Full-Service Consular Legalization Procedure for Slovakia
No.1 Translation is proud to be Vietnam’s leading provider of consular legalization and authentication services for Vietnamese documents used in Slovakia, as well as Slovak-issued documents that need to be used in Vietnam.
Consular legalization is an essential step to ensure that documents are recognized and legally used in another country, including Slovakia. If you are preparing documents for use in Slovakia or bringing documents from Slovakia to Vietnam, this article provides detailed information on the procedures and full-service consular legalization, helping you save time and effort.
Why is consular legalization for Slovakia necessary?
Although Slovakia is one of the countries listed as a member of the Hague Convention, Vietnam is not yet a member of this convention. This means that documents issued in Vietnam that are intended for legal use in Slovakia or other countries, including those that are members of the convention, must undergo the consular legalization process.
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Which documents require consular legalization for Slovakia?
Below is a list of documents that commonly require consular legalization for Slovakia, including both personal documents and those of companies, businesses, or organizations:
Personal Documents |
Business Documents |
|---|---|
Certificate of company establishment | |
Company charter | |
Divorce certificate | Business registration documents |
Certificate of marital status (single status certificate) | Resolutions, meeting minutes |
Death certificate | Annual tax declarations |
Court documents | Tax certificates |
👉 See more: Documents Exempt from Consular Legalization
How long does consular legalization for Slovakia take?
The time required to complete consular legalization of Slovak documents in Vietnam can range from 7–15 days depending on the steps involved in the process:
- Working with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The processing time at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Department of Foreign Affairs ranges from 1–3 working days.
- Working with the Slovak Embassy: After completing the procedures at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the documents are sent to the Slovak Embassy, where the consular legalization process takes 5–10 working days.
However, to shorten the time required for consular legalization, you can opt for the full-service package at No.1 Translation. With this service, we guarantee to complete the procedure within 2–5 working days, minimizing any impact on your plans and work.
Consular legalization procedures for Vietnamese documents used in Slovakia
To use Vietnamese documents in Slovakia, you need to complete the consular legalization procedure through the following steps:
Step 1: Schedule an Appointment at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Hanoi
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Hanoi has announced the registration for appointments for high-level notarization of documents (consular legalization) in December 2024 or January 2025. Registration starts from November 15, 2024, at 13:00 local time until all available slots are filled.
Applicants must send their request via email to the Hanoi Office at: cons.hanoi@mzv.sk , including the following information:
- Surname
- Name
- Passport number
- Contact phone number
Note: Each registration request must be sent from the applicant’s own email, and you cannot request appointments for multiple people in one email, except for family members, in which case the relationship must be specified.
The Embassy advises not to send passport information pages or attachments to avoid deletion under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Step 2: Legalization at the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Once you have valid documents, you must legalize the originals at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi or the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs.
This authority will verify and confirm the signatures and seals of the issuing agency, then affix a legalization stamp to the document.
Fee30,000 VND per stamp.
Step 3: Consular Legalization at the Slovak Embassy or Consulate
After completing the legalization at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you need to continue the consular legalization at the Slovak Embassy in Hanoi or the Slovak Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. In addition to the original documents, you must also submit a Slovak translation so that the Embassy can understand the content of the documents.
Note: The Slovak Embassy only legalizes the original documents (consular legalization is not performed on notarized copies or translations).
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We offer comprehensive services, including:
CONSULAR LEGALIZATION OF VIETNAMESE DOCUMENTS FOR USE IN SLOVAKIA |
CONSULAR LEGALIZATION OF SLOVAK DOCUMENTS FOR USE IN VIETNAM |
|---|---|
Preparing dossiers and obtaining documents from competent authorities in Vietnam. | Assisting in obtaining documents from competent authorities in Slovakia. |
Carrying out consular authentication at the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | Consular authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia. |
Legalization at the Slovak Embassy or Consulate in Vietnam. | Legalization of documents at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Slovakia. |
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- Time-saving: We handle all complex legal procedures on your behalf.
- Reasonable cost: Providing full-service packages at the most competitive prices.
- Guaranteed quality: Documents after legalization are fully stamped and sealed in compliance with all requirements of authorities and organizations in Vietnam and Slovakia.
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Service Type |
Expense |
|---|---|
Certified copy | 10,000 VND / 1 page |
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 for Slovakia | From 2,500,000 VND to 4,500,000 VND depending on the document |
Consular legalization procedures for Slovak documents used in Vietnam
To ensure that Slovak documents have legal validity in Vietnam, you need to carry out consular legalization in accordance with regulations. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Obtain Documents Requiring Legalization from Competent Authorities in Slovakia
First, determine the type of documents that need legalization (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, certificates, contracts, or other documents), then:
- Contact the competent authorities or organizations in Slovakia to request the issuance or certified copies of these documents.
- Ensure that the documents are issued in compliance with regulations and bear full signatures and official seals of the issuing authority.
Step 2: Legalization at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia
After obtaining the documents, submit them to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia for verification of their legality and the signatures of the issuing authorities.
- Documents to prepare:
- Original documents requiring legalization.
- Application form for consular legalization (if required).
- Citizen ID card, passport, or other identification documents (copies).
- Processing time usually ranges from 1 to 5 working days, depending on the processing authority and the type of document.
Step 3: Legalization at the Vietnamese Diplomatic Mission in Slovakia
As the final step, you need to legalize the documents at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Slovakia so that they are recognized in Vietnam.
- Documents to prepare:
- Documents authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia.
- Application form for consular legalization (according to the template of the Vietnamese representative office).
- Copy of the applicant’s passport or identification document.
- Fees as prescribed (paid directly or via bank transfer).
- The representative office will examine the documents and affix the legalization stamp.
Step 4: Translation and Notarization of Documents in Vietnam (If Required)
After the documents are legalized at the Vietnamese representative office, you need to have the documents translated and notarized into Vietnamese if they are to be used for administrative procedures in Vietnam.
- Contact reputable notarized translation offices in Vietnam to carry out the process.
- The translated documents must be notarized at the Department of Justice or a competent authority.
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