Birth Certificate Apostille for Spain

Korean birth certificates apostilled for Spain are required for civil registration at the Registro Civil, family reunification visa applications, nationality procedures, and marriage registration in Spain. The document must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified Spanish translation (traducción jurada).

How to apostille a Korean birth certificate for Spain

1Obtain a certified copy of the Korean birth certificate from the relevant Korean municipal office
2Submit to MOFA for apostille — standard 3–7 business days, express 1–2 business days
3Arrange a traducción jurada (sworn translation) by a translator certified by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
4Submit to the Spanish authority — Registro Civil, consulado, or Dirección General de los Registros y del Notariado as required

Requirements for Spain

Korean birth certificate with official municipal seal
MOFA apostille
Traducción jurada by a Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs–certified translator
Registro Civil may require the document to be recent — confirm validity period with your specific office

What to look for in a specialist

Access to Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs–certified translators for Korean-Spanish

Experience with Spanish Registro Civil documentation requirements

Combined MOFA apostille and traducción jurada service

Familiarity with Spanish family reunification visa document packages

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of Spanish translation is required for a Korean birth certificate?

Spanish authorities require a traducción jurada — a sworn translation by a translator officially certified by Spain's Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores. Standard certified translations from non-certified translators are not accepted by the Registro Civil or Spanish consulates.

Do I need an apostille on my Korean birth certificate for civil registration in Spain?

Yes. Spain is a Hague Convention member, so a MOFA apostille is required for Korean documents used in Spanish civil registration, visa applications, and nationality proceedings.