Korean Documents for Belgium

Does Belgium accept apostille from Korea? Is embassy legalization required?

Yes. Belgium has been a Hague Convention member since 1976 and Korea is also a member, so Korean public documents are authenticated with an apostille. No legalization at the Belgian Embassy in Seoul is required. The receiving body decides which documents need an apostille, so check in advance.

What language should the certified translation be in for Belgian authorities?

Belgium's official languages are Dutch, French and German, and some authorities also accept English. For example, the City of Leuven accepts documents drawn up in or translated into Dutch, French, German or English. Korean-language documents must be translated into a language the receiving body accepts, and a translation made abroad may also need an apostille. Always confirm the language requirement with the receiving body before submitting.

What Korean documents do I need for a Belgian Single Permit or EU Blue Card?

The documents depend on the permit type and the competent authority, so check with that authority and your employer. Where Korean public documents are required, they are authenticated with an apostille, and some authorities accept English-issued documents without translation.

What Korean documents are needed for registering a marriage in Belgium?

Requirements can vary by commune, so confirm with the local civil registry in advance. Public documents from non-EU countries usually need an apostille, and Korean-language documents must be translated into a language the commune accepts (Leuven, for example, accepts Dutch, French, German or English).