Comprehensive Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka as well as documents issued by Sri Lanka that need to be used in Vietnam.
Consular legalization is an important procedure when you need to use official documents from Vietnam in Sri Lanka or vice versa. This process requires certification and verification by competent authorities to ensure that the documents are legal, recognized, and valid in the host country. In this article, we will explore the comprehensive Sri Lanka consular legalization service, the implementation process, and the 2025 service pricing at No.1 Translation.
What is Sri Lanka consular legalization?
Consular legalization is the process of certifying the legality of documents at competent authorities to ensure the documents are valid in another country. To use documents in Sri Lanka, you need to complete the consular legalization procedure through the competent authorities of Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is not a member of the Hague Convention, so documents cannot be legalized using an apostille and must undergo consular legalization at Sri Lankan representative authorities.
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Which types of documents are commonly subject to Sri Lanka consular legalization?
When carrying out Sri Lanka consular legalization, the documents required for use in the country typically include:
- Academic degrees (certificates, transcripts, diplomas)
- Commercial certificates
- Contracts and documents related to business transactions
These are the types of documents that need to be legalized to ensure their legality when used in Sri Lanka, for example, for entry, residence, marriage, or participation in legal transactions in the country.
Consular legalization procedure for Vietnamese documents to be used in Sri Lanka
To use documents from Vietnam in Sri Lanka, you need to follow these consular legalization steps:
Step 1: Obtain Documents from Competent Authorities
First, you need to obtain the necessary documents from the competent authorities in Vietnam, for example:
- Birth certificate from the People’s Committee.
- Divorce extract from the Court.
- Marriage registration certificate from the state authority.
Step 2: Legalization at the Competent Authorities in Vietnam
Next, you must complete the legalization procedure at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 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
This authority will check and certify the validity of signatures and seals on the documents, then affix a verification stamp to the documents.
Fee: 30,000 VND per stamp
Step 3: Consular Legalization at the Sri Lankan Embassy
Next, legalize your documents at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Vietnam. Contact information:
- AddressRoom 05.02, 5th Floor, Newton Residences, 38 Truong Quoc Dung, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC: 55B Tran Phu, Dien Ban, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: (84-24) 373 418 94-6
- E-mail: slemb.hanoi@mfa.gov.lk
You can choose to legalize:
- Original documents
- Certified copies
- Translations (if required)
However, based on practical experience, it is recommended to legalize original documents or certified copies to ensure official validity. Translations can be prepared additionally if necessary.
Step 4: Retrieve the Legalized Documents
Finally, after completing the legalization procedure, you will receive your legalized documents, which can then be used in Sri Lanka.
If you need support or want to save time, No.1 Translation provides a comprehensive consular legalization service, helping you handle all procedures quickly and accurately.
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Full-package consular legalization services at No.1 Translation
With over 16 years of experience in legalization services, No.1 Translation is proud to offer comprehensive consular legalization services, helping clients save time and costs when completing document legalization procedures in Sri Lanka and Vietnam. We are committed to providing high-quality, fast, and reliable services.
Our services include:
- Legalization of Vietnamese documents for use in Sri Lanka
- Legalization of Sri Lankan documents for use in Vietnam
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 Sri Lankan documents to be used in Vietnam
To use documents from Sri Lanka in Vietnam, you need to follow the consular legalization steps below:
Step 1: Obtain Documents from Competent Authorities in Sri Lanka
First, you need to obtain the necessary documents from the competent authorities in Sri Lanka, for example:
- Birth certificate from a Sri Lankan government agency
- Divorce extract from a Sri Lankan court
- Marriage registration certificate from a Sri Lankan government agency
Step 2: Schedule an Online Appointment
After obtaining the documents, you must schedule an online appointment.
An online appointment is mandatory before visiting the Sri Lankan consular offices. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka will not process your documents without a scheduled appointment.
If you cannot attend in person, you may authorize a relative or third party to complete the procedure on your behalf, but a valid authorization letter is required.
Step 3: Carry Out Legalization at the Consular Office
When visiting the Sri Lankan consular office for legalization, you need to prepare a complete dossier and pay the consular legalization fee.
After completing the legalization procedure in Sri Lanka, you can proceed with consular legalization at the Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka so that the documents can be legally used in Vietnam.
- AddressRoom 05.02, 5th Floor, Newton Residences, 38 Truong Quoc Dung, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC: No. 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo – 7, Sri Lanka
- Phone: (+94-11) 2696050
- Fax: (+94-11) 2692040
- E-mail: vnemb-srilanka@mofa.gov.vn
- Website: vnembassy-colombo.mofa.gov.vn/
List of Countries for Legalization
Consular legalization is an important step to ensure that your documents are legally recognized when used in Sri Lanka or Vietnam. Although the process is complex, with support from No.1 Translation, you can save time and effort through our professional, comprehensive, and fast consular legalization service.
We provide Sri Lankan document legalization services in Vietnam and vice versa, committed to delivering the most accurate and effective results. Contact No.1 Translation for consultation and to carry out consular legalization procedures conveniently, ensuring you can use international documents without legal issues.
