Full-package Laos consular legalization service
No.1 Translation is proud to be Vietnam’s leading provider of consular legalization and consular certification services for Vietnamese documents used in Laos as well as documents issued by Laos that need to be used in Vietnam.
In the context of increasingly expanding international cooperation, consular legalization has become an essential procedure to ensure the legal validity of documents and papers used abroad. For those who need to use Vietnamese documents in Laos or vice versa, the full-package Laos consular legalization service is the optimal solution, helping you save time, costs, and effort.
Laos consular legalization is what?
Consular legalization is the process of verifying the legality of documents issued by the competent authority of one country so that these documents are recognized and legally used in another country.
In Vietnam and Laos, the consular legalization process usually includes the following steps:
- Verification at the diplomatic authority of Vietnam or Laos..
- Verification at the Embassy or Consulate of the country receiving the documents..
This process ensures that documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, corporate papers, academic records, economic contracts, etc. can be legally used in the destination country.
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What documents are required for Lao consular legalization?
To complete the Lao consular legalization procedure, applicants need to prepare the following required documents:
- A fully completed Declaration Form LS/HPH-2012/TK or the printed online form.
- The original passport or ID card for verification. If submitting by post, only a copy of the identification document is required, with no notarization needed.
- The document to be legalized: 01 original + 01 copy.
- A translation of the document into Vietnamese or English, depending on the requirement.
Which documents are exempt from Laos consular legalization?
Below are the cases that are exempt from consular legalization/certification according to the regulations of Vietnamese and Laotian law:
1. Exemption from Laos Consular Legalization Under the 1988 Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance
According to Article 12 of this Agreement, documents in the fields of civil affairs, family and marriage, and criminal matters issued by competent state authorities of both parties are exempt from consular legalization/certification.
2. Documents Under the 1985 Consular Agreement
Article 36 of the Agreement stipulates that documents issued by Lao representative missions in Vietnam or Vietnamese representative missions in Laos, within the authority of consular officers, are exempt from consular legalization/certification.
3. Documents Related to Border Areas
Clause 4, Article 2 of Decree 123/2015/NĐ-CP stipulates that documents issued by competent Lao state authorities in border areas, used for:
- Birth registration
- Handling marriage, parent–child recognition involving foreign elements
- Death registration for foreigners residing permanently in border areas are all exempt from consular legalization.
All are exempt from consular legalization.
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Consular legalization procedures for Vietnamese documents to be used in Laos
Consular legalization is an essential step to ensure that Vietnamese documents are recognized and legally valid for use in Laos. Below is the detailed procedure:
Step 1: Prepare Documents
Prepare the original and notarized copies of the documents that need consular legalization, including::
- Original documents: Some documents, such as diplomas, require submission of the original.
- Notarized copies: Must be notarized by a competent authority in Vietnam (Commune/ward People's Committee or District Justice Division).
Note: Notarized copies must still be valid (usually not more than 6 months).
Step 2: Certify Signatures and Seals in Vietnam
- For documents issued by state authorities: Bring the original or notarized copy to the District Justice Division or the Provincial/City Department of Justice where the document was issued for signature and seal certification.
- For documents issued by other agencies/organizations: Check specific regulations and have the signature and seal certified at the issuing agency or organization.
After certification, the documents must be submitted to the Department of Justice for verification.
Step 3: Consular Legalization at the Authorized Foreign Mission
Documents to be submitted:
- Consular legalization declaration form (according to the prescribed template).
- Original or notarized copy of the authenticated document.
- A copy of the applicant’s ID card or passport.
Locations:
- Hanoi: Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 40 Tran Phu, Ba Đinh..
- HCM: Department of External Relations, 6 Alexandre de Rhodes, District 1..
Processing time: Usually 1–5 working days.
Fee: According to regulations of the Ministry of Finance.
Step 4: Consular Legalization at the Embassy/Consulate General of Laos in Vietnam
Documents to be submitted:
- Consular legalization declaration form (according to the prescribed template).
- Original documents already legalized by the Consular Department – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.
- A copy of ID card or passport.
- Other documents (if required).
Locations:
- Hanoi: Embassy of Laos, 40 Quang Trung St., Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem
- Da Nang: Consulate General of Laos, 16 Tran Quy Cap, Thach Thang, Hai Chau. Consulate General of Laos, 16 Tran Quy Cap, Thach Thang, Hai Chau..
- Ho Chi Minh City:: Consulate of Laos, 93 Pasteur, Ben Nghe, District 1
Processing time: Usually 1–5 working days.
Fee: According to the regulations of the Embassy/Consulate General.
Step 5: Use Documents in Laos
After completing the procedure, your documents are legalized and can be legally used in Laos for purposes such as studying, working, marriage, or other legal procedures.
Full-package Laos consular legalization service at No.1 Translation
Consular legalization is a mandatory administrative procedure for documents to be recognized and legally used in another country. This process involves multiple steps at competent authorities in both Laos and Vietnam, and handling it on your own may lead to several risks, such as:
- Your application being rejected due to missing or incorrect documents.
- Extended processing times that may affect your plans.
- The risk of losing or misplacing important documents.
Understanding the difficulties customers face, No.1 Translation offers a full-package Laos consular legalization solution with the following principles:
- Fast: Helping you save time.
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- Secure: Committing to confidentiality and protection of your important documents.
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 Lao documents to be used in Vietnam
Step 1: Prepare Documents
Most documents can be submitted as notarized copies. However, each type of document may require a different preparation process. Check the specific requirements carefully before proceeding.
Step 2: Certify Signatures and Seals in Laos
For documents issued by Lao state authorities:
- Bring the original or notarized copy to the competent judicial authority in Laos (usually the Ministry of Justice or local judicial office).
- This authority will certify the signature and seal of the person/agency that issued the document.
For documents issued by other agencies/organizations: Refer to the specific regulations of each agency/organization for certification procedures.
Step 3: Consular Legalization at the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Submit the following::
- Consular legalization application form (according to the template of the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
- Original or notarized copy of the document with certified signature and seal.
- A copy of the applicant’s ID card or passport.
Location: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, No. 23 Sing Road, Phonexay Village, Saysattha District, Vientiane Capital
Processing time: Usually takes 1–5 working days.
Step 4: Consular Legalization at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in Laos Submit the following:
Submit the following::
- Consular legalization application form (according to the template of the Embassy/Consulate).
- Original documents already legalized by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- A copy of the applicant’s ID card or passport.
- Other documents (if required by the Embassy/Consulate).
Locations:
- Vientiane: Embassy of Vietnam in Laos, 85 Singha Road, Vientiane..
- Luang Prabang: Consulate General of Vietnam in Luang Prabang, Ban Thatluang, Luang Prabang..
Step 5: Use Documents in Vietnam
After completing the above procedures, your documents are legalized and can be legally used in Vietnam for administrative, legal, or academic purposes.
If needed, you can have the documents notarized translated from Lao into Vietnamese for use in specific situations.
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