Korean Documents for Philippines

Is red ribbon authentication still required for Korean documents in the Philippines?

No. The Hague Apostille Convention has been in force for the Philippines since May 14, 2019, so apostilled Korean public documents are accepted in the Philippines without authentication by the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. OKA apostilles Korean public documents and the Ministry of Justice apostilles notarized private documents.

What Korean documents are needed for a Philippine 9G work visa and Alien Employment Permit?

The documents depend on current DOLE rules and the job, so check with your Philippine employer and DOLE first. If they ask for a Korean degree certificate or criminal background check, our specialists can help with the apostille and English translation.

What Korean documents are needed to marry a Philippine national?

The documents depend on where and how you marry, so check first with the Philippine office registering the marriage or the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. If Korean documents need an apostille or English translation, our specialists can help.

What Korean documents are needed for the Special Resident Retirees' Visa (SRRV)?

SRRV applications to the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) require a police clearance from the country of origin (a Korean criminal background check issued within 6 months), and documents issued outside the Philippines must be apostilled. A birth certificate is required only for applicants from PRA-identified countries and for dependants as proof of relationship, and pensioners also need proof of pension. Korean-language documents need an English translation.