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Vietnam Implements Hague Apostille Convention to Streamline Legalisation of Foreign Public Documents

The Government of Vietnam has introduced Decree No. 293/2026/ND-CP. This decree guides how the Hague Apostille Convention of 5 October 1961 will work. This rule starts on 11 September 2026. It removes the need for legalisation of foreign public documents. Instead, a simpler apostille process will be used. This change will make it easier to use public documents from countries that have signed the Convention in Vietnam.

Jurisdiction

Vietnam

Stage

Effective 11 Sept 2026

Published

23 Jul 2026

In force

11 Sept 2026

Category

Consular Updates

Official source

chinhphu.vn