Apostille Korea has introduced a non-face-to-face, one-stop agency service for the criminal record certificate that Vietnamese authorities frequently require, issuing the certificate and completing its translation and apostille online so applicants do not have to visit public offices in person.
- The service is for people who must submit a Korean criminal record certificate to Vietnam.
- It covers issuance, certified translation and apostille in a single online request.
- Vietnam is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so the certificate is certified by apostille.
- No in-person visit to a police or government office is required.
When a criminal record certificate is needed for Vietnam
A criminal record certificate is commonly requested for a Vietnamese work permit, long-term residence or certain business procedures, and the receiving authority expects it to be officially authenticated rather than a plain printout. Because Vietnam belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention, the Korean certificate is recognised once it carries an apostille and a certified translation. Applicants should confirm the exact certificate type and validity period the Vietnamese authority requires, as a document issued too early may fall outside an accepted window.
How the non-face-to-face service works
Apostille Korea consolidates the three steps an applicant would otherwise handle separately — issuing the criminal record certificate, producing a certified translation, and obtaining the apostille — into one online process. The company says this removes the need to visit a police station, a translation office and the certification authority in turn, allowing the document to be prepared remotely and within the timeline of a visa or work-permit application.
Frequently asked questions
What is this service for?
Preparing a Korean criminal record certificate for submission to Vietnamese authorities, with its translation and apostille completed online.
Does Vietnam require an apostille on the certificate?
Yes. Vietnam is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so the certificate is certified by apostille and attached to a certified translation.
Do I have to visit a government office?
No. Issuance, translation and apostille are handled online without an in-person visit.
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