Full-package Pakistan 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 Pakistan as well as documents issued by Pakistan that need to be used in Vietnam.
Consular legalization is the process of verifying the legal validity of documents and papers so they can be recognized and legally used in another country. With the need to use Vietnamese documents in Pakistan or vice versa, consular legalization is an indispensable step. Below is detailed information about the Pakistan consular legalization procedures and services provided by No.1 Translation.
What is Pakistan consular legalization and certification?
Legalization and consular certification for Pakistan are two essential steps in the process of ensuring the legal validity of documents and papers when used in Pakistan or vice versa.
Although Pakistan is a member of the Hague Convention on consular certification (Apostille), Vietnam is not a member. Therefore, for Vietnamese documents to be recognized in Pakistan, the process of consular legalization and consular certification is mandatory.
1. Consular Certification – What Is That?
Consular certification is the first step in the Pakistan consular legalization process. In this stage, the competent authority of the country where the document is issued (Vietnam or Pakistan) checks and certifies the seal, signature, and title on the document. Specifically:
- In Vietnam: The documents are certified by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs.
- In Pakistan: The documents are certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.
2. Pakistan Consular Legalization
Consular legalization is the final step for documents to be legally recognized in the country where they will be used. This step is carried out by the diplomatic mission of the country where the document will be used (Embassy or Consulate).
In this step, the diplomatic mission will verify the seal, signature, and title that were certified during the consular certification stage. After verification, the mission will issue a stamp or seal confirming the validity of the document, allowing it to be legally used in Pakistan or Vietnam.
Note: The Embassy of Pakistan does not directly verify the original content of the document; it only confirms the legality of the seal and signature from the competent authority that performed the consular certification.
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Which documents require Pakistan consular legalization?
1. Personal documents
- Birth certificate.
- Death certificate
- Marriage certificate with a Pakistani citizen
- Divorce certificate with a Pakistani citizen
- Certificate of marital status/single status certificate
- Criminal record certificate
- Identity card/Citizen ID
- Passport
- Driver’s license
2. Notarized documents and contracts
- Employment contract
- Import-export contract
- Business licenses
- Company establishment license
- Powers of attorney
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Which authority carries out Angola consular legalization?
Consular legalization is a mandatory process to ensure that documents are legally recognized when used abroad. For documents used between Vietnam and Angola, the authority to carry out this process belongs to the consular offices of both countries. Below is detailed information:
1. Legalization of Vietnamese documents for use in Pakistan
I. Consular Certification in Vietnam
The consular certification process is carried out by the following authorities:
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
II. Consular Legalization in Pakistan
After being consularly certified in Vietnam, the documents will continue to be legalized at the Embassy of Pakistan in Vietnam:
- Address: 2 P. Van Bao, Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Phone: (+84-24) 3726-2251 / 3726-2252
- Fax: (+84-24) 3726-2253.
- Email: parephanoi@mofa.gov.pk.
- Working hours: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
2. Legalization of Pakistani documents for use in Vietnam
2.1. Consular Certification in Pakistan
The competent authority for consular certification in Pakistan is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
- Address: F-8-1, F-8, Islamabad, ICT, Pakistan
- Phone: 051-90569524 (working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
- Fax: 051-9204374.
- Email: c2@mofa.gov.pk.
2.2. Consular Legalization in Vietnam
After being consularly certified in Pakistan, the documents will be legalized at the Embassy of Vietnam in Pakistan
- Address: No. 117, Street 11, E-7 Area, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Phone: 00 92 51 2655785 / 2655787
- Fax: 00 92 51 2655783.
- Email: vnemb.pakistan@yahoo.com.
Procedure for consular legalization of Vietnamese documents for use in Pakistan
To consularly legalize Vietnamese documents for use in Pakistan, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Translate the documents into English
Translate the documents requiring consular certification into English (the official language of Pakistan). Then, notarize the translations at the State Notary Office or the Department of Justice.
Step 2: Document Certification at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam
Prepare the application documents:
- 01 consular certification/legalization declaration form (according to Model LS/HPH-2012/TK, available at lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn).
