Korean Documents for India

India is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Korean documents cannot be apostilled for use in India. Instead, they require Embassy Attestation — a two-step process: authentication by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), followed by attestation by the Indian Embassy in Seoul. With a large and growing Korean professional and business community in India, and thousands of Indian nationals in Korea seeking HRD Ministry-attested credentials, our specialists handle the full attestation chain for employment, academic, and corporate documents.

Requirements & key facts

India is NOT a Hague Convention member — apostille is NOT valid in India; Korean documents require MOFA authentication followed by Indian Embassy attestation in Seoul

The attestation chain is: MOFA authentication (외교부 확인) → Indian Embassy in Seoul attestation (주한 인도대사관 공증)

Employment documents (degree certificates, experience letters, criminal background checks) require full attestation for Indian work visas and OCI applications

HRD Ministry attestation (now MEA attestation) of Korean academic credentials is required for teaching positions and certain professional licenses in India

Corporate documents (registration certificates, powers of attorney) require attestation for business registration and investment filings in India

Processing time: MOFA authentication 3–7 business days + Indian Embassy attestation 3–7 business days

Apostille guides by document type

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

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

Available services for India

Embassy Legalization Certified Translation

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apostille Korean documents for use in India?

No. India is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Apostille is not recognized in India. Korean documents require Embassy Attestation — MOFA authentication followed by attestation at the Indian Embassy in Seoul. This is different from the apostille process used for Hague member countries.

What Korean documents need to be attested for an Indian employment visa or OCI application?

Employment visa applications and OCI card applications typically require attested Korean academic degree certificates, attested criminal background checks (issued within 6 months), and attested civil documents such as birth certificate or family register. All documents require certified English translation.

What is MEA/HRD attestation and do I need it for Korean credentials?

MEA attestation (formerly HRD Ministry attestation) is required in India for academic credentials used in teaching, government employment, and certain professional licensing. Korean degree certificates and transcripts must first be authenticated by MOFA, then attested by the Indian Embassy in Seoul before Indian authorities will accept them.

How long does Korean document attestation for India take?

MOFA authentication takes 3–7 business days. Indian Embassy attestation in Seoul adds 3–7 business days. Total turnaround including certified English translation is typically 2–3 weeks. Express processing is available at MOFA for urgent cases.

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