Authentication Canada: Your Guide to Procedures and Service Fees

Documents issued in either Canada or Vietnam must undergo the authentication Canada process (often called consular legalization) to be legally recognized between the two countries. This procedure can be quite intricate, involving multiple steps and requiring a solid understanding of the latest requirements and regulations.

What is Authentication Canada (Consular Legalization)?

Authentication Canada, often referred to as consular legalization, is the process of validating documents from Canada for use in Vietnam, and vice versa. Essentially, competent authorities verify the legitimacy of seals, signatures, and official titles on these documents.

Consular legalization is a crucial and mandatory process for many types of documents, such as:

1. • Personal documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, police checks (criminal records), diplomas, academic transcripts, health certificates, etc.

1. • Commercial documents: Investment certificates, business licenses, contracts, financial statements, invoices, etc.

Where to Get Authentication Canada in Vietnam?

Here’s a list of the authorized agencies in Vietnam for Canadian consular legalization:

🇨🇦 Embassy of Canada in Hanoi:

1. • Address: 29 Lieu Giai Street, Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
2. • Open: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,

🇨🇦 Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City:

1. • Address: 10th Floor, The Metropolitan Tower, 235 Dong Khoi Street, District 1
2. • Open: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

For Vietnamese documents, or Canadian documents to be used in Vietnam, they need to be legalized at:

🇻🇳 Consular Department – Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

1. • Address: 40 Tran Phu Street, Dien Bien Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
2. • Working hours:

• • ◦ Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • ◦ Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs:

1. • Address: 184 bis Pasteur Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
2. • Working hours:

• • ◦ Monday – Friday: 7:45 AM – 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM – 4:00 PM
  • ◦ Saturday: 7:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Detailed Consular Legalization Procedure for Canada

The authentication Canada process varies depending on the origin and destination of your documents:

For Vietnamese Documents to be Used in Canada:

1. • Step 1: Obtain a notarized translation of the document into English.
2. • Step 2: Obtain consular authentication from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Department of Home Affairs.
3. • Step 3: Obtain consular authentication at the Embassy or Consulate General of Canada in Vietnam.

For Canadian Documents to be Used in Vietnam:

1. • Step 1: Obtain certified translation of the documents into Vietnamese.
2. • Step 2: Apply for consular authentication from Global Affairs Canada Authentication Services or the authentication office of the relevant Canadian province/territory.
3. • Step 3: Obtain consular legalization at the Embassy/Consulate of Vietnam in Canada.

Latest Fees for Canadian Consular Authentication

The current fees for authentication of documents Canada and related services are as follows:

1. • Authentication of a signature on a document: 50 CAD/document
2. • Authentication of a true copy from an original: 20 CAD/copy
3. • Other cases: From 20 – 75 CAD/document

The fee for consular authentication at the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Department of Home Affairs is 30,000 VND per document.

Additionally, you might incur extra service fees if you use an intermediary. They can handle this process on your behalf quickly and accurately.

Comprehensive Canada Legalization Services

Authentication Canada can be quite challenging for those unfamiliar with the process. This is especially true for foreigners navigating Vietnamese legal regulations.

Thao & Co. offers comprehensive translation and authentication services to save you time and effort. We’ll assist you every step of the way, including:

1. ✅ Advice on preparing all necessary documents for consular legalization
2. ✅ Certified and notarized translations compliant with each country’s specific requirements
3. ✅ Submitting applications and receiving results on your behalf
4. ✅ Delivering the finalized documents directly to you

Over the years, Thao & Co. has gained the trust of thousands of individual and corporate clients. We support a wide range of consular legalization needs for documents required for work permits, business licenses, import/export, etc.

Reasons to Choose Thao & Co.

This trust is built on Thao & Co.’s commitment to quality service, driven by these key factors:

1. 👍 Expert Linguists: Proficient in legal terminology, our seasoned translators ensure accurate and professionally formatted translations.

1. 👍 Legal-Savvy Specialists: Our team has an in-depth understanding of the authentication and legalization process, including all the latest regulations. We are adept at handling diverse document types.

1. 👍 Guaranteed Legal Validity: We ensure your documents are processed by the correct authorities, guaranteeing their legal standing.

1. 👍 Fast and Secure: Experience swift document processing with the utmost confidentiality for your documents and personal information.

1. 👍 Competitive Service Fees: Transparent and detailed price quotes, with no hidden fees.

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