On 31 December 2025, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam deposited its instrument of accession to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (1961 Apostille Convention). With the accession of Vietnam, the 1961 Apostille Convention now has 129 Contracting Parties. It will enter into force for Vietnam on 11 September 2026. 💡 Tips: Embassy legalization is still required until the above effective date. Click here for the latest and...

Apostille Service and Fast and Reliable Assistance for Costa Rica ( or its embassies/consulates) . Both Costa Rica and the United States recognize dual citizenship, allowing individuals to hold both without renouncing either. U.S. citizens can become naturalized Costa Rican citizens (generally after 5-7 years of residency), and children of U.S. citizens born in Costa Rica can acquire both citizenships by birth or descent. Key Aspects of Dual Nationality (CR-USA): Recognition:   Costa Rica...

Apostille Service and Fast and Reliable Assistance for Brazil ( or its embassies/consulates) . Brazil and the United States allow dual citizenship. Brazilian citizens who become naturalized U.S. citizens do not lose their original citizenship. It is mandatory to use a U.S. passport to enter/exit the U.S. and a Brazilian passport to enter/exit Brazil, so both must be valid. Key aspects of Brazil-USA dual nationality: Entry to Brazil: Brazilian citizens (born or naturalized) must enter Brazil...