- Giấy tờ tùy thân:
- Nộp trực tiếp: xuất trình bản chính.
- Nộp qua bưu điện: 01 bản chụp (CCCD, hộ chiếu hoặc giấy tờ tương đương, không cần chứng thực).
- Documents to be consularly certified (original plus 01 copy for record).
- Translated documents in English.
- Envelope clearly indicating the recipient’s address if receiving results by mail.
Submit your application at:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam – Hanoi: 40 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
- Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs: 6 Alexandre de Rhodes, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Processing time: 1 working day for applications with fewer than 10 documents. For larger quantities, processing may take up to 5 working days.
Result delivery: Pick up directly at the submission office or by mail (if registered).
Step 3: Consular Legalization
Prepare the documents:
- Original documents and copies of the documents to be legalized.
- Translated documents.
- Proof of residence in Vietnam.
- Power of attorney (if authorizing someone else to submit the application).
- Envelope with the recipient’s address and contact phone number (if receiving results by mail).
In-person submission: At the Embassy of Pakistan in Vietnam.
Processing time: 3 working days for standard applications. For large quantities of documents, processing time may be longer.
Full-package Pakistan consular legalization service at No.1 Translation
With over 16 years of experience in the field of consular legalization, No.1 Translation is committed to providing fast and professional support to customers. Our team has in-depth knowledge of the laws of Pakistan and Vietnam, helping you save time and effort in completing the consular legalization process.
We provide a full-package consular legalization service, ensuring that your documents are processed accurately and on time. The procedures are handled efficiently, giving you peace of mind when using Pakistani documents in Vietnam.
Full-package Pakistan consular legalization service at No.1 Translation:
✅ Consular certification at the Embassy of Pakistan or relevant authorities Đại sứ quán Pakistan hoặc các cơ quan thẩm quyền có liên quan.
✅ Hợp pháp hóa lãnh sự tại Đại sứ quán Pakistan.
✅ Express document delivery services domestically and internationally
Service Type |
Expense |
|---|---|
10,000 VND / 1 page | |
Translation from Vietnamese to Pakistani | 310,000 VND / per original page / 300 words. |
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 services | From 2,500,000 VND to 4,500,000 VND depending on the document |
Procedure for consular legalization of Pakistani documents for use in Vietnam
To have documents from Pakistan recognized and legally used in Vietnam, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Document Certification at the Competent Authority in Pakistan
Prepare the complete application:
- Original documents along with copies.
- Valid Pakistani passport or CNIC/NICOP (identity card), with a copy.
- Power of attorney (if authorizing someone else to sign), with a photo attached.
- An envelope with the recipient’s address and contact phone number (if receiving documents by mail).
Submit the application at: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan or its representative offices in major cities.
Processing time: General documents (excluding Powers of Attorney and sworn declarations) can be consularly certified within 2 hours.
Step 2: Consular Legalization at the Embassy of Vietnam in Pakistan
Prepare the complete application:
- 01 consular certification/legalization declaration form (Model LS/HPH-2012/TK, available at lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn).
- Giấy tờ tùy thân:
- Nộp trực tiếp: xuất trình bản chính.
- Nộp qua bưu điện: 01 bản chụp giấy tờ tùy thân (CCCD, hộ chiếu hoặc giấy tờ tương đương, không cần chứng thực).
- Documents already consularly certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.
- For documents not in English, provide a translation into Vietnamese or English.
- A copy of the translated documents.
- Envelope with the recipient’s address and contact phone number, if receiving results by mail.
Submit application: Submit the complete application at the Embassy of Vietnam in Pakistan.
Consular legalization of documents from Pakistan is an important but sometimes complex process, requiring careful preparation and strict compliance with legal procedures. To ensure a smooth and fast process, choosing a professional service like No.1 Translation will help you save time and effort and avoid unnecessary complications. With over 10 years of experience in translation and consular legalization, No.1 Translation is committed to assisting you in completing all procedures, from notarized translation, consular certification, to consular legalization at competent authorities. Contact us now for prompt and effective consultation and support, ensuring peace of mind when using legalized documents in Vietnam.
