When Vietnamese enterprises sign or execute business contracts with German partners, consular legalization is a mandatory procedure to ensure the documents have legal validity in Vietnam. However, this process is often complex, requiring legal expertise and meticulous document handling. With the professional services of No.1 Translation, all procedures for consular legalization of German business contracts are carried out quickly, accurately, and efficiently—saving time for your business.
Procedures for Consular Legalization of German Business Contracts for Use in Vietnam
For a business contract signed in Germany to be legally valid and accepted by authorities or organizations in Vietnam, the applicant must complete the consular legalization procedure. The basic process usually includes three steps:
Step 1. Document Authentication in Germany (Applicable to Private Documents)
A business contract is considered a private document; therefore, it must be notarized or certified by a competent authority in Germany before proceeding to the next steps.
Note: Public documents such as civil status papers do not require this step. However, contracts or documents prepared by individuals or organizations must be authenticated.
Step 2. Verification by Competent Authorities in Germany
After notarization, the business contract must be verified by a competent German government authority to ensure its legal validity.
- Nếu hợp đồng được chứng thực ở cấp liên bang: hồ sơ cần gửi tới Cục Quản lý Liên bang (Referat II B 4, 50728 Köln).
- Điện thoại: 0228-99358 4100
- Email: beglaubigungen@bva.bund.de
- If the contract is certified at the state level: depending on each state's regulations, applicants should contact the agency that notarized the contract for guidance on submitting the dossier to the higher competent authority.
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Step 3. Apply for Consular Legalization at the Vietnamese Diplomatic Mission in Germany
Once the business contract has been certified by the German authorities, the next step is to submit the documents to the Embassy or Consulate General of Vietnam in Germany for legalization. The application typically includes:
- Legalization request form.
- A copy of a valid passport (or equivalent ID document).
- A copy of the German residence permit (if applicable).
- The original business contract to be legalized.
- One copy of the contract for filing purposes.
Submission Location:
- Đại sứ quán Việt Nam tại Berlin – Elsenstraße 3, 12435 Berlin-Treptow.
- Điện thoại: 030-536 30 108
- Email: konsular@vietnambotschaft.org
- Giờ tiếp nhận: Thứ Hai, Tư, Năm (09:00–12:30; 14:00–16:30).
- Tổng Lãnh sự quán Việt Nam tại Frankfurt – Kennedyallee 49, 60569 Frankfurt am Main.
- Điện thoại: +49-69-7953 3650
- Fax: +49-69-7953 36511.
After obtaining the consular legalization seal, the German economic contract can be legally used in Vietnam. To complete the procedure, you need to have the contract translated into Vietnamese and the translation notarized or certified before submitting it to the competent authorities for investment, business, or other administrative purposes.
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Procedures for Consular Legalization of Vietnamese Business Contracts for Use in Germany
To ensure that a business contract signed in Vietnam is recognized and legally valid in Germany, the applicant must complete the consular legalization process in accordance with regulations. The procedure generally consists of three main steps as follows:
Step 1. Obtain Consular Certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam
First, the original business contract must be consularly certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam. The required documents include:
- Application for consular legalization (Form LS/HPH-2012/TK, can be filled out online and printed).
- Original business contract to be certified.
- One copy of the contract for filing.
- Personal identification of the applicant (ID card/Citizen ID or passport).
- A stamped envelope with the recipient’s address (if submitting by post).
Submission location:
- Consular Department – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 40 Trần Phú, Ba Đình, Hanoi.
- Department of External Relations of Ho Chi Minh City – 184 bis Pasteur, District 1.
- Or other authorized Departments of External Relations in local provinces.
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Step 2. Apply for Consular Legalization at the German Diplomatic Mission in Vietnam
After the contract has been certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the next step is to apply for legalization at the German Embassy or Consulate General in Vietnam.
The profile includes:
- The economic contract already certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.
- Power of attorney (if the application is submitted through a representative).
Submission addresses:
- German Embassy in Hanoi (29 Trần Phú, Hanoi) – receives applications from Thừa Thiên Huế and the northern provinces.
- Consulate General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City (Deutsches Haus, 33 Lê Duẩn, District 1) – receives applications from Quảng Nam and the southern provinces.
Step 3. Translation and Authentication of the Translated Document
After completing consular legalization from both the Vietnamese and German authorities, the economic contract must be translated into German or English. The translation must be notarized at a Notary Office or have the translator’s signature certified at the Department of Justice to ensure its legal validity when used in commercial transactions, investments, or administrative procedures in Germany.
>> See more: German Embassy in Vietnam: All Essential Information You Need.
Address for Comprehensive and Affordable Legalization of German Business Contracts
If you are looking for a professional agency to assist with the consular legalization of German business contracts—whether for submission to authorities in Vietnam or vice versa—No.1 Translation is your top choice. With a comprehensive, reliable, and fast service at a reasonable cost, we help businesses and individuals save time and minimize errors throughout the process.
- Detailed consultation and comprehensive support from document preparation, paperwork completion to submission and result collection.
- A team of experienced specialists with deep knowledge of the Germany–Vietnam consular legalization process, minimizing the risk of application rejection.
- Providing notarized translation services for business contracts with accuracy, ensuring correct legal terminology and compliance with bilateral requirements.
- Guaranteed fast and flexible processing time according to client needs, including urgent cases.
- Transparent and publicly listed service fees, with multiple flexible packages to meet various requirements.
- Door-to-door document collection and delivery service for maximum convenience, especially for clients located far away.
- Always ready to accompany and provide support before, during, and after the completion of procedures.
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Quotation for Full-Service German Consular Legalization Fees
To help customers easily plan their budget, below is the service fee table for the consular legalization of German economic contracts at No.1 Translation. All fees are transparent, detailed, and guaranteed with no hidden costs.
| Service category | Expense |
|---|---|
| German translation | Translation from German to Vietnamese: from 69,000 VND/page Translation from Vietnamese to German: from 76,000 VND/page |
| Notarized translation German | Hanoi & Northern provinces: 50,000 – 60,000 VND/document Ho Chi Minh City & Southern provinces: 50,000 VND/document |
| Consular authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam | 250,000 – 300,000 VND/ per seal |
| Consular legalization at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany | 2,500,000 VND per document set |
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