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Apostille of Vietnamese documents for use in Sweden: where, fees, Embassy services

The Apostille Convention has applied between Vietnam and 125 countries, including Sweden, since 11 September 2026. Vietnamese public documents for use in Sweden are apostilled by a Vietnamese authority instead of going through consular legalisation.

Official name: Apostille / Legaliseringar och intyg

Updated: Sources: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs — notice on receiving apostille applications (11 September 2026, list of 125 countries), MOFA Vietnam public service portal — procedure 1.116612, apostille certificate, Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — legalisation, certification, translation, Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — consular fees (fee list updated 6 June 2026)

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Quick answer

Since 11 September 2026, apostilles for Vietnamese public documents are issued by the Consular Department in Hanoi (40 Tran Phu) or the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs (6 Alexandre de Rhodes), VND 30,000 per copy, usually one working day for 1–4 documents. The Swedish Embassy's pages do not mention the apostille yet, so check with the receiving authority first.
Since 11 September 2026
Apostille in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
Fee
VND 30,000 per copy
Time
1 working day (1–4 documents), 2 (5–9), 4 (10 or more)
Embassy certification
SEK 200
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Apostille in Vietnam

  • Submit form APO/TK with scans of the documents online, then hand in the documents (translated and notarised where required) at the Consular Department or the HCMC Department of Foreign Affairs.
  • Open Monday–Friday and Saturday morning (except holidays), 8:30–11:00 and 14:00–16:00.
  • The HCMC notice lists Sweden (no. 105) among the 125 countries; Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic objected and still require legalisation.
  • An apostille certifies the signature, seal and capacity of the signatory, not the content of the document.

Updated: Sources: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs — notice on receiving apostille applications (11 September 2026, list of 125 countries), MOFA Vietnam public service portal — procedure 1.116612, apostille certificate

What the Swedish Embassy in Hanoi does

  • Legalises only signatures of officials at the Consular Department of Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Does not legalise Swedish documents for use with foreign authorities; refers you to the legal service of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Stockholm.
  • Certifies copies and signatures (SEK 200) and issues life certificates for the Swedish Pensions Agency free of charge; attend in person with valid Swedish ID.
  • Has no authorised translators; refers you to Kammarkollegiet translators or notaries in Vietnam.

Updated: Sources: Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — legalisation, certification, translation, Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — consular fees (fee list updated 6 June 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweden accept apostilles from Vietnam?
Sweden is on the list of 125 countries applying the Convention with Vietnam from 11 September 2026. The Embassy's own pages still describe legalisation, so confirm with the authority that will receive your document.
Can the Embassy translate my documents?
No. It refers you to Kammarkollegiet translators or notaries in Vietnam.