Interactive Dossier Checklist
Documents required for MBBS in Vietnam: interactive checklist
Track, verify, and tick off every mandatory academic, legal, medical, and visa paper required for admissions. Print an A4 copy for your home file or share with your parents.
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identity
6 copies14 days
Valid International Passport
Why Needed:Mandatory for university registration, immigration visa clearance and travel.
Where to Obtain:Regional Passport Office (PSK / Post Office PSK). Must have 18+ months validity.
identity
16 copies1 day
Passport-Size Photographs (White Background)
Why Needed:Required for admission files, student ID card, campus hostel card and visa application.
Where to Obtain:Local photo studio (3.5 x 4.5 cm, matte finish, 80% face visibility, white background).
academic
State HRD + MEA Apostille4 copies1 day
Class 10 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
Why Needed:Proof of date of birth and secondary school completion for university records.
Where to Obtain:School or Board (CBSE, ICSE, or State Secondary Education Board).
academic
State HRD + MEA Apostille4 copies1 day
Class 12 (10+2) Marksheet & Passing Certificate
Why Needed:Proof of Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) aggregate score (50% Gen / 40% Reserved).
Where to Obtain:School or Higher Secondary Examination Board.
academic
State HRD Attestation2 copies3 days
School Transfer / Leaving & Migration Certificate
Why Needed:Required by Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) for foreign university enrollment.
Where to Obtain:Issuing high school or junior college administration.
eligibility
5 copies1 day
NEET-UG Scorecard (Valid Score)
Why Needed:Mandatory under NMC FMGL Regulations 2021 for Indian students to practice in India upon graduation.
Where to Obtain:Download PDF scorecard from official NTA NEET portal (exams.nta.ac.in/NEET).
eligibility
3 copies1 day
NEET-UG Admit Card
Why Needed:Verification of exam roll number and candidate identity by university admission cell.
Where to Obtain:Retained copy from NTA exam day.
medical
2 copies2 days
Medical Fitness Certificate & Blood Grouping
Why Needed:Certifies physical and mental fitness to undertake rigorous 6-year medical degree abroad.
Where to Obtain:Registered Government Medical Officer (MBBS/MD) or authorized diagnostic clinic.
medical
2 copies2 days
Infectious Disease Screening (HIV, Hep B/C, Chest X-Ray)
Why Needed:Vietnamese public health requirement for international resident medical trainees.
Where to Obtain:NABL-accredited diagnostic laboratory.
legalisation
MEA Apostille Sticker1 copies7 days
MEA Apostille Attestation Stamp
Why Needed:Authenticates Indian educational documents for recognition in foreign sovereign countries.
Where to Obtain:Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), CPV Division, Patiala House, New Delhi.
legalisation
Vietnam Consular Seal1 copies5 days
Embassy of Vietnam Legalisation
Why Needed:Final diplomatic authentication by Vietnam Embassy consular section.
Where to Obtain:Embassy of Vietnam Consular Section, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
financial
2 copies1 day
Bank Fee Remittance Slip (Form A2 / LRS)
Why Needed:RBI compliance document confirming legal foreign outward remittance of university tuition.
Where to Obtain:Your authorized dealer bank issuing the SWIFT transfer telegraphic receipt.
travel
3 copies7 days
Vietnam DH Student Visa / Entry Approval
Why Needed:Legal immigration entry permit allowing medical student stay and residency card processing.
Where to Obtain:Arranged via GoVietMed through Vietnam Immigration Department in Hanoi.
travel
2 copies1 day
Confirmed Flight Ticket & Overseas Travel Insurance
Why Needed:Airline check-in requirement and emergency medical cover during international transit.
Where to Obtain:Authorized flight booking agent / ICICI Lombard / TATA AIG travel policy.
Documents by Stage of Admission
Stage 1: University Application
Class 10 & 12 marksheets, passport copy, NEET scorecard, and 4 passport-size photographs. These are sufficient for initial faculty review and provisional offer letter generation.
Stage 2: MEA & Embassy Legalisation
State HRD authentication, MEA Apostille sticker on original 12th marksheet, and consular legalisation stamp from the Vietnam Embassy in New Delhi.
Stage 3: Bank Remittance & Visa
Bank Form A2 LRS telegraphic transfer receipt, university fee invoice, medical fitness diagnostic report, and official Vietnam immigration entry visa code.
Stage 4: Airport Travel & Induction
Original passport with DH visa stamp, confirmed flight ticket, overseas travel insurance policy, and multi-currency forex card loaded with initial living expenses.
MEA Apostille & Embassy Legalisation Explained
Foreign universities must legally verify that an applicant's Indian high school marks are authentic and not forged. This involves a standardized 3-step legal chain:
- State HRD / Regional Authentication Centre (RAC): The state department where you completed Class 12 verifies your school marks against board records.
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi: The consular division of the MEA attaches an official Apostille / Attestation sticker confirming sovereign verification.
- Vietnam Embassy Legalisation: The consular section of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in New Delhi verifies the MEA seal and certifies the document for Vietnam.
* GoVietMed handles this entire chain for students through authorized consular agents, eliminating the need for parents to travel to New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions on Required Documents
What documents are required for MBBS admission in Vietnam?↓
The primary required documents are: Valid Passport (18+ months validity), Class 10 Marksheet & Passing Certificate, Class 12 Marksheet (with 50% PCB for General / 40% Reserved), NEET-UG Scorecard, School Leaving / Migration Certificate, Passport-size photographs (white background), Medical Fitness Report (including HIV/Hepatitis/Chest X-ray), and Bank Fee Remittance Slip (Form A2).
Is the NEET scorecard mandatory for admission in Vietnam?↓
Yes. Under the National Medical Commission (NMC) Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations 2021, an Indian citizen must qualify NEET-UG to be eligible to practice medicine in India or appear for FMGE/NExT upon graduation. Vietnamese universities will not issue a final admission letter without a qualifying NEET result.
How long should my passport be valid?↓
Your passport must have at least 18 months of validity remaining from your date of entry into Vietnam, and must have at least 4 blank visa pages for entry stamps and subsequent Vietnamese temporary residency cards (TRC).
Do educational documents require MEA attestation?↓
Yes. Your original Class 10 and 12 marksheets must undergo State Human Resource Development (HRD) / Home Department authentication, followed by an official Apostille / Attestation sticker from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, and final legalisation by the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in New Delhi.
Do I need a medical fitness test before flying?↓
Yes. Vietnamese immigration and health authorities require an official medical checkup certificate verifying general physical and mental health, absence of infectious tuberculosis (Chest X-Ray report), HIV negative status, and Hepatitis B/C screening.
Are documents required to be translated into Vietnamese?↓
For English-medium medical degree programs, the university and embassy accept documents in English. Official university dossiers are formally translated and notarized by the university's international student office in Hanoi upon arrival.
Can I apply for admission before obtaining my passport?↓
You can initiate provisional university evaluation using your Aadhaar card and high school marksheets, but you must apply for an urgent (Tatkal) passport immediately. The university cannot issue an official Ministry of Education visa clearance without your passport number.