Korean Documents for United Kingdom

The United Kingdom requires apostilled Korean documents for skilled worker visa applications, civil registration, university admissions, and professional licensing with UK bodies. Korean documents must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified English translation. Our specialists handle the full process — MOFA apostille plus certified translation — for all document types used in UK visa and immigration applications.

Requirements & key facts

The UK rejoined the Hague Convention after Brexit — apostille is the correct certification for Korean documents used in the UK

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires certified English translations for all non-English documents submitted with visa applications

NARIC (now Ecctis/UK ENIC) credential evaluations for Korean diplomas and transcripts require apostilled and translated originals

Civil registration and marriage in the UK for Korean nationals requires apostilled birth certificate and, if applicable, certificate of no impediment

Skilled worker and health and care worker visa applicants must apostille Korean degree certificates for professional licensing (NMC, GMC, etc.)

MOFA apostille: 3–10 business days standard; express available

Apostille guides by document type

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

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

Available services for United Kingdom

Apostille Certified Translation Notarization

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Brexit affect whether Korean documents need an apostille for use in the UK?

The UK left the EU but remains a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Apostille is still the correct certification for Korean documents used in the UK — no embassy legalization is required.

Does UKVI require an apostille, or just a certified English translation?

UKVI primarily requires certified English translations for non-English documents. However, UK immigration solicitors and the receiving authorities often require the underlying Korean document to be apostilled to confirm its authenticity. We recommend apostilling all Korean source documents as standard practice.

How do I get my Korean nursing or medical degree recognized by the NMC or GMC?

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and General Medical Council (GMC) require apostilled Korean degree certificates and transcripts with certified English translations. We handle both the MOFA apostille and the certified translation in one coordinated process.