Bangladesh consular legalization procedures – full package
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Consular legalization is an essential step to ensure that documents from Bangladesh are legally recognized in Vietnam and vice versa. For individuals and businesses needing to use documents quickly in international transactions, a full-package, same-day consular legalization service can save time and effort. This article will provide a detailed guide on Bangladesh consular legalization procedures and offer fast, efficient solutions.
What is Bangladesh consular legalization and certification?
Consular legalization is the process of verifying the legality of a document or paper for use in another country. This process includes the verification of signatures, seals, or stamps on the document by the competent authorities.
- For Bangladesh: Documents from Bangladesh intended for use in Vietnam must be legalized by the Bangladeshi authorities and the Vietnamese representative office in Bangladesh.
- For Vietnam: Documents from Vietnam need to be consularly legalized at the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Vietnam before use.
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Why is Bangladesh consular legalization necessary?
The Hague Convention on the certification of public documents (Apostille) is an international treaty aimed at simplifying document authentication procedures among member countries. However, Bangladesh has not joined this treaty. Therefore:
- Documents issued by the Bangladeshi government (such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, employment contracts, academic diplomas, etc.) must be legally certified by the competent authorities in Bangladesh before being used abroad.
- After consular legalization in Bangladesh, the documents must be further certified at the diplomatic representative office of the country where the documents will be used, including countries that have or have not joined the Hague Convention.
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Where to carry out Bangladesh consular legalization?
Consular legalization is an important step to ensure that documents from Bangladesh or Vietnam have legal validity and are recognized in the partner country. The competent authorities that assist with this procedure include:
1. In Vietnam
You can carry out Bangladesh consular legalization at the competent authorities within the country, including:
Consular Department of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- AddressRoom 05.02, 5th Floor, Newton Residences, 38 Truong Quoc Dung, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC: 40 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Phone: (+84 24) 3.7993125
- Fax: (+84 24) 3.8236928
- Email: cls.mfa@mofa.gov.vn
- Website: lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn
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
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also authorizes 26 Departments/Divisions/Foreign Affairs units in provinces and centrally-run cities to carry out consular certification and legalization. Some notable localities include::
- Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs
- Binh Duong Provincial Foreign Affairs Division
- Khanh Hoa Provincial Foreign Affairs Unit
2. In Bangladesh
If you need to legalize Bangladeshi documents for use in Vietnam, contact the following diplomatic authorities:
- Vietnamese Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its diplomatic representative offices abroad
If you cannot complete the consular legalization procedures in Vietnam or Bangladesh, you may go to Vietnamese diplomatic representative offices in a third country to carry out the procedure.
Time for Bangladesh consular legalization
The time for consular legalization is regulated under Decree 111/2011/ND-CP, ensuring transparency and efficiency for applicants. Accordingly:
- Standard term: Bangladesh consular legalization procedures are usually processed within 1 working day, counted from the date the competent authority receives a complete and valid application. Special cases: For applications with 10 or more docu
- Special cases: For applications with 10 or more documents, the processing time may be extended but will not exceed 5 working days.
In addition, several factors can affect the consular legalization timeline, including:
- Number of documents to be legalized: Applications with more than 10 documents will require additional processing time.
- Complexity of the application: Incomplete documents or those needing additional information may prolong the procedure.
Submission timing: Submitting during peak periods or near holidays may delay processing time.
Consular legalization procedures for Vietnamese documents for use in Bangladesh
Consular legalization is an important step to ensure that documents issued by Vietnamese authorities are legally recognized and can be used in Bangladesh. This process includes the following steps:
Step 1: Identify the Type of Documents to be Consularly Legalized
The types of documents that usually require consular legalization include:
- Birth certificate, marriage certificate.
- Diplomas, transcripts, certificates
- Business certificates, commercial contracts.
- Power of attorney, other legal documents.
Note: Documents to be legalized must be the original or a notarized copy with legal validity.
