Korean Documents for Spain

Spain is a popular destination for Korean nationals pursuing long-term residency, EU access, employment, and higher education. Korean documents submitted to Spanish authorities — Oficina de Extranjería, Registro Civil, Ministerio de Educación, and notarías — must be apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and accompanied by a traducción jurada (sworn translation) by a translator certified by Spain's Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores. Our specialists manage the full chain for all document types needed in Spanish visa, immigration, and civil registration applications.

Requirements & key facts

Spain is a Hague Convention member — MOFA apostille is the correct certification for Korean documents; embassy legalization is not required

Spanish authorities require a traducción jurada by a translator certified by Spain's Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores — standard certified translations are not accepted

Long-term residency (arraigo social/familiar/laboral) applicants must submit apostilled Korean criminal background checks and civil status documents

Degree recognition (homologación) by the Ministerio de Educación requires apostilled Korean diplomas and transcripts with traducción jurada

Civil registration at the Registro Civil for mixed-nationality marriages requires apostilled Korean birth certificate and family register with traducción jurada

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 Spain.

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

Available services for Spain

Apostille Certified Translation Notarization

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of Spanish translation is required for Korean documents?

Spanish authorities require a traducción jurada — a sworn translation by a translator officially certified by Spain's Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores. This is different from a standard certified translation. Our network includes certified Korean-to-Spanish translators whose work is accepted by all Spanish government bodies.

Do I need an apostille for Korean documents used in Spain?

Yes. Spain is a Hague Convention member, so MOFA apostille is the correct authentication for Korean official documents. No embassy legalization is required.

What documents do I need for Spanish long-term residency (arraigo)?

Arraigo applications typically require an apostilled Korean criminal background check and civil status documents (birth certificate, family register) with traducción jurada. The exact set depends on the arraigo type (social, familiar, laboral).