Legalization and Authentication for French documents

Date Create: 10/02/2023



Whenever you want to use documents issued by different countries legally, you must conduct Legalization and Authentication for French documents procedures following the regulation of the law. Nhi Gia will give you detailed information about its application and process in this article. Let’s check it out!

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Legalization and Authentication for French documents to be used in Vietnam

Legalization documents at the Embassy of Vietnam in France

Any papers from France must be determined at the Embassy before being used in Vietnam. The determination will be conducted by:

  1. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
  2. The Diplomatic missions, Consular Generate. Agency authorized by the third country in France or the French concurrently (only for the papers of the third country).

Legalization documents at the Embassy of France in Vietnam

When the agency in France issues any papers to you, these papers will be determined before using them abroad (following the regulations of French  Law). After that, the Embassy of France will confirm whether the seal and the sign of the agency are valid. 

In the next step, the Consular Generate of France will determine these papers before you use them in Vietnam. The Competent Authorities:

  • The Consular Department – Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Address: 40 Tran Phu Str., Dien Ban Ward, Ba Dinh Dist, Ha Noi Capital.

  • Department of Foreign Affairs in Ho Chi Minh City:

Address: No.6 Alexandre de Rhodes Str., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Legalization and Authentication for Vietnamese documents to be used in France

Any papers from Vietnam must be determined before being used in France. The determination will be conducted by:

  • The Consular Department – Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Address: 40 Tran Phu Str., Dien Ban Ward, Ba Dinh Dist, Ha Noi Capital.

  • Department of Foreign Affairs in Ho Chi Minh City:

Address: No.6 Alexandre de Rhodes Str., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dossier - Authentication for French documents

You have to prepare:

  1. The application form for Authentication/Legalization (following the prescribed form);
  2. Original papers certified by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Vietnam diplomatic missions in France;
  3. A copy of documents for legalization;
  4. A duplicate passport or identity card.

Notice: Depending on each case, the applicants might be required to add other papers.

If you want to legalize or authenticate your documents, contact [+84] 1900 6654 -  [+84] 906 736 788  to have a consultation with Nhi Gia’s experts.

What types of French papers extemp to legalize?

Types of papers

Agency

Based on

Instruction to use

Civil judgments, decisions on recognition/execution of civil judgments, civil status papers, civil papers used for marriage, adoption, parent and child recognition

Competent state agencies of the two parties

Article 26 of the 1999 Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil Matters

Exempt to legalize and authenticate 

Diplomatic note exchanged between the Consular Department and the French Embassy in Hanoi in 2011

Papers for adoption

Competent agencies can transfer to Central Agencies

Article 17 Cooperation Agreement on Adoption

Exempt to legalize and authenticate

Papers under the authority of the consular officers

Representative office of one country in another country

Article 35.3 Consular Agreement of December 21, 1981

Exempt to legalize and authenticate. However, you have to legalize papers if the component agency requires it. 

 

Some important notes while conducting the procedure

During the pandemic, the Embassy of France in Vietnam encourages the applicants to conduct the procedure through the post office. This will help people to limit contact, and ensure the safety of individuals and communities.

While conducting the legalization/ authentication procedures, notice that:

  • Set the appointment with the Embassy of France first;
  • You must comply with the regulations on epidemic prevention and control: Wearing masks; disinfecting before entering the consular reception room; complying with the limit on the number of people in the waiting room,...
  • Prepare documents according to each specific case.

However, to avoid the application being denied, visit the Embassy's website to know more about the important information. If you want to save time, please call [+84] 1900 6654 - [+84] 906 736 788 for prompt assistance!

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  • Quality service: Nhi Gia ensures that your papers will be legalized following your requirement. 
  • Allowable expense: There are no additional fees and the price is reasonable.
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