Consular Legalization of Vietnamese Documents for Use in Japan

For Vietnamese documents to be recognized and legally used in Japan, individuals and organizations must comply with the consular certification and consular legalization procedures as required by the regulations of both countries.

Notably, certain documents issued in Vietnam and Japan are exempt from consular legalization/certification. Therefore, it is advisable to consult with the receiving authority in Japan regarding the specific requirements for accepting Vietnamese documents, in order to proceed with the correct procedure.

"19. Japan

Civil status documents issued by the competent state authorities of both Parties are exempt from consular legalization/certification – Based on the principle of reciprocity."

Legalization Process for Vietnamese Documents to Be Used in Japan

Step 1: Consular Certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam
To be carried out at:

• Consular Department – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi), or

• Department of Foreign Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City

Applicable to:

• Japanese or English translations

• Original documents

• Or certified true copies of original documents

Step 2:
Bring the consular certified documents to Japan, if required by the receiving authority in Japan, contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam in Japan for consular certification and legalization.

Vietnamese Documents that require Consular Legalization and Embassy Legalization for use in Japan include:

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