Attest documents for use in South Korea

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in South Korea

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in South Korea

Isarey works across multiple jurisdictions to legalize international documents so that they are valid for submission to Korean authorities.

We legalize all types of official documents for use in South Korea, including identity documents, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic diplomas and corporate documents.

We work locally with certification specialists, notaries, law firms and certifiedKoreantranslators in over 100 countries, certifying documents for use in South Korea, including documents issued in:

South Korea is a signatory to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents Hague Apostille ConventionExternal link (opens in new tab). This means that official documents issued in other signatory countries can be certified by an Apostille Stamp in the country where they have been issued. This stamp will generally be accepted directly by Korean authorities as confirmation of the document’s authenticity without need for further certification in South Korea.

However, documents from non-Apostille countries must be legalized by the authorities of the issuing country and then attested by the local Korean embassy or consulate. This applies to documents in countries such as: AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar

If you have documents issued in South Korea:

Isarey also certifies documents issued in South Korea for use abroad, including Korean birth, death and marriage certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates. For further information, please see:

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Certified Translation

When documents are written in a language that is not an official language of South Korea, then a certified translation may also be required. It is important to ensure that the certified translation is valid for use in South Korea. Translations not done in South Korea may require separate legalization alongside the original document.

Isarey provides document attestation services to private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our presence in different jurisdictions and our local experience and expertise dealing directly with authorities and embassies in different countries means we can save you time, frustration and money, ensuring that documents are properly prepared so that they are accepted by Korean authorities.

To find out about certifying documents for use in South Korea, use our online quotation form or email us a scan or description of the documents you need to certify. We will get back to you directly with a quotation and details of how to proceed:

6 steps to certify document for use in South Korea

  1. Upload the documents you need attested or send them to us by email.
  2. Our experts will pre-check your documents to ensure that they are eligible for Apostille certification or consular legalization in the country where they are issued, and we’ll assist you locally in preparing them if required.
  3. We’ll send you a quotation with the total cost of the process (final price including all fees, certified translation when required and courier costs) and an estimation of how long the process will take to complete.
  4. We’ll arrange a secure courier to collect your original documents (where electronic versions are not sufficient).
  5. As soon as we receive your documents, we will confirm your order and proceed with the attestation process. Where appropriate, we will arrange certified copies for the attestation process so that we can return your originals directly.
  6. We return the attested documents to you by secure international courier.

South Korea Resources

Korean news and resources: visas, business and immigration

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South Korea Visa and Immigration Resources
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South Korea - UK Foreign travel advice
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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to South Korea.
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Living in South Korea
Right arrowwww.gov.uk
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Korea, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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South Korea travel advice
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Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada for South Korea.
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South Korea Embassies and Consulates
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Korean Diplomatic Missions
Right arrowwww.mofa.go.kr
Republic of Korea - Websites of Consulates and Embassies abroad.
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South Korea Doing Business
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South Korea - Country Commercial Guide
Right arrowwww.trade.gov
Discusses key Korean economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.
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South Korea Visa and Immigration News
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South Korea to issue new work visa scheme, K-culture training permit
Right arrowwww.khaleejtimes.com
Republic of Korea will begin issuing the K-culture training visa for foreigners on a trial basis this year and consider introducing a new workation visa.
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South Korea Digital Nomad Visa: Everything You Need to Know
Right arrowwww.cntraveler.com
The new visa allows foreigners who make at least $64,000 annually to live and work in South Korea for up to 2 years.
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South Korea's Digital Nomad Visa Promotes Workation Culture
Right arrowtravelnoire.com
The visa allows foreign residents to live in South Korea for up to two years while working a job back home making over $65,000 annually.
South Korea workcation visa: All You Need To Know
Right arrowwww.samaa.tv
South Koreas Ministry of Justice has announced that it will initiate a test phase of a visa allowing foreign nationals to travel for work in 2024.
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Work visa restrictions to ease to combat labor shortages
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The Employment and Labor Ministry announced Wednesday that it will raise the quota for non-professional E-9 visas to 110,000 this year, 41,000 more than in 2022.
Korea revises visa rules to secure more foreign workers for shipbuilders
Right arrowwww.hellenicshippingnews.com
The government expects the revision will lead to higher job opportunities in the industry for a large number of qualified workers with solid communication skills and the ability to settle in a foreign country.
South Korea to tweak visa policies and welcome more foreigners
Right arrowm.koreaherald.com
South Korea plans to change parts of its visa policy to allow more skilled foreigners into the country, in a bid to tackle its declining population and ageing society. according to the ministry, the government plans to lower qualifications to obtain long-term residency, or a F-2 visa, for talented foreigners
Point system revised for residency visa
Right arrowwww.koreaherald.com
The newly revised rules for the points-based residency visa will go into effect Dec. 1, amid an outcry from expats in South Korea who say the sweeping changes will crush their plans and dreams here. 
New Visa to Allow Seasonal Migrant Workers to Stay in South Korea for Five Months
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South Korea will extend the maximum period of stay for seasonal migrant workers
South Korea eyes eased up visa rules for Asean states
Right arrowbusinessmirror.com.ph
THE South Korean government is planning to implement a relaxed visa measure for citizens of Asean member-countries, the state-funded Yonhap News Agency said in a report.
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South Korea Trade and Business News
Namibia and South Korea sign investment partnership
Right arrowwww.observer24.com.na
The MoU between the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and South Koreas Trade Investment Promotion Agency is expected to pave the way for future multi- and bilateral agreements with other investment promotion agencies.
8 out of 10 expats 'satisfied' with life in S Korea
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Eight out of 10 expats in South Korea said they were satisfied with their life here, but around 20 percent of foreigners here experienced discrimination
Studying in South Korea as an international student
Right arrowwww.timeshighereducation.com
South Korea is fast becoming a popular destination for international students due to its high-ranking universities and interesting culture.
Investing in Republic of Korea: Establishing a Local Entity
Right arrowwww.lexology.com
Foreign investors generally make their first investment in Korea through establishing a local entity or acquiring the ownership, control, or business
Dutch business opportunities in South Korea, Argentina and Colombia
Right arrowwww.hortidaily.com
For many years, Dutch horticulturalists are exporting their products and transferring their knowledge abroad.
Will Japan and South Korea Benefit From Hong Kong's Troubles
Right arrowwww.law.com
Both countries face such challenges as heavy tax burdens bloated government and monolingualism. But their governments are implementing policies to make them more attractive to foreign companies.
Germany Breaks Koreas Six-Year Streak as Most Innovative Nation
Right arrowwww.bloombergquint.com
Germany took first place in the 2020 Bloomberg Innovation Index, breaking South Korea's six-year winning streak.
South Korea Lags behind Columbia and Peru in Fintech Adoption
Right arrowwww.businesskorea.co.kr
To promote financial innovation, South Korean financial authorities have been pushing ahead with deregulation measures, including the authorization of internet-only banks and the introduction of a regulatory sandbox. However, Korea still has a long way to go to achieve financial innovation.
Firms withdraw from China on worsening business conditions
Right arrowwww.koreatimes.co.kr
Firms withdraw from China on worsening business conditions

The above links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.

Get a Quotation for your Documents

We price each certification process individually, depending on the type and quantity of documents to be attested, the country of issue, the country of use and intended purpose, urgency, whether certified translations are required as part of the process and courier costs.

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
Privacy Policy (Customer Inquiries)

For further information on confidentiality in our handling of document content please see:
Confidentiality (Client Content)

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