Getting married in Vietnam can provide an unforeseen and difficult challenge for a Canadian residing in that country. Most likely, you are already aware that you will be required to submit a number of documents pertaining to your marriage. However, did you know that in order for these documents to be acknowledged in Vietnam, you also need to process them in a certain way? This article looks at the procedure in Vietnam for obtaining legally recognized marriage documents. After reviewing the document required in Vietnam for marriage, we examine the authentication and legalization procedure in Canada.
What type of documents is needed for a Canadian to enter into marriage in Vietnam?
You will need to give the Vietnamese government several types of documents if you’re a Canadian who wants to marry a Vietnamese national. If you are a Vietnamese citizen who lives in Canada and wants to be married, this list doesn’t change. The following is a list of the required documents:
- A copy of your passport
- A copy of your birth certificate
- A copy of a marriage search from the province
- a copy of your decree of divorce and, if you’re divorced, your divorce certificate
- A Declaration of Single Status. Your current Canadian address and marital status should be listed in this form.
- a medical certificate from a recognized medical authority, such your doctor. According to this medical certificate, the applicant must be free of infectious and mental illnesses and generally well enough to get married.
- a marriage form offered by the Vietnamese government.
preparing your documentation for acceptance in Vietnam
Documents must first be legalized and validated in order for them to be accepted in Vietnam. Document authentication and legalization is the procedure used to confirm the legitimacy of Canadian documents so that they may be accepted as official documents abroad. The procedure of document authentication and legalization consists of three steps:
Step 1: Prepare your documents: Before being authenticated and legalized, any documents intended for usage in Vietnam must be notarized by a Notary Public. All of the aforementioned documents—aside from the Applications for Marriage Registration and the Biography Information Sheet—must be notarized.
Step 2: Authenticating Documents: Documents are sent to Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa to be authenticated. We check your documents to make sure everything is in order. Upon fulfillment, Global Affairs Canada will affix a sizable red stamp, signifying that your documents have undergone authentication.
Step 3 – Legalization of Documents: The last and third step is to send the Vietnamese Embassy your authenticated documents for legalization. The Embassy officials will check that your documents are complete and that they fulfill their standards. Once they are satisfied, they will affix a second stamp right on top of each one, attesting to the legalization of your documents. You can now submit documents to Vietnam with success. Be aware that in addition to legalizing your documents, the Vietnamese Embassy will also translate some of them. For further information, visit the Vietnam Embassy’s webpage on the “How to Marry a Vietnamese Citizen” process.
Where can I find out more information and receive help?
Every year, thousands of clients entrust their document authentication and legalization to Document Legalization of Canada. We can assist you if you need more information about authentication and legalization your document for marriage in Vietnam. Indeed, we are able to oversee the complete process of authentication and legalization on your behalf. The process of Canadian authentication and legality can be thoroughly understood by visiting our website, which is an excellent starting point. Alternatively, give us a call at 1-833-700-5342 for a free consultation. We will go over your unique document processing requirements with you, address any concerns you may have, and walk you through the authentication and legalization process.
