regulation · 11/09/2026 · Vietnam · UAE · USA · International
Vietnam applying the Apostille Convention from 11/09/2026: what changes for?
Vietnam filed its accession document to the La Hay Convention 1961 on December 31, 2025; the Convention came into force with Vietnam on September 11, 2026. Public documents between Vietnam and its member countries require only an Apostille certificate instead of a consular legalization chain. The Convention has not yet been applied between Vietnam and Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Thailand (until February 28, 2027), Greenland and Tokelau. UAE is not a member, so documents used in Dubai must still be legalized consularly.
Meaning of Vietnamese business.
Opening a company or trading with the U.S., Singapore, Panama, Cyprus... is faster and cheaper in terms of papers. With Dubai/UAE, still need a chain of legalization — plan early for shareholder papers, authorizations and family visa files.
The Source: HCCH; Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco; Decree 293/2026/ND-CPContent summarized and analyzed by M Consulting Vietnam, does not replace legal advice.
