Authentication chain for Name/Surname Change Certificate bound for Vietnam
Vietnam is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Name/Surname Change Certificate must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Vietnam Embassy.
After MFA Thailand, the Vietnam Embassy in Bangkok must add their consular stamp before the document is usable abroad.
Our team refreshes Vietnam requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Name/Surname Change Certificate
Notarisation of Thai name/surname change certificate to align documents and visas abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Name/Surname Change Certificate for Vietnam: แก้ชื่อในพาสปอร์ต/กรีนการ์ด/PR · อัปเดตชื่อในทะเบียนโรงเรียน/มหาวิทยาลัยต่างประเทศ · เปลี่ยนชื่อในบัญชีธนาคาร/หลักทรัพย์ต่างประเทศ.
Source documents to bring: ใบสำคัญเปลี่ยนชื่อ/สกุลตัวจริง, บัตรประชาชน/พาสปอร์ต, คำแปลอังกฤษ.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1–2 ชั่วโมง.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) — 2-3 business days (1-day express available).
Vietnam Embassy: fees and queue vary, typically 3-10 business days.
Total ~8-14 business days · Express ~4-6 days.
Document checklist
- Original Name/Surname Change Certificate (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- Vietnam Embassy appointment slip (if any)
- Power of attorney (if our runner files on your behalf)
- Certified translation (if the destination requires local language)
FAQ
Will my Name/Surname Change Certificate be accepted in Vietnam?
Yes — provided the full chain (Notary → MFA → Vietnam Embassy) is completed. We handle each step.
Total turnaround?
8-14 business days · express in 4-6 days.
Total cost?
Notary quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) + Vietnam Embassy fee.
Does an Apostille expire?
The Apostille itself does not expire, but many receiving authorities want documents dated within 3-6 months — verify with the recipient.