Step 2: Notarize or Certify the Translation of Documents
If the documents are not in English, you need to:
- Translate them into English at professional translation agencies.
- Notarize the translation at a Notary Office or local People’s Committee.
Step 3: Apply for Consular Certification at the Consular Department or Department of Foreign Affairs
The profile includes:
- Original documents to be consularly certified.
- Copies of personal identification (ID card/Citizen ID or passport).
- Consular/legalization application form (form LS/HPH-2012-TK). The form can be downloaded from the official website of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Notarized translations (if the documents are in Vietnamese).
Submit your application at: Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam or Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs
Documents to prepare:
- 1 working day (if the application is complete and valid).
- For applications with more than 10 documents: up to 5 working days.
Step 4: Apply for Certification at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Vietnam
After being certified by the Consular Department or Department of Foreign Affairs, you need to continue certification at the Embassy of Bangladesh.
Documents to prepare:
- Documents already consularly certified by the Vietnamese authorities.
- Copies of personal identification (passport or ID card).
- Application for consular certification (as required by the Embassy of Bangladesh).
Fees: Paid according to the Embassy’s regulations.
Submit your application at: Embassy of Bangladesh in Vietnam
Processing time: Usually 1–5 working days, depending on the number of documents and the Embassy’s regulations.
Step 5: Receive the Documents and Use Them in Bangladesh
After completing all the above steps, your documents are fully legalized and can be legally used in Bangladesh.
- Carefully check the information on the documents to avoid errors.
- If using them for study, work, or business purposes, you should contact the receiving authority in Bangladesh in advance to ensure compliance with their requirements.
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Service Type |
Expense |
|---|---|
10,000 VND / 1 page | |
310,000 VND / per original page / 300 words. | |
40,000 VND / document | |
Consular certification (stamp of Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs) | 300,000 VND / 1 stamp (250,000 VND / 1 stamp if the customer makes 2 or more documents) |
From 2,500,000 VND to 4,500,000 VND depending on the document |
Consular legalization procedures for Bangladeshi documents for use in Vietnam
Consular legalization is an important step to ensure that documents issued by Bangladeshi authorities are legally recognized and can be used in Vietnam. This procedure includes the following steps:
Step 1: Consular Certification in Bangladesh
Documents must be certified by the competent authorities in Bangladesh before being sent to Vietnam.
Documents to prepare:
- Original documents to be certified.
- Application for consular certification (according to the form of the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
- Personal identification (passport or related documents).
Authorities involved: Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Bangladeshi diplomatic representative offices abroad.
Fees: As regulated by the certifying authority in Bangladesh.
Step 2: Consular Legalization at the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh
After certification by the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you need to continue certification at the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh.
Documents to prepare:
- Documents already consularly certified in Bangladesh.
- Copies of personal identification (passport, citizen ID).
- Application for consular legalization (according to the form of the Vietnamese Embassy).
Submit your application at: Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh
- Address: House 14C, Road 33, Gulshan Model Town, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
- Phone: (+880) 2-9854052
Fees: Paid according to the regulations of the Vietnamese Embassy
Step 3: Notarized Translation into Vietnamese (If Needed)
Documents in Bengali or English may need to be translated into Vietnamese.
To be carried out at: Notary offices or licensed translation companies in Vietnam.
Note: Translations must be notarized to ensure legal validity.
Step 4: Apply for Certification at the Consular Department or Department of Foreign Affairs in Vietnam
After the documents are certified by the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh, you need to complete the procedure in Vietnam.
Documents to prepare:
- Documents already certified by the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh.
- Notarized translation into Vietnamese (if not yet done).
- Consular/legalization application form (form LS/HPH-2012-TK).
Submit your application at: Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam or Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs
After completing consular legalization, Bangladeshi documents will be legally recognized and can be used in Vietnam.
List of Countries for Legalization
Bangladesh consular legalization is an indispensable procedure if you want your documents to be legally recognized and used in the country. However, this process can be complex and time-consuming if you are not familiar with the necessary regulations and procedures.
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