VIEN

Ancillary services

Introduction

PLI is the leading full-service advisory firm in Vietnam, providing 12 essential ancillary service groups to ensure our clients’ residency, citizenship by investment, and international travel applications are processed quickly, accurately, and in accordance with international standards.
With a team of legal experts and a global partner network, PLI accompanies clients from the very first step until the completion of their application.
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Ancillary services

Notarised translation

Notarised translation

Notarised translation is the first and mandatory step in most residency, international education, and international investment applications. PLI cooperates with state notary offices and translators licensed by the Department of Justice, ensuring translations are legally accurate and professionally terminology-compliant. We support multi-language translation including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many other languages. Fast processing time from 2-5 working days, with same-day urgent service available.
Consular legalisation

Consular legalisation

Consular legalisation is the procedure to certify signatures and seals on Vietnamese documents to make them legally valid in countries that are not members of the Hague Convention. PLI provides comprehensive support from certification at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam to legalisation at the embassy or consulate of the receiving country. Suitable for marriage, inheritance, investment, employment, and study applications in Middle Eastern, East Asian, and Southeast Asian countries. Processing time is from 7-15 days depending on the country.
Apostille

Apostille

Apostille is a simplified form of certification recognised in 125 member states of the 1961 Hague Convention, replacing the traditional consular legalisation process. Vietnam officially joined the Convention in 2025, opening up a faster and more cost-effective certification process. PLI supports Apostille applications for documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, school reports, degrees, and police clearance certificates for residency applications in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. Processing time is from 5-10 working days.
Police clearance certificate

Police clearance certificate

A police clearance certificate is a mandatory document in all residency, overseas employment, foreign marriage, and international work permit applications. PLI supports applications for both Police Clearance Certificate No. 1 (for personal use) and No. 2 (required by foreign authorities) at provincial Departments of Justice and the National Centre for Judicial Records. Services include power of attorney execution, progress tracking, receiving results, and door-to-door delivery. Processing time is from 10-15 working days in accordance with legal regulations.
Financial proof

Financial proof

Financial proof is a decisive factor in the approval rate of tourist, international education, and residency visas. PLI advises on the optimal financial profile structure, including savings books, bank accounts, real estate assets, corporate shares, and regular income. Our team of experts understands the specific financial requirements of each embassy of the United States, Canada, the UK, Schengen, and Australia, and assists clients in standardising their profiles to the correct standards. Services include advice on minimum financial requirements, bank statement guidance, and the preparation of supporting documents.
Proof of source of funds

Proof of source of funds

Proving the source of funds and source of wealth (Source of Funds and Source of Wealth) is a mandatory and the most rigorous requirement in residency by investment and citizenship programmes. PLI collaborates with international auditing firms and specialised lawyers to compile files that meet the Due Diligence standards of Caribbean CBI, United States EB-5, European Golden Visa, and UK Tier 1 programmes. Services include analysing investment cash flows, preparing audit reports, explaining legal sources of income, and assisting with responses to additional queries from vetting authorities.
Immigration medical examinations

Immigration medical examinations

Immigration medical examinations are a mandatory requirement for most residency programmes and certain long-term visa categories. PLI provides advice and schedules appointments at medical facilities designated by the IOM, USCIS, Panel Physicians of Canada and Australia, as well as the VFS network in Vietnam. Services include guidance on pre-examination document preparation, fast-track booking within 3-7 days, tracking results, and supporting cases that require additional testing. We ensure results are sent directly to the immigration authorities in accordance with the correct procedures.
Opening international bank accounts

Opening international bank accounts

An international bank account is an essential step for investors and residents to manage assets, transfer investment funds, and spend globally. PLI assists in opening personal and corporate accounts at reputable banks in the UAE, Singapore, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Luxembourg. Services include advice on selecting the right bank for your needs, preparing KYC documents, scheduling appointments, and supporting online interviews or business trips to the host country. Processing is completed within 2-6 weeks depending on the bank.
Overseas company incorporation

Overseas company incorporation

Overseas company incorporation is an important tool for international tax planning, asset protection, and global business expansion. PLI supports business incorporation in Singapore, the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), the United States (Delaware, Wyoming), the BVI, the Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong. Services include advice on corporate structuring, business registration, providing nominee directors and registered addresses, opening corporate bank accounts, accounting, and tax compliance. Completion time ranges from 3 days (UAE Freezone) to 4 weeks depending on the jurisdiction.
International tax advice

