Full-service Hungarian consular legalization procedure
No.1 Translation is proud to be Vietnam’s leading provider of consular legalization and consular certification services for Vietnamese documents used in Hungary, as well as documents issued by Hungary that need to be used in Vietnam.
Consular legalization is a necessary procedure to recognize the legal validity of documents used between two countries, including Hungary and Vietnam. To assist clients in completing this process quickly and accurately, No.1 Translation provides full-service Hungarian consular legalization, ensuring optimal time and cost savings. Learn more about the service and the latest 2025 pricing
Why is Hungarian consular legalization necessary?
Hungary is a member country of the Hague Convention. However, Vietnam has not joined this convention, so Hungarian documents and papers must go through the consular legalization process to be legally used in Vietnam.
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Types of documents exempt from Hungarian consular legalization
In certain cases, documents issued by competent authorities of Vietnam or Hungary may be exempt from consular legalization based on cooperation agreements between the two countries. Specifically:
1. Exemption from Hungarian Consular Legalization Under Article 6 of the 2018 Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil Matters
Public documents issued by authorities of either Contracting Party, or private documents that have been notarized/certified, such as:
- Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, educational certificates, etc.
- Documents with signatures or identification authenticated by a competent authority.
These documents are exempt from consular legalization if:
- They are issued by a competent authority of either country.
- They are transmitted through official communication channels as stipulated in the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance.
2. Under Article 33 of the 1979 Consular Agreement
Documents falling under the authority of consular officers are exempt from consular legalization, including:
- Documents issued by Hungarian diplomatic or consular missions in Vietnam.
- Documents issued by Vietnamese diplomatic or consular missions in Hungary.
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Consular legalization procedure for Vietnamese documents to be used in Hungary
To ensure documents issued in Vietnam can be legally used in Hungary, you need to follow the steps below:
Step 1: Obtain Documents from the Competent Vietnamese Authority
Identify the type of document that requires legalization, then go to the issuing authority to obtain the document.
Step 2: Consular Legalization at the Competent Vietnamese Authority
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs performs Hungarian consular legalization. Submit the documents requiring legalization to the Consular Department – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) or the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Consular Department – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi): No. 40 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs: No. 6 Alexandre de Rhodes, District 1, HCMC
The competent authority will review and verify the legality of the documents, including signatures, seals, and format. After verification, the authority will affix a legalization stamp to the documents.
Fees:30,000 VND per stamp.
Step 3: Consular Legalization at the Embassy/Consulate General of Hungary
After legalization by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, continue submitting the documents to the Hungarian Embassy in Hanoi or the Consulate General of Hungary in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hungarian Embassy: 9th Floor, Hanoi Lake View Building, 28 Thanh Nien, Yen Phu, Tay Ho
- Consulate General of Hungary: 9-11 Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe, District 1, HCMC
You may legalize:
- Original. (recommended)
- Certified copies
- Notarized translations (recommended to prepare for future use)
Consular legalization fees::
- At Hungarian diplomatic missions: 650,000 VND
- At the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 550,000 VND
Step 4: Receive Legalized Documents
After completing the procedure at the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate General, you will receive the legalized documents, which can then be legally used in Hungary.
Full-package consular legalization services at No.1 Translation
With more than 16 years of experience in the legalization field, No.1 Translation proudly provides full-service consular legalization, helping clients handle all procedures and requirements quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. We are committed to accompanying clients through every step of the process to ensure all documents are legalized in accordance with legal regulations.
We provide a full range of services:
- Legalization of Vietnamese documents for use in Hungary.
- Legalization of Hungarian documents for use in Vietnam.
Why choose No.1 Translation?
- Professional and dedicated: A team of experienced specialists who understand the procedures and regulations of both countries, ensuring your documents are handled accurately.
- Full-service, time-saving: We handle every step, from translation, notarization, and legalization to document submission, helping clients save maximum time and effort.
Reasonable fees: We guarantee competitive pricing with no unexpected additional costs.
Service Type |
Expense |
|---|---|
10,000 VND / 1 page | |
160,000 VND / 1 original document 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 procedure for Hungarian documents to be used in Vietnam
Consular legalization is a mandatory step when you need to use documents issued in Hungary for submission to competent authorities in Vietnam. The process includes the following steps:
Step 1: Verify Documents in Hungary
Ensure the documents are issued by a Hungarian governmental authority or a competent organization. For documents not in English or Vietnamese, you must have them translated into English by a reputable translation service in Hungary.
Step 2: Certify the Documents in Hungary
Contact the relevant Hungarian authority (such as the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to obtain document certification and pay the required certification fees.
Hungary is a member of the Hague Convention, so documents must receive an Apostille stamp for international recognition.
Step 3: Submit Documents to the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary
Documents to prepare:
- Certified documents issued by Hungarian authorities.
- Vietnamese translation (if needed).
- Consular legalization application form (according to the template).
- A copy of your passport or other identification.
Submit the application to the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary and pay the required consular legalization fees.
- AddressRoom 05.02, 5th Floor, Newton Residences, 38 Truong Quoc Dung, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC: 1146 Budapest, XIV.Kerület Thököly u.41
- Phone: (+361) 342 5583, 342 9922
- Fax: (+361) 3528798
- E-mail: vp_budapest@yahoo.com
- Website: www.vnembassy-budapest.mofa.gov.vn
Processing time: Normally 3–5 working days (may take longer depending on the case).
Step 4: Using the Documents in Vietnam
After receiving the documents from the embassy, check their completeness and validity. Use the legalized documents for submission to the relevant authorities in Vietnam.
List of Countries for Legalization
Hungarian document consular legalization is an essential procedure to ensure your documents are recognized and legally used in both Vietnam and Hungary. However, this process is often complex and requires in-depth understanding of legal regulations and procedures in both countries.
With many years of experience in consular legalization, No.1 Translation is proud to be a trusted partner helping you complete all procedures quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. We always accompany you through every step, from consulting, preparing documents, translating, notarizing, to submitting the application to the competent authorities.
