Korean Documents for Canada

Canada is a major destination for Korean immigrants under Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and family sponsorship. Korean documents submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and provincial authorities must be apostilled by MOFA and translated by a certified translator. Our specialists manage the full process — document retrieval, MOFA apostille, and certified translation — for all document types needed in Canadian immigration applications.

Requirements & key facts

Canada is a Hague Convention member — apostille is the correct certification for Korean documents submitted to IRCC

IRCC requires certified translations for all non-English/French documents; translations must be accompanied by the apostilled original

WES Canada (World Education Services) evaluations for Canadian immigration require apostilled Korean diplomas and transcripts with certified English translation

Korean criminal background checks (National Police Agency) must be apostilled for Express Entry and PR applications

Provincial licensing bodies (engineering, nursing, teaching) may require apostilled Korean credentials with certified translations

MOFA apostille processing: 3–10 business days standard; express available

Apostille guides by document type

Step-by-step instructions for each Korean document you need apostilled for Canada.

Birth Certificate Diploma Academic Transcript Marriage Certificate Criminal Background Check Power of Attorney Family Register Corporate Registration

Available services for Canada

Apostille Certified Translation Notarization

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IRCC require an apostille on Korean documents for PR applications?

IRCC requires certified translations for all non-English and non-French documents, and the original document must accompany the translation. While IRCC does not always explicitly state 'apostille required,' the apostille is necessary to authenticate the Korean source document, and immigration lawyers universally recommend it.

What is needed for WES Canada credential evaluation of Korean degrees?

WES Canada requires official Korean transcripts and diplomas, typically with an apostille and certified English translation. Transcripts should be sent directly from the Korean university when possible, or submitted with the apostille and translation if originals are provided.

I am already in Canada. Can I still get my Korean documents apostilled?

Yes. Using a power of attorney, a verified specialist in Korea can obtain your documents from Korean authorities and process the MOFA apostille on your behalf. The apostilled documents are then couriered to you in Canada.