International tax advice

International tax advice helps individuals and businesses with cross-border assets optimise tax liabilities and comply with global regulations. PLI collaborates with Big Four tax advisory firms and tax lawyers in multiple countries to advise on Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, CRS reporting rules, FATCA (United States), CFC tax regulations, and BEPS. This is particularly suited for clients holding a second citizenship, residing in multiple countries, or owning multinational enterprises, helping to avoid additional tax risks and compliance penalties.
Travel and residency insurance

Travel and residency insurance

International health insurance is a mandatory requirement for many travel, study, and residency visas, as well as a financial protection solution when going abroad. PLI advises on insurance packages from reputable global providers such as Bupa Global, Cigna Global, Allianz Care, and AXA, with coverage ranging from €30,000 EURO (Schengen) to unlimited (premium packages). Services include comparing benefits, advice on selecting packages suitable for age and destination, support with online insurance purchases, and processing claims when they arise.
Airport meet and greet services

Airport meet and greet services

VIP airport meet and greet services at international airports provide a smooth and professional immigration experience for first-time residents, families with elderly members, or business travellers on tight schedules. PLI offers services at major airports such as JFK, LAX, Heathrow, Frankfurt, Dubai, Singapore, Incheon, and Narita. Services include assistance with immigration procedures, English and local language translation, luggage handling, private car transfers to accommodation, and initial settlement support including SIM cards, currency exchange, and local travel guidance.

Workflow

Consultation

PLI experts listen to your needs, assess your current profile, and propose the most suitable ancillary service package aligned with your goals and budget.

Document preparation

PLI guides you in gathering the necessary documents, verifying their validity, and standardising them according to the requirements of the receiving authorities abroad.

Execution

The PLI team and our partners directly handle procedures at government agencies, embassies, banks, medical facilities, or notary offices.

Handover

Clients receive the results in person or via secure courier, accompanied by instructions on how to use and store the documents correctly.
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There is no one-size-fits-all here. Prosperous Living builds a personal strategy for each file based on financial capacity, business experience and family goals. That strategic approach makes the best use of time and resources and improves the chance of success.

Transparency

Prosperous Living advises within the law, works to a clear process and keeps up with the latest policy from each host government. Every pathway, cost and risk is explained in detail from the outset, so clients can make their investment decision with complete peace of mind.

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The Prosperous Living advisory team works to a standard process, coordinating closely between immigration specialists, legal experts and partners worldwide. From assessment and documentation to post-arrival support, every step is methodical and joined up.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below are common questions from our clients regarding our ancillary services. If you require more detailed advice, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

An Apostille is a simplified, one-step certification recognised in 125 member countries of the 1961 Hague Convention. Consular legalisation is a two-step process (Ministry of Foreign Affairs + embassy) applied to non-Convention countries such as mainland China, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. An Apostille is faster and more cost-effective.

The typical timeframe is 4-12 weeks depending on the complexity of the assets and the investment programme. Simple cases (income from salary, transparent corporate shares) can be completed within 4-6 weeks. Complex cases (multiple income sources, inherited assets, investments in multiple countries) can take up to 3 months.

Costs range from 80,000 – 250,000 VNĐ/page depending on the language and difficulty. English is usually the most affordable, while rarer languages such as Portuguese, Korean, and Arabic have higher rates. State notarisation fees are an additional 10,000-30,000 VNĐ/copy. PLI provides an exact quote after reviewing the original documents.

Yes, all members included in the residency application (spouse, children under 18 or dependent children) must undergo an immigration medical examination as required by the programmes of Canada, Australia, the United States and New Zealand. Children under 11 may be exempt from certain requirements, such as chest X-rays.

Most UAE banks require clients to visit in person at least once to sign documents and complete biometrics. PLI assists with pre-booking appointments, arranging transport and accompanying clients during their bank meetings. Some digital banks, such as Wio or Mashreq Neo, allow remote account opening with a valid residence visa.

Yes, Singapore law requires at least one Resident Director who is a citizen, permanent resident, or a valid EP/EntrePass holder. PLI provides Nominee Director services to meet this legal requirement, while clients retain full control of the company through their roles as shareholders and executive directors.

Schengen visas require medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across all 29 Schengen countries and including medical repatriation costs. PLI provides advice on packages ranging from 150,000 – 800,000 VNĐ for a 15-day trip, with higher rates for extended benefit packages that include trip delays/cancellations and lost luggage.

Yes, PLI serves Vietnamese clients globally through representative offices and partner networks in the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe and Southeast Asia. Many services, such as international tax advice, opening offshore bank accounts and company incorporation, can be completed entirely online via video conference and digital signature.