Logistics & Customs documents flowing to Vietnam
Core documents Thai Logistics & Customs businesses send to Vietnam: company affidavit (DBD) · MOA/AOA · audited financials · industry licences · contracts / MOUs · Power of Attorney.
Signature clauses Logistics & Customs contracts must carry: Incoterms 2020 (FOB/CIF/DDP) · Demurrage/detention rates · Cargo insurance (Institute Clause A) · AEO compliance · Sanctions screening.
Typical counterparties and recipients in Vietnam: Shipper · Consignee · Customs broker · Freight forwarder · Insurance underwriter — we confirm each authority's accepted format before filing.
Certification chain Vietnam requires
Vietnam is NOT a Hague Apostille member (full consular legalisation) — correct chain: 1) Thai MFA → 2) Vietnam embassy in Bangkok → 3) (sometimes) destination ministry in Vietnam
Thailand's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention enters into force on 28 February 2027 — for member states Apostille is dramatically faster.
Regulatory references typically cited in Logistics & Customs docs: Customs Act B.E. 2560 · AEO Program · FTA Rules of Origin · Dangerous Goods Reg..
Common pain points & how we handle them
Logistics & Customs pain points: Customs valuation dispute · FTA RoO compliance · Demurrage cost · Sanctions screening — these drive frequent and urgent legalisation runs.
NYC Legal's approach: maintain a templated set per client → new filings take 2–3 business days instead of 2–3 weeks.
Add-ons: local-language certified translation for Vietnam · courier to destination authority · online tracking.
FAQ
Why does Vietnam need embassy legalisation?
Because Vietnam is not a Hague Apostille member, consular legalisation (MFA → Vietnam embassy) is required.
How long does it take?
7–14 business days depending on Vietnam embassy queue.
What does it cost?
From THB 6,500 per document set — includes MFA fee, Vietnam embassy fee and our courier time.
What corporate docs are needed?
DBD affidavit ≤30 days old · director ID copy · company seal · industry-specific docs (Incoterms 2020 (FOB/CIF/DDP)).






