Apostille services for clients in Laos
Laos is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Lao authorities do not issue apostilles and documents for Laos need consular legalization instead. But many of our clients in Laos hold documents from Convention countries — and through our international offices we obtain those apostilles for you.
What we handle
- Apostilles on documents from the US, UK, France, Germany, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, India and other Convention countries
- Retrieval of the document itself when you no longer have it
- Certified translation of the apostilled document into Lao or English
- Advice on whether a destination needs an apostille or full legalization
- Combined apostille + legalization routes for documents used in Laos
- Courier delivery to Vientiane or anywhere in Laos
Documents we often translate
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Family book (household registration)
- Police clearance certificates
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Passports and ID cards
- Court judgments and divorce decrees
- Company registration and enterprise certificates
- Contracts and powers of attorney
- Medical records
- Bank statements and tax documents
A typical route for a Lao document used abroad
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Original document
Issued and signed by the Lao authority, school or court.
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Certified translation
Translated into the language the destination requires.
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Notarization
Certified true copy or notarized translation, when required.
- 4
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Authentication of the seal and signature in Vientiane.
- 5
Embassy legalization
Final legalization by the destination country's embassy.
The exact order depends on the destination country and the document. We confirm the route before starting.
How it works
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Send your documents
Email clear scans or photos, or use the form. Tell us where the documents will be used.
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Get a fixed quote
Prices depend on the document, languages and authorities involved, so we quote each request — usually within one business day.
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We handle the process
Translation, notary, ministry and embassy steps — we submit, follow up and collect.
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Receive the result
Scanned copies by email and originals by courier or pick-up in Vientiane.
Frequent questions
Can a Lao document get an apostille?
No. Laos has not joined the Apostille Convention, so Lao documents are authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then legalized by the destination country's embassy. We handle that route for you.
Is an apostille accepted in Laos?
Not on its own. A foreign document for use in Laos normally needs legalization by the Lao embassy or consulate in the issuing country. We tell you exactly which steps apply.
Request a quote
Prices vary with each document, so tell us what you need and we will reply with a precise quote.