Diploma Apostille in Korea

Korean university diplomas apostilled for the United States are required for US employment visa applications (H-1B, O-1), credential evaluation by WES or other NACES members, professional licensing (medical, legal, engineering boards), and graduate school admissions. USCIS and US employers typically require both an apostille and a certified English translation.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Germany are required for KMK academic credential recognition, ANABIN verification, university admissions, and skilled worker visa applications. German employers and universities require apostilled Korean diplomas with certified German translation by a vereidigte Übersetzer.

Korean diplomas apostilled for France are needed for ENIC-NARIC France credential recognition, university admissions, professional licensing (médecins étrangers, avocats), and employment visa applications. French authorities require apostilled Korean diplomas with traduction assermentée.

Korean diplomas apostilled for the UK are required for Ecctis credential evaluation, UKVI skilled worker visa applications, professional body registration (GMC, NMC, SRA, Engineering Council), and university admissions. UKVI accepts Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostilles.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Canada are required for WES credential evaluation, IRCC Express Entry points, provincial licensing body applications, and Canadian university graduate admissions.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Australia are required for AHPRA professional registration, skills assessment by Vetassess, TRA, ACS, or other assessment bodies, and Australian university admissions.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Japan are required for Japanese graduate school admissions, professional licensing (医師免許, 弁護士), and skilled worker and highly skilled professional visa applications through the points-based system.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Spain are required for homologación (degree recognition) by Spain's Ministerio de Educación, professional licensing, employment with Spanish companies, and admission to Spanish graduate programs. The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated via traducción jurada.

Korean diplomas apostilled for the Netherlands are required for credential evaluation by Nuffic (EP-Nuffic), professional licensing, and applications to Dutch universities or employers. The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Dutch translation.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Italy are required for dichiarazione di valore (declaration of value) by Italian universities and consulates, professional licensing (ordine professionale), and recognition of foreign qualifications. The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by an asseverata Italian translation.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Singapore are required for MOM Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applications, NUS/NTU/SMU graduate admissions, and professional licensing with bodies such as the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) and Singapore Nursing Board (SNB). Singapore joined the Hague Convention in 2021 — Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostilles are accepted without embassy legalization.

Korean diplomas for use in Vietnam now take a standard Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostille. Viet Nam's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention entered into force on 11 September 2026, so the old OKA authentication plus Vietnamese Embassy legalization chain is no longer the normal route. This is used for EP work permit applications where educational qualifications must be verified, and for FDI company director registration with Vietnamese authorities. Because the change is recent, confirm with the Vietnamese receiving authority whether it also needs a certified Vietnamese translation or other formalities.

Korean diplomas for use in Thailand require Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) authentication and Thai Embassy legalization. This is needed for BOI work permit applications, professional licensing in Thailand, and employment with Thai companies requiring verified qualifications. Thailand has acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, but it only enters into force on 2027-02-28; until then OKA authentication plus Thai Embassy legalization applies.

Korean diplomas for use in India take a standard Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostille. India is a Hague Apostille Convention party, so the old OKA authentication plus Indian Embassy attestation chain is not the normal route. This is used for teaching positions, professional licensing, credential recognition by Indian authorities, and Indian work visa applications. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Belgium are required for Single Permit and EU Blue Card applications, credential recognition by Belgian NARIC authorities, and admission to Belgian universities (KU Leuven, UGent, UCLouvain, VUB). Belgium is a Hague Convention member. Translations must be into the language of the receiving authority's region (French or Dutch).

Korean diplomas apostilled for Austria are required for the Red-White-Red Card (RWR), EU Blue Card, Nostrifizierung (degree recognition for regulated professions), and admission to Austrian universities. Austria is a Hague Convention member. All translations must be certified German translations.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Switzerland are required for B and L work permit applications, admission to ETH Zurich and EPFL, and credential recognition by Swiss SERI (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation). Switzerland has been a Hague Convention member since 1972. Translations must match the canton's official language.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Portugal are required for D7/D8 visa supporting documents, AIMA residence permit applications, admission to Portuguese universities (Universidade de Lisboa, Universidade do Porto, NOVA), and professional credential recognition. Portugal has been a Hague Convention member since 1968. All translations must be certified Portuguese translations.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Poland are required for Type A work permit and EU Blue Card applications, NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) credential recognition, and admission to Polish universities (Jagiellonian University, Warsaw University). Poland joined the Hague Convention in 2005. All translations must be by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły).

Korean diplomas for use in the UAE require Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) authentication followed by UAE Embassy in Seoul legalization — not an apostille. The UAE is not a Hague Apostille Convention party; confirm current status in the HCCH table. This is required for employment visa applications, professional licensing in regulated sectors (healthcare, engineering), free zone professional registration, and enrollment in UAE graduate programs. Arabic translation is added if required by the receiving authority.

Korean diplomas for use in mainland China take a standard Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostille. China is a Hague Apostille Convention party, so the old OKA authentication plus Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization (领事认证) chain is not the normal route. This is used for Z work visa applications, SAMR WFOE/JV registration, university lecturer positions, X student visa, and professional certification in regulated fields. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

Korean diplomas apostilled for New Zealand are required for AEWV professional visa applications, Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) points assessment, university graduate admission, and professional licensing. New Zealand is a Hague Convention member. The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Hong Kong are required for employment visa applications, CIES/QMAS professional assessment, university graduate admission, and professional licensing in regulated sectors (healthcare, engineering). The Hague Apostille Convention applies in Hong Kong. The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Traditional Chinese translation.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Hungary are required for employment visa applications, professional licensing in regulated sectors, university graduate admissions, and credential recognition by Hungarian authorities. Hungary is a Hague Convention member (since 1973). The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Hungarian translation.

Korean diplomas apostilled for the Czech Republic are required for employment visa applications, professional licensing in regulated sectors, university graduate admissions, and credential recognition by Czech authorities. The Czech Republic is a Hague Convention member (since 1998). The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Czech translation.

Korean diplomas apostilled for Romania are required for employment visa applications, professional licensing in regulated sectors, university graduate admissions, and credential recognition by Romanian authorities. Romania is a Hague Convention member (in force since March 16, 2001). The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Romanian translation.

Korean diplomas apostilled for the Philippines are required for employment visa applications, professional licensing in regulated sectors (healthcare, engineering, education), and credential recognition by Philippine authorities. The Philippines is a Hague Convention member (in force since May 14, 2019; replaced DFA Red Ribbon). The diploma must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.