Birth Certificate Apostille for Portugal

Korean birth certificates apostilled for Portugal are required for D7 Passive Income Visa and D8 Digital Nomad Visa applications, AIMA residence permit registration, conservatória marriage registration, and Portuguese citizenship. Portugal has been a Hague Convention member since 1968. All translations must be certified Portuguese translations.

How to apostille a Korean birth certificate for Portugal

1Obtain a certified copy of the Korean birth certificate from the relevant Korean municipal office
2Submit to MOFA for apostille — standard 3–10 business days, express available
3Arrange a certified Portuguese translation
4Submit to the Portuguese Embassy in Seoul (for D7/D8 visa), AIMA, or conservatória

Requirements for Portugal

Korean birth certificate with official municipal seal
MOFA apostille
Certified Portuguese translation
D7/D8 applications typically require the document to be issued within 3 months

What to look for in a specialist

Access to certified Portuguese translators for civil status documents

Experience with D7/D8 visa and AIMA documentation for Korean nationals

Knowledge of conservatória civil registration requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an apostilled Korean birth certificate for the D7 or D8 visa?

Yes. Both the D7 Passive Income Visa and D8 Digital Nomad Visa require an apostilled Korean birth certificate with certified Portuguese translation, typically issued within three months of application.

Do I need an apostilled birth certificate for Portuguese citizenship?

Yes. Portuguese citizenship applications (by naturalization after 5 years or by marriage after 3 years) require an apostilled Korean birth certificate with certified Portuguese translation submitted to the IRN.