Legalised for Vietnam
1
GRO Birth Certificate
Original GRO-issued cert required
→
2
Solicitor Certification + FCDO Apostille
2–3 working days (or same day)
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3
Vietnamese Embassy Authentication
1 week standard / 1 day express
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4
Ready for Use in Vietnam
Returned by post, courier, or collection
Who We Help

Why You Need Vietnamese Embassy Authentication on a UK Birth Certificate

Vietnam requires both FCDO apostille and Vietnamese Embassy authentication for UK personal documents. Here are the most common reasons our clients need this service.

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Marriage Registration in Vietnam
To marry a Vietnamese national or register a marriage in Vietnam, you typically need your UK birth certificate — apostilled by the FCDO and authenticated by the Vietnamese Embassy in London — plus a Vietnamese translation.
Documents often required
Birth CertificateMarriage CertCertificate of No Impediment
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Family Reunion & Residency
Joining a Vietnamese spouse or family member, or applying for a Vietnamese long-stay visa or residency permit, frequently requires an authenticated UK birth certificate as part of your identity and relationship documentation.
Common applications
Long-Stay VisaResidency PermitDependent Visa
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Registering a Child Born in Vietnam
If a British national has a child born in Vietnam, the parent's UK birth certificate may need to be apostilled and authenticated by the Vietnamese Embassy as part of the Vietnamese birth registration or nationality process.
Documents needed
Parent Birth CertMarriage Cert
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Employment & Working in Vietnam
Some Vietnamese employers and work permit applications require authenticated UK personal documents — including birth certificates — as part of the employment documentation process.
Common document types
Birth CertificateDegree CertificatesPolice Checks
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Legal & Inheritance Matters
Inheritance claims, probate proceedings, or legal actions in Vietnam require properly authenticated UK documents to establish identity and family relationships before Vietnamese courts or notaries.
Typical uses
Probate in VietnamInheritance Claims
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Education & Teaching in Vietnam
Teachers and educational professionals working in Vietnam often need UK degree certificates, birth certificates, and police checks — apostilled and authenticated — as part of their teaching licence and work permit applications.
Documents needed
Degree CertificateBirth CertificateDBS / Police Check
What We Can Authenticate

Documents the Vietnamese Embassy Can Authenticate

The Vietnamese Embassy in London authenticates a wide range of UK documents after FCDO apostille. Here is what we commonly process for clients.

📄 Personal Documents
  • › Birth Certificate (GRO-issued, full or short form)
  • › Marriage Certificate
  • › Death Certificate
  • › Decree Absolute / Divorce Certificate
  • › Deed Poll
  • › Passport Copy (personal/commercial use)
  • › Police Check (DBS / ACRO / ICPC)
🎓 Education Documents
  • › Degree Certificate
  • › QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
  • › TEFL / TESOL Certificate
  • › Diploma and Academic Transcripts
  • › Professional Qualifications
🏢 Commercial Documents
  • › Contracts and Agreements
  • › Power of Attorney
  • › Companies House Documents
  • › Certificate of Incorporation
  • › Board Resolutions
ℹ️ Not Sure?
  • › We advise on eligibility before you send anything
  • › We confirm Vietnamese Embassy requirements for your specific document and purpose
  • › Contact us at [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 3538 2848
Packages & Prices

Vietnamese Embassy Birth Certificate Authentication — Fixed Prices

All packages cover the complete two-stage process: FCDO apostille + Vietnamese Embassy authentication. No hidden costs.

Most Popular
Standard End-to-End
FCDO apostille (standard) + Vietnamese Embassy standard authentication
£186
 per document
What's included
  • ✓ Solicitor certification + FCDO Apostille (2–3 days)
  • ✓ Vietnamese Embassy standard authentication (1 week)
  • ✓ Document pre-check before each submission stage
  • ✓ Status updates throughout
  • ✓ Return by tracked post or collection
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⏱ Up to 2 weeks end-to-end

Express End-to-End
Same-day FCDO apostille + same-day Vietnamese Embassy authentication
£236
 per document
Everything in Standard, plus
  • ✓ Same-day / 24hr FCDO submission
  • ✓ Vietnamese Embassy same-day authentication (1 working day)
  • ✓ Priority pre-check at every stage
  • ✓ Express tracked return courier
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⏱ Up to 1 week end-to-end

With Vietnamese Translation
Full service + certified Vietnamese translation — submission-ready for authorities in Vietnam
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Everything in Standard, plus
  • ✓ FCDO apostille + Vietnamese Embassy authentication
  • ✓ Certified Vietnamese translation
  • ✓ Translation arranged in parallel
  • ✓ One point of contact throughout
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⏱ Est. 2–3 weeks

Volume discounts for 5+ documents. Contact us for a bespoke quote.

Full Price Breakdown

Birth Certificate for Vietnam — Stage-by-Stage Pricing

Each stage is priced separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for. All prices are per document and all-inclusive of government fees.

