U.S. documents destined for Vietnam must go through the embassy legalization process after federal apostille/authentication.

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Where You Must Send the Documents

For Vietnam, ALL federal-level documents go to the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Vietnam Embassy in Washington, DC

Legalization Section

1233 20th St NW, Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036

(Do NOT use the old “Embassy Row” address — the embassy moved.)

Business hours: Usually Mon–Fri, 9 AM–12 PM (documents received in morning only).

Mail-in applications accepted nationwide.

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Step-by-Step: How to Submit Documents to the Vietnam Embassy (After Federal Apostille)

STEP 1 — Prepare your documents

You must include:

1. The Federally Apostilled/Authenticated Document

From:

✔ U.S. Department of State

✔ Washington, D.C.

Vietnam only accepts the blue-ribbon federal authentication.

Staples must remain intact.

STEP 2 — Prepare the Vietnam Embassy Legalization Application

You must include:

Required items:

1. Legalization Request Form You may write a simple cover letter or use their legalization request sheet.
2. Photocopy of the document – 1 full copy of the entire document including the federal apostille.
3. Applicant’s ID copy – Passport or U.S. driver license.
4. Payment – Usually money order or cashier’s check only, payable to: “Embassy of Vietnam” – The fee depends on the document type (see fees below).
5. Return envelope – A prepaid, self-addressed USPS Priority/Express or FedEx return envelope.
6. Your contact details – Email & phone number inside the packet.

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Vietnam Embassy Legalization Fees (Typical Ranges)

Fees vary by document type, but on average:

Money order or cashier’s check ONLY.

No personal checks, no credit cards.

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STEP 3 — Choose Your Shipping Method

The embassy accepts:

USPS

✔ Priority Mail

✔ Express Mail

✔ Flat Rate Envelopes

FedEx

✔ FedEx 2-Day

✔ FedEx Standard Overnight

✔ FedEx Priority Overnight

(Most recommended for fastest processing.)

Put your return label inside the envelope.

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STEP 4 — Put Everything Together (Final Checklist)

Your packet should include:

✔ 1. Original federal apostilled document

✔ 2. Photocopy of the entire document

✔ 3. Cover letter / legalization request

✔ 4. Copy of your ID

✔ 5. Money order or cashier’s check (exact amount)

✔ 6. Pre-paid return envelope

✔ 7. Your contact phone + email

Place everything inside a secure envelope (rigid mailer if possible).

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STEP 5 — Mail to the Embassy

Send to:

Vietnam Embassy – Consular Section (Legalization)

1233 20th St NW, Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036

USA

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Processing Time

Typical:

• Regular Processing: 5–7 business days
• Rush Processing: 1–2 business days (if available)

Processing times may vary—delays occur with large workloads or holidays.