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Portugal has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 1968, so Korean documents require only a MOFA apostille — no legalization at the Portuguese Embassy in Seoul is needed. Portuguese is the sole official language, meaning all accompanying translations must be certified Portuguese translations. Portugal has become one of the most popular European destinations for Korean expats and digital nomads, with the D7 Passive Income Visa and D8 Digital Nomad Visa drawing significant interest. Whether you are applying for the D7, D8, or Golden Visa (ARI), registering with AIMA for a residence permit, enrolling at Universidade de Lisboa or Universidade do Porto, registering a marriage at a conservatória, or beginning Portuguese citizenship proceedings, our specialists handle the full apostille and certified Portuguese translation process.
Step-by-step instructions for each Korean document you need apostilled for Portugal.
Does Portugal accept MOFA apostille? Is Portuguese Embassy legalization needed?
Yes. Portugal has been a Hague Convention member since 1968. A Korean MOFA apostille is fully accepted by all Portuguese authorities, including AIMA, conservatórias, and universities. You do not need to legalize documents at the Portuguese Embassy in Seoul — the MOFA apostille alone is sufficient.
What Korean documents do I need for the D7 Passive Income Visa?
The D7 application typically requires an apostilled Korean criminal background check (범죄경력조회서, issued within three months), an apostilled Korean birth certificate (기본증명서), and proof of passive or regular income (pension statements, rental income, dividends). All Korean documents must have certified Portuguese translations. Applications are submitted at the Portuguese Embassy in Seoul before departure.
What Korean documents do I need for the D8 Digital Nomad Visa?
The D8 Digital Nomad Visa requires proof of remote employment or freelance income from outside Portugal. For Korean applicants, this typically means an apostilled Korean employment contract or business registration certificate, along with bank statements and a criminal background check (apostilled and translated into Portuguese). Applications are submitted at the Portuguese Embassy in Seoul.
What Korean documents are needed for Portuguese citizenship?
Portuguese citizenship by naturalization (after five years of legal residence) requires an apostilled Korean birth certificate (기본증명서) and an apostilled criminal background check (범죄경력조회서), both with certified Portuguese translation. Citizenship by marriage to a Portuguese national after three years of marriage requires the same, plus marriage documentation. Applications are submitted to the Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado (IRN).
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