Vietnam is a hub of Korean business expansion and people-to-people exchange, and more people need to submit Korean documents to Vietnamese institutions — for employment, study, international marriage, company formation and more. Vietnam is not a Hague Apostille member, so to use a Korean document there you must complete MOFA consular confirmation followed by legalization at the Vietnamese embassy in Korea. Apostille Korea handles the whole chain — Vietnamese translation, notarized translation and embassy legalization — in one stop.
What is Vietnam academic-document translation?
Translating academic documents for Vietnam means accurately rendering Korean-issued transcripts, diplomas, school records and enrollment/graduation certificates into Vietnamese and giving them legal effect. It is not simple language conversion but professional work that reconstructs the document in the standard expressions and format Vietnamese institutions accept; mistranslation or inappropriate terms lead to rejection and delays.
When do you need it?
- Proving education/career when applying for a Vietnam Work Permit
- Applying to a Vietnamese school or university
- Submitting identity and academic documents for marriage registration with a Vietnamese spouse
- Proving a representative's education when setting up a Vietnam branch or entity
- Submitting a manager's academic documents when registering medical devices or cosmetics in Vietnam
Documents you can submit
| Document | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Transcript | School admission, scholarship applications |
| Diploma / graduation certificate | Work Permit, employment applications |
| School record | Admission review |
| Enrollment certificate | Visa applications, academic proof |
| Career certificate | Work Permit career proof |
The process
- Issue the documentsObtain transcripts, diplomas, school records and more via community centers, schools or Gov24.
- Professional Vietnamese translationTranslate the Korean original into Vietnamese in the standard format Vietnamese institutions accept, keeping terminology consistent.
- Notarized-translation agencyA qualified translator gets the translation's accuracy publicly confirmed before a notary — essential for Vietnamese institutions.
- MOFA consular confirmationKorea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the document's status as a Korean public document.
- Vietnamese embassy legalizationFinal legalization at the Vietnamese embassy in Seoul makes the document legally effective in Vietnam.
How to apply
Search Vietnamese translation, add the services you need and apply, and we handle translation, notarization, consular confirmation and embassy legalization all at once.
FAQ
Is Vietnam a Hague Apostille country?
No. Vietnam is not a Hague Apostille member. When submitting a Korean document in Vietnam, you must complete MOFA consular confirmation followed by legalization at the Vietnamese embassy in Korea.
Can I submit academic documents in Vietnam without notarized translation?
No. To submit to Vietnamese institutions you must translate into Vietnamese and complete notarized translation so the translation's reliability is publicly confirmed.
What academic documents are needed for a Work Permit?
A Vietnam Work Permit generally requires a diploma, career certificate and health certificate as Vietnamese notarized translations. Additional documents may be needed depending on the role.
How long does translation take?
Translation usually takes 3–5 business days and notarization 3–5 business days; including MOFA consular confirmation and Vietnamese embassy legalization, about 2–4 weeks in total.
Can companies, not just individuals, apply?
Yes. We also handle translation and authentication of corporate documents for Vietnam branch setup, product registration, account opening and more.
Why Apostille Korea
- One-stop remote handling — issuance, translation, notarization, authentication and delivery — all online.
- 180-country network — country-specific teams who know each destination's submission standards.
- 300,000+ cases handled — experience and 99% satisfaction that minimize the risk of rejection.
- Recognized credibility — selected for 'Innovative Companies, National Representatives 1000', and backed by professional liability insurance.
- B2B strength — 10,000+ corporate clients and an official export-voucher provider, supporting companies going global.