Procedures for Consular Legalization in Turkey

No.1 Translation is proud to be Vietnam's leading provider of consular legalization and consular certification services for Vietnamese documents used in Turkey, as well as for Turkish-issued documents that need to be used in Vietnam.

Consular legalization is an important step for documents from Turkey to be legally recognized and used in Vietnam. With a process that requires multiple steps and absolute accuracy, document legalization often poses challenges for those carrying it out. In this article, we will guide you through the entire procedure and suggest optimal solutions from No.1 Translation to complete the process quickly and efficiently.

What is consular legalization and certification in Turkey?

Consular legalization is a necessary legal procedure for documents issued by competent authorities in Vietnam or Turkey to be recognized and legally used in the partner country. This process is essential for legal transactions, entry, education, employment, or international trade between the two countries.

1. Consular Certification

Consular certification is the process by which competent authorities in Vietnam or Turkey verify and certify the seals, signatures, and titles on documents to ensure their authenticity. This is the first step in the consular legalization process.

2. Consular legalization in Turkey

After consular certification, the documents will be sent to the diplomatic representation (Embassy or Consulate) of the country where you will use the documents to complete the legalization process.

Which authorities carry out consular legalization in Turkey?

1. Vietnamese Documents Used in Turkey

1.1. Consular Certification

Documents issued by Vietnam need to be consularly certified at one of the following agencies:

Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam

  • Address: 40 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Phone: (+84 24) 3.7993125
  • Fax: (+84 24) 3.8236928
  • Email: cls.mfa@mofa.gov.vn
  • Website: https://lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn
Department of Foreign Affairs handling consular legalization for Turkey
Department of Foreign Affairs handling consular legalization for Turkey

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs

  • Address: 6 Alexandre de Rhodes, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Phone: (+84 28) 38224224
  • Fax: (+84 28) 38251436
  • E-mail: banbientap@mofahcm.gov.vn

1.2. Consular Legalization

After the documents have been consularly certified, the next step is consular legalization at the Turkish diplomatic representation in Vietnam:

Embassy of Turkey in Vietnam

  • Address: 14th Floor, Central Office Building, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi
  • Phone: (+84) 24 38222460
  • Fax: (+84) 24 38222458
  • E-mail: embassy.hanoi@mfa.gov.tr
  • Working hours: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday to Friday

2. Turkish Documents Used in Vietnam

2.1. Consular Certification

In Turkey, citizens or foreigners need to submit their documents for consular certification by the following authorities or officials:

  • Governor (Vali) or District Head (Kaymakam): Review documents related to administrative authorities and notaries.
  • Director of the Legal Committee or Chairperson of the Local Legal Committee: Review judicial documents.

2.2. Consular Legalization

After consular certification in Turkey, the documents need to be legalized at the Vietnamese diplomatic representation:

Embassy of Vietnam in Turkey

  • Address: 414 Sokak, No: 14, Birlik Mahallesi, 06610 Çankaya, Ankara
  • Phone: +90 (312) 446 8049
  • Fax: +90 (312) 446 5623
  • E-mail: dsqvnturkey@gmail.com
  • Working hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Procedures for consular legalization of Vietnamese documents for use in Turkey

Below is a detailed guide on the steps required for consular legalization of Vietnamese documents for legal use in Turkey:

Step 1: Document Translation

You need to bring the documents required for consular legalization to notarized translation into Turkish at:

  • State Notary Office
  • Department of Justice
  • Or authorize a professional translation company to handle the full-service process

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Step 2: Consular certification at the competent authority in Vietnam

Documents to prepare:

  1. Consular certification/legalization application form (according to form LS/HPH-2012/TK or printed from lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn).
  2. Giấy tờ tùy thân:
    • Bản chính CCCD, hộ chiếu hoặc giấy tờ thay thế hộ chiếu nếu nộp trực tiếp.
    • Hoặc bản chụp nếu nộp qua đường bưu điện.
  3. Documents for consular certification: Original documents that have been notarized and translated.
  4. Photocopies of the above documents.

Envelope with recipient's address clearly written (if using postal service).

Submission location:

  • Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  • Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs.

Processing time:

  • Usually 1 working day from the date of receiving a complete application.
  • If the application contains more than 10 documents, the processing time is no more than 5 days.

Fee: 30,000 VND per consular certification stamp (according to Circular No. 98/2011/TT-BTC).