StageServiceProcessing TimeCost (per doc)
Stage 1a Solicitor Certification + FCDO Apostille (Standard) 2–3 working days £91 Standard
Stage 1b Solicitor Certification + FCDO Apostille (Same Day / 24hr) Same day / next working day POA Express
Stage 2a Vietnamese Embassy Authentication (Standard) 1 week £95 Standard
Stage 2b Vietnamese Embassy Authentication (Same Day) 1 working day £145 Express
Total — Standard Stage 1a + Stage 2a Up to 2 weeks £186 All-Inclusive
Total — Express Stage 1b (same day) + Stage 2b (same day) Up to 1 week £236 All-Inclusive
Add-on GRO Replacement Birth Certificate (if needed) 72hrs (GRO) £60 Optional
Add-on Certified Vietnamese Translation Arranged in parallel POA Optional

* Contact us for same-day FCDO and 24hr service pricing — [email protected]

Key Requirements

What You Need Before We Start

Getting the right documents in place matters. We check at every stage — but it helps to know what's required before you send anything.

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You Need an Official GRO-Issued Birth Certificate — Not a Photocopy or Hospital Certificate
The FCDO can only apostille the original registrar's signature on a GRO-issued birth certificate. Hospital-issued birth notifications, photocopies, and laminated certificates are all rejected. If you've lost your original, we can order a replacement from the GRO at £60 — no GRO account is required and processing time is 72hrs.
🔄 Two Stages — Both Required for Vietnam
Vietnam is outside the Hague Convention. This means a UK birth certificate needs both an FCDO apostille AND Vietnamese Embassy authentication before it can be used in Vietnam. Neither stage is optional. We co-ordinate both stages end-to-end so you don't have to manage them separately.
🇻🇳 Do You Need a Vietnamese Translation?
In most cases, yes. Vietnamese authorities require a certified Vietnamese translation alongside the authenticated birth certificate. We arrange certified translations in Vietnamese as part of our combined service — translated in parallel to minimise overall processing time.
📋 Long Form vs Short Form Birth Certificate
For marriage registration and other personal purposes, the Vietnamese authorities typically require the full long-form birth certificate (showing parents' details), not the short-form. We confirm which version is required for your specific purpose before you order a replacement from the GRO.
📅 Processing Times — Plan Ahead
The standard end-to-end service takes up to 2 weeks: 2–3 working days for the FCDO apostille, then 1 week at the Vietnamese Embassy. Express options are available, but if you have a deadline — such as a Vietnamese wedding date — contact us early so we can plan the fastest route.
Submission Methods

How to Send Us Your Birth Certificate

We accept documents via several channels. For same-day FCDO submission, your document must reach our office by 10am.

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Our Address: Blackwell House, Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (excluding Bank Holidays). For same-day FCDO submission, documents must arrive by 10am. Most applications received by 5pm are submitted to the relevant authority the next working day.
✉️ Online / Email
Complete our free enquiry form or email [email protected]. Our team will confirm your requirements, provide a fixed quote, and advise on the best submission method. In many cases, we can process documents as certified copies — contact us first.
🚶 In Person (Drop-Off)
Drop your birth certificate at our City of London office Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. A document checking service is available on arrival (discretionary; charges may apply). No appointment needed for standard drop-offs.
📦 By Courier
Send by same-day or next-day courier. Documents must arrive before 10am for same-day FCDO submission. We will notify you on receipt and process immediately.
📮 By Royal Mail Special Delivery
Use Royal Mail Special Delivery so your certificate is trackable and insured. For same-day submission, ensure delivery before 10am. Special Delivery provides compensation cover on original documents.
Delivery Options

How We Return Your Authenticated Documents

We offer a range of return delivery options — UK and international — so your completed documents reach you securely.

Delivery MethodCostDescription
Royal Mail Special Delivery (UK Mainland)£10Next-day tracked delivery to your UK address via Royal Mail Special Delivery (1pm guarantee).
Same-Day Courier — Central LondonUpon requestSame-day delivery to Central London addresses. Typically £15–£35. Price quoted on request.
Next-Day Courier — Outside London (UK Mainland)Upon requestNext-day national courier. Price quoted on request.
DHL — UK Mainland£15DHL domestic tracked delivery.
Royal Mail Special Delivery — International£20Tracked international postal delivery for clients abroad.
DHL — International£60DHL international tracked courier, including delivery to Vietnam.
Collection in PersonFreeCollect from our City of London office Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Payments

How to Pay — Flexible Options, No Upfront Payment

Payment is not required until we have confirmed your order. We then send a confirmation email with your invoice and payment link.

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Card Payment
All major cards accepted in our City of London office. No extra charges or surcharges apply.
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Online — Secure Payment Link
After confirming your order, we send a secure PayPal payment link. No PayPal account required — pay by card online.
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Bank Transfer
Pay direct to our account. Company: Mandarin Management Limited. Sort code: 30-95-74. Account: 41779560. Please provide proof of payment with your application.
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WeChat Pay & Alipay
We accept WeChat Pay and Alipay. Contact us and we will provide a QR code and invoice.
Why Choose Us

The Specialist in Vietnamese Embassy Authentication — City of London

We have processed Vietnamese Embassy authentications for individuals, couples, teachers, and legal professionals across the UK. Here's why clients trust us with their documents.

