Apostille and legalization

If you intend to use a Vietnamese or Lao public document in Norway, the document may need to be apostilled or legalized.

Apostille is a certification issued under the Hague Apostille Convention. It confirms that a document was issued or signed by the proper authority. It does not confirm the content of the document.

Legalization confirms that a signature and/or stamp on a public document is genuine. It does not confirm the content of the document.