Switzerland
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Korean Documents for Switzerland
Switzerland has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 1973, so where a Korean public document needs authentication, an apostille is sufficient and no legalization at the Swiss Embassy in Seoul is needed. Government and local-authority documents are apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA); notarized private documents by the Ministry of Justice. For a Swiss marriage prepared from Korea, the detailed basic, family relation and marriage relation certificates (기본·가족관계·혼인관계증명서, all 상세) and the resident registration (주민등록등본) need an apostille, and the Swiss Embassy in Seoul translates the Korean documents. ETH Zurich and EPFL accept English documents without translation. For work permits, citizenship and other procedures, check the requirements with the competent cantonal authority. Our specialists can help where an apostille is needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Switzerland accept OKA apostille? Is Swiss Embassy legalization needed?
Yes. Switzerland has been a Hague Convention member since 1973 and Korea is also a member, so where a Korean public document needs authentication, an apostille is sufficient. No legalization at the Swiss Embassy in Seoul is needed. The receiving body decides which documents need an apostille, so check in advance.
What language must the certified translation be in for Swiss authorities?
It depends on the procedure. For a marriage prepared from Korea, the Swiss Embassy in Seoul translates the Korean documents. ETH Zurich and EPFL accept documents in German, French, Italian or English without translation. For documents going to a cantonal authority, confirm the translation language with that authority.
What Korean documents do I need for a Swiss B or L work permit?
Required Korean documents and authentication or translation rules can differ by canton, so check with the cantonal migration office and your employer. Where a Korean public document needs authentication, an apostille is sufficient.
What do ETH Zurich and EPFL require from Korean applicants?
ETH Zurich and EPFL accept documents in German, French, Italian or English without translation. For documents in other languages, ETH requires an English translation from the issuing university or an authorised professional translator, and EPFL requires a legalized translation. Confirm authentication requirements, such as an apostille, on each university's official admissions pages.
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