Illinois Apostille for Vietnam
Vietnam accepts apostilles as of September 11, 2026
In short: The Hague Apostille Convention entered into force for Vietnam on 11 September 2026, so Illinois documents used in Vietnam now need an apostille from the Illinois Secretary of State rather than the older consular legalization. We apostille Illinois documents for use in Vietnam by mail, from the U.S. or from Vietnam.
What changed in 2026
Vietnam acceded to the Apostille Convention, effective 11 September 2026. Public documents for use in Vietnam are now recognized with an apostille instead of Vietnamese consular legalization — a significant simplification.
Common documents & reasons
Degrees for work permits, marriage and birth certificates for family matters, and business documents.
How it works — a 100% remote process
- Tell us what you need. Call or text 847-436-5222 or request a quote. We confirm exactly which document you have and where it's going.
- Send us your document. Mail or courier it to our Naperville office.
- We submit to the Illinois Secretary of State. Standard by mail, or we hand-carry it to the Chicago counter for expedited processing.
- We return it, tracked. Back to you or straight to your recipient, domestic or international, with status you can follow the whole way.
Cost starts at $99–$129 per document; international return with tracking, at cost or you provide a label.
Why Efficient Biometrics
We're a licensed and insured service with a real, staffed office in Naperville (682 Illinois Route 59) — not a P.O. box — a notary on site, document-level tracking so you always know where your originals are, and local proximity to the Chicago Secretary of State counter for genuine expedited service. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Passport & visa photos for Vietnam
A visa for Vietnam normally requires a photo to that country's own specification — 4 × 6 cm (40 × 60 mm); some visas 35 × 45 mm — which differs from the standard U.S. 2×2-inch passport photo. Efficient Biometrics takes compliant passport and visa photos to the correct size in the same visit as your Live Scan and apostille, so you don't have to make a second trip. Exact requirements vary by visa type and consulate, so we shoot to the precise spec your application needs. Book passport & visa photos or call 847-436-5222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vietnam accept an apostille now?
Yes — the Convention entered into force for Vietnam on 11 September 2026, replacing consular legalization for public documents.
Can you apostille my degree for a Vietnam work permit?
Yes — we coordinate the notarization and apostille it.
What size passport or visa photo does Vietnam require?
Vietnam's visa photo requirement is 4 × 6 cm (40 × 60 mm); some visas 35 × 45 mm, which differs from the U.S. 2×2-inch size. We take compliant passport and visa photos to the exact spec in the same visit — book them at efficientbiometrics.com/book. Requirements can vary by visa type and consulate.