Step 3: Consular legalization at the Embassy of Turkey

Documents to prepare:

  1. Valid citizen identification card.
  2. Original and photocopies of the documents to be consularly legalized (already consularly certified by Vietnamese authorities).
  3. Power of attorney (if authorizing someone else to act on your behalf).

Note: Đối với bản dịch, cần đảm bảo bản dịch được thực hiện bởi phiên dịch viên tuyên thệ với Đại sứ quán.

Submission location: Embassy of Turkey in Hanoi..

Appointment booking: Call the hotline or send an email to the Embassy to schedule an appointment before submitting your documents.

Processing time:

  • Usually within 10 working days.
  • The Embassy will notify the results via the provided contact information.

Fee: 10 USD per consular legalization (according to Circular No. 236/2009/TT-BTC).

The full-service fee for consular legalization of Vietnamese documents for use in Turkey at No.1 Translation is as follows:

Consular Legalization Fees at No.1 Translation

Service Type
Expense

Certified copy

10,000 VND / 1 page

Translation from Vietnamese to Turkish

310,000 VND / per original page / 300 words.

40,000 VND / document

Consular certification (with the seal of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

300,000 VND / 1 stamp (250,000 VND / 1 stamp if the customer makes 2 or more documents)

Consular legalization in Turkey

From 2,500,000 VND to 4,500,000 VND depending on the document

Procedures for consular legalization of Turkish documents for use in Vietnam

Consular legalization is an important step for documents issued in Turkey to be legally valid for use in Vietnam. Below is a detailed guide on the steps to follow:

Step 1: Consular Certification at the Competent Authority in Turkey

Documents to prepare include:

  1. Application form: Completed correctly as required.
  2. Original and photocopies of the documents to be certified.
  3. Giấy tờ chứng minh nhân thân:
    • Đối với công dân Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ: Bản gốc và bản sao hộ chiếu hoặc chứng minh thư.
    • Đối với người nước ngoài:
      1. Bản gốc và bản dịch tiếng Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ có chứng thực.
      2. Bản sao chứng minh thư nước ngoài hoặc giấy tờ liên quan.
      3. Bản gốc và bản sao Thẻ xanh (nếu có).

Additional documents (if required):

  • 2 recent passport-sized color photos (taken within the last 6 months, unedited).
  • Driver's license (if related to vehicle transactions).
  • Savings book, bank account information, or letter of credit (if related to financial transactions).

Step 2: Translation and Notarization

Translate the documents into Vietnamese at a certified translation office. Then, notarize the translation with a Turkish notary.

The application is submitted to the competent authority such as the provincial or district administrative office or the justice department in Turkey. The consular officer will review and complete the consular certification for the documents you request.

Step 3: Consular Legalization at the Vietnamese Diplomatic Representation in Turkey

Prepare the following documents:

  • Original, photocopy, and notarized translation of the documents to be legalized.
  • Photocopy and original of identification documents (passport, citizen ID card, etc.).
  • If authorizing someone, a valid power of attorney is required.

The application can be submitted by:

  • In person: At the Embassy of Vietnam in Turkey.
  • By mail: Include accurate address information to receive the results.

The Embassy will notify you when the results are ready and return the documents to the address you provided.

Regulations on Apostille Certification in Turkey

Apostille: This certification is applied according to the Hague Convention. Authorities competent to issue an Apostille:

  • District Governor: For administrative documents.
  • Chairperson of the Judicial Committee: For judicial documents.

Note:

  • Documents issued by diplomatic or consular officers are exempt from Apostille certification.
  • If the documents are issued by a country that is not a member of the Convention, they require the signature and seal of the foreign authority.

Full-service consular legalization at No.1 Translation

Consular legalization is an important procedure to confirm the legality of documents for use in another country. While not overly complicated, the process requires legal knowledge, accuracy in documentation, and processing time.

To save effort and ensure quick results, you should consider using full-service consular legalization at No.1 Translation. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, we are proud to be a reputable provider, offering professional and dedicated services to all clients.

Consular legalization service packages at No.1 Translation:

Consular legalization of foreign documents (Turkey) for use in Vietnam
Consular legalization of Vietnamese documents for use in Turkey

Notarization of copies.

Notarized translation into the appropriate language.

Verification by the competent authority in the issuing country (depending on the type of document).

Consular certification at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

Certification at the Consular Service Center (CDC) if required.

Consular legalization at the Embassy of Turkey.

Consular legalization at the Embassy of Vietnam.

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