How do I book an appointment at the Russian consulate in Vietnam to notarize a power of attorney, and how long is the wait?
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TL;DR
Book through the consulate website, then watch for an email announcing available appointment slots and reserve immediately. One recent report put the total wait at about 1.5 months; the power of attorney was issued during the appointment, with cash-only payment.
What the community said
To notarize a power of attorney, register through the consulate website first. Appointment dates may be released by email notification, so book a slot immediately when the message arrives.
6 days ago Consulate website
Reports suggest that emails about open dates sometimes arrive around the 20th of the month. If no email arrives, check the booking page manually from time to time; one applicant found a single open slot that way.
6 days ago Around the 20th of the month
In one reported case, the wait from the online application to an available appointment was about 1.5 months. The applicant uploaded the power-of-attorney text in advance, brought the required documents and cash, and received the completed document at the same visit.
20 days ago About 1.5 months; cash only