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End-to-End Service — One Point of Contact
We handle the entire process — solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, and Vietnamese Embassy authentication — from our City of London office. You deal with one team throughout, not multiple providers.
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Pre-Checked at Every Stage
We check your birth certificate before FCDO submission and check the apostilled document before Vietnamese Embassy submission. If there's a problem with your certificate, we catch it before it causes a rejection.
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Specialist Knowledge of Vietnamese Requirements
We know what the Vietnamese Embassy in London requires, which document versions are accepted, and how to prepare your application correctly. We advise before you send anything.
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Status Updates Throughout
You'll know exactly where your document is at every stage — received, FCDO-apostilled, submitted to the Vietnamese Embassy, authenticated, and returned. No chasing required.
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Vietnamese Translation Available
We can arrange a certified Vietnamese translation of your birth certificate to run alongside the apostille and embassy authentication — so you receive one complete, submission-ready package.
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Fixed Prices — No Upfront Payment
Our prices are fixed and all-inclusive — no surprises. Payment is not required until after we confirm your order. No hidden government fees added on top.
Client Reviews

Trusted by Clients with Vietnamese Document Needs

From couples marrying in Vietnam to teachers working in Hanoi — here's what clients say.

★★★★★
"Getting married in Ho Chi Minh City — needed both my apostille and Vietnamese Embassy authentication. Legalisation.Services handled everything. They told me exactly what GRO certificate version I needed, got the apostille done in 2 days, and the embassy authentication done in a week. Complete package."
Mark T.
Marriage in Vietnam — London
★★★★★
"Teaching in Hanoi and needed my UK birth certificate apostilled and authenticated. Also needed a Vietnamese translation. They coordinated all three stages and I had everything in one go. Saved me a lot of hassle trying to find different providers."
Sophie K.
Teacher Working in Hanoi — Manchester
★★★★★
"Used them for a family reunion visa application. They were very clear on exactly what was needed for the Vietnamese immigration office — not just the apostille but the embassy stamp too. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with Vietnam-related document requirements."
Linh & David H.
Family Reunion Visa — Birmingham
Frequently Asked Questions

Apostille & Vietnamese Embassy Authentication — Common Questions

Yes. Vietnam is not a signatory to the 1961 Hague Convention, which means a UK birth certificate cannot simply be apostilled and used in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Embassy in London requires the document to have already been apostilled by the FCDO before they will authenticate it. The correct order is: (1) FCDO apostille, then (2) Vietnamese Embassy authentication. We handle both stages end-to-end.
Standard end-to-end takes up to 2 weeks: 2–3 working days for the solicitor certification and FCDO apostille, then 1 week at the Vietnamese Embassy. Our express service can reduce the total to approximately 1 week, with same-day FCDO submission and 1-working-day Vietnamese Embassy authentication. If you have a deadline — such as a Vietnamese marriage date — contact us early so we can plan accordingly.
The standard all-inclusive service costs £186 per document: £91 for the solicitor certification and FCDO apostille (2–3 working days) and £95 for Vietnamese Embassy standard authentication (1 week). The express service (same-day FCDO + same-day embassy) costs £236 per document. A Vietnamese translation can be arranged alongside, price on application. All prices are all-inclusive — there are no hidden government fees added on top.
You need an original GRO-issued birth certificate — either the full long-form (showing parents' details) or the short-form. For marriage registration and most personal purposes in Vietnam, the full long-form certificate is recommended. Hospital-issued birth notifications, photocopies, and solicitor-certified copies are not accepted by the FCDO and cannot proceed through the Vietnamese Embassy authentication process. If you've lost your original, we can order a GRO replacement at £60 — no GRO account required, 72hr processing.
In most cases, yes. Vietnamese authorities require a certified Vietnamese translation alongside your apostilled and embassy-authenticated birth certificate. The translation must be certified — a simple online translation does not qualify. We arrange certified Vietnamese translations as part of our combined service, run in parallel with the apostille and embassy authentication stages to keep the total turnaround as short as possible.
Yes. We recommend Royal Mail Special Delivery, which is fully trackable and provides compensation cover for original documents. For same-day FCDO submission, your document must arrive at our City of London office by 10am. You can also send by courier or drop off in person — see the submission section above for full options.
Yes. We offer international return delivery including DHL International at £60, which will deliver to Vietnam. Royal Mail international tracked delivery is also available at £20. Alternatively, we can return to your UK address and you can forward to Vietnam yourself.
Yes. The Vietnamese Embassy in London can authenticate a wide range of UK documents after FCDO apostille — including marriage certificates, death certificates, degree certificates, QTS, TEFL, police checks (DBS/ACRO/ICPC), Power of Attorney, and Companies House documents. Contact us with your specific document and we will advise on what is required.
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