Full-Service Consular Legalization Procedure for Myanmar
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Consular legalization is a necessary procedure for documents and papers from Vietnam to be legally recognized and used in Myanmar, or vice versa. The following article provides an overview of consular legalization for Myanmar documents, including its definition, purpose, common types of documents, detailed procedures, and full-service support, helping you save time and effort.
What is consular legalization and certification for Myanmar?
Myanmar consular legalization is a mandatory administrative procedure for documents and papers from one country to be legally recognized and validly used in another country, in this case between Myanmar and Vietnam. This process includes two main steps: consular certification and consular legalization.
1. Myanmar Consular Certification
Consular certification is the first step in the Myanmar consular legalization process. It involves verifying the legality of seals, signatures, and titles on documents issued by a country. This procedure is carried out at:
- The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country.
- Or the Embassy/Consulate of that country.
If you want to use a Vietnamese document in Myanmar, you need to have it consularly certified at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.
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2. Myanmar Consular Legalization
Consular legalization is the next step after completing consular certification. This procedure is carried out by the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the document will be used.
Purpose: To confirm the legality of the consular certification previously performed on the document. This is the final step for the document to be legally recognized in the country of use.
In other words, after consular certification in Vietnam, the document must be consularly legalized at the Myanmar Embassy in Vietnam before being used in Myanmar.
Which documents are commonly required for Myanmar consular legalization
Myanmar consular legalization is an important step for individuals’ or businesses’ documents to be legally recognized in Myanmar or Vietnam. Depending on the purpose of use, the types of documents that typically require this procedure include:
Personal documents |
Business documents |
|---|---|
Business registration | |
Business license | |
Criminal record | Appointment decisions |
University transcripts | Business contract |
Transcript | Invoices and payment receipts |
Health certificate | Certificate of Origin (CO) |
Graduation certificate | Certificate of Quality (CQ) |
Which authority is responsible for Myanmar consular legalization?
Below is detailed information about the authorities responsible for carrying out Myanmar consular legalization:
In Vietnam: Documents issued by Vietnamese authorities can be consularly legalized at:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam: The place for performing consular certification for documents issued by Vietnam for use in Myanmar.
- Embassy/Consulate of Myanmar in Vietnam: The authority responsible for performing consular legalization after the documents have been consularly certified at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.
In Myanmar: Documents issued by Myanmar authorities must be consularly legalized in Myanmar. This ensures the legality and validity of the documents when used in Vietnam or any other country. The authorities responsible include:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar: Performs consular certification for documents issued in Myanmar.
- Embassy/Consulate of Vietnam in Myanmar: Further verifies the legality of Myanmar documents for use in Vietnam.
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Consular legalization procedure for Vietnamese documents used in Myanmar
Consular legalization is a necessary process for documents issued by Vietnam to be legally recognized in Myanmar. You can proceed in two ways:
- Complete the entire Myanmar consular legalization procedure in Vietnam.
- Perform consular certification in Vietnam, then continue with consular legalization in Myanmar.
Step 1: Notarized Translation into English
Bring the original document that needs consular legalization to the State Notary Office or Department of Justice to perform notarized translation into English.
Step 2: Apply for Consular Certification at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam
You need to prepare a complete set of documents, including:
- Application form for consular certification/legalization (Model LS/HPH-2012/TK) or a printed copy of the online form from lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn.
- Original passport or an identity document as a passport substitute (submit an uncertified copy if sending by mail).
- Original document to be consularly legalized and one copy.
- Notarized translation of the document and one copy.
- Other related documents for verification of authenticity, if required.
Submission location:
- Hanoi Department of Consular Affairs: 40 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
- Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs: 6 Alexandre De Rhodes, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Step 3: Apply for Consular Certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar
Depending on the location of the documents to be legalized, the procedure differs:
Case 1: Documents available in Vietnam
- Submit the application at: Myanmar Embassy in Hanoi, 298A Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (excluding holidays).
Case 2: Documents already certified in Vietnam and available in Myanmar
- Apply for consular certification at the Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar.
- Consular legalization services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar.
The process can be complex depending on the type of document, so you should contact No.1 Translation for comprehensive support, ensuring the procedure is correctly followed and completed quickly.
Full-service Myanmar consular legalization at No.1 Translation
Myanmar consular legalization is a complex process, requiring the involvement of multiple administrative authorities and considerable time, effort, and cost if handled independently. There is even a risk that the application may be rejected due to errors or invalid documents.
To avoid these issues and ensure your documents are processed quickly and accurately, you can consider the full-service consular legalization offered by No.1 Translation.
With over 16 years of experience in consular legalization at more than 50+ embassies, No.1 Translation is proud to offer full-service Myanmar consular legalization, supporting clients from A to Z. Below are the services we provide:
Full-Service Myanmar Consular Legalization
- Free consultation on procedures and documentation
- Notarized translation of documents
- Assistance with document preparation
- Submission of documents and collection of results
- Door-to-door document delivery
Myanmar Consular Legalization Service Packages at No.1 Translation
- Notarization of documents
- Certification by competent authorities
- Consular certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar
- Consular legalization at the Embassy of Vietnam
Service Type |
Expense |
|---|---|
Certified copy | 10,000 VND / 1 page |
Translation from Vietnamese to Myanmar | 310,000 VND / per original page / 300 words. |
Notarized translation | 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 for Portugal | From 2,500,000 VND to 4,500,000 VND depending on the document |
Consular legalization procedure for Myanmar documents to be used in Vietnam
The procedure for consular legalization of Myanmar documents for use in Vietnam includes the following steps:
Step 1: Notarization/Authentication
First, you need to take the documents to the competent authority in Myanmar for notarization or authentication. This ensures the legality and credibility of the documents before they are used in Vietnam.
Step 2: Consular Certification at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar
After the documents have been notarized or authenticated, you need to prepare the following documents:
- Original documents for consular legalization, already certified by the competent authority in Myanmar.
- Original identification document (passport or a valid substitute for a passport).
- Power of attorney (if someone else is submitting the application on your behalf).
Once the documents are fully prepared, you must submit them to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar to apply for consular certification.
Step 3: Consular Legalization at the Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar
After receiving consular certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, you need to proceed with the following steps:
- Translation of documents into Vietnamese: You need to translate the documents into Vietnamese at a reputable translation service.
- Submit the application at the Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar: The translated documents then need to be submitted to the Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar, address: 40A, Lane 1, Thiri Mingalar Street, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma).
Consular legalization fee at the Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar: 10 USD per document.
Myanmar consular legalization is an important and necessary procedure to ensure the legality of documents when used in Vietnam. This process requires careful preparation and involves multiple steps such as notarization, consular certification, and accurate translation. However, with these complex procedures, you may encounter difficulties if handling it on your own.
To save time and effort and ensure your documents are processed quickly and accurately, No.1 Translation is ready to support you throughout the entire Myanmar consular legalization process. With extensive experience and a professional team, we are committed to providing full-service consular legalization, helping you complete the procedure simply and efficiently.
