Korean Documents for France

France requires apostilled Korean documents for long-stay visa applications, talent passport applications, marriage registration at the mairie, and university admissions through Campus France. Korean documents must be apostilled by MOFA and translated into French by a certified translator (traducteur assermenté). Our specialists handle the full chain for all document types commonly required by French authorities.

Requirements & key facts

France is a Hague Convention member — MOFA apostille is the correct certification for Korean documents used in France

French authorities require certified French translations by a sworn translator (traducteur assermenté) registered with a French court of appeal

Long-stay visa (VLS-TS) and talent passport applications require apostilled Korean birth certificate, diplomas, and transcripts

Marriage registration at a French mairie for mixed-nationality couples requires apostilled Korean birth certificate and family register with certified French translation

Campus France and French university applications require apostilled Korean diplomas and transcripts with certified French translation

MOFA apostille processing: 3–10 business days standard

Apostille guides by document type

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

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

Available services for France

Apostille Certified Translation Notarization

Frequently Asked Questions

Does France accept Korean apostille documents directly, or is embassy legalization needed?

France is a Hague Convention member, so apostille is sufficient — embassy legalization (via the French Embassy in Korea) is not required. The apostille must be issued by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What type of French translation is accepted by French authorities?

French authorities require a translation by a traducteur assermenté — a sworn translator registered with a French court of appeal. Our certified translators meet this requirement, and their translations are accepted by préfectures, mairies, and French universities.

I am applying for a French talent passport (Passeport Talent). What Korean documents do I need apostilled?

Talent passport applications typically require an apostilled Korean diploma (with certified French translation), proof of professional experience, and an apostilled birth certificate. The exact document set depends on the specific talent passport category.