Japan
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Japanese municipal offices (役所), courts, and immigration authorities require apostilled Korean birth certificates for civil registration, family register matters, and spousal visa applications. Korean birth certificates must be apostilled and accompanied by a certified Japanese translation.
Do Japanese municipal offices accept Korean apostilles for civil registration?
Yes, Japan is a Hague Convention member and accepts MOFA apostilles. However, Korean-Japanese family register matters can have specific bilateral requirements — our experts confirm what your specific case needs.
What type of Japanese translation is required for an apostilled Korean birth certificate?
A certified Japanese translation by a professional translator is required. For court submissions, a court-recognized translator may be needed. Our experts confirm the right translator qualification for your target Japanese authority.
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