Certified copy is a term defined in Clause 10, Article 3 of Decree 30/2020/ND-CP. Accordingly, combined with the definition in Clause 6, Article 2 of Decree 23/2015/ND-CP, a notarized copy is a copy taken from the original or a typed copy that has complete and accurate content of the original or original text, presented according to prescribed format and techniques.
Are certified true copies and signature authentication the same thing?
Certified true copy
Signature authentication
is an authenticated copy of the original. This is a document that a competent agency or organization bases on the original to certify that the copy is true to the original.
is a form of competent authority certifying the signature that the person requesting authentication signed in the document or paper belongs to the person requesting authentication.
Necessary conditions to notarize foreign passport copies in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
Copy of foreigner’s passport in Ho Chi Minh City
Copy of foreigner’s passport in Ha Noi city
Foreigner’s passport must be a copy of at least 5 pages per passport.
Foreigner’s passport must be a copy of at least 5 pages per passport.
Foreign passport holders who want a notarized copy need to have a valid visa or Vietnamese residence card in Vietnam.
Passport must be scanned neatly and clearly and must have the passport cover page
Passport must be scanned neatly and clearly and must have the passport cover page
Price for certified true copies of foreign passports in Ho Chi Minh City
Price for certified true copies of foreign passports in Ha Noi City
550,000 / 1 book (full pages). Price will decrease depending on quantity
550,000 / 1 book (full pages). Price will decrease depending on quantity
Time for notarized copying of foreign passports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
Time for notarized copying of foreigner’s passport in Ho Chi Minh City
Normal copying time: 2 days excluding Saturday and Sunday.Focus Asian Translation has urgent copy service.
Time for notarized copying of foreigner’s passport in Ha Noi City
Normal copying time: 3 days excluding Saturday and Sunday.Focus Asian Translation has urgent copy service.
Focus Asia Translation provides passport copying services for foreigners and free door-to-door delivery by post in all districts in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and other provinces.