Diploma Apostille for United Arab Emirates

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.

How to apostille a Korean diploma for United Arab Emirates

1Obtain the original diploma or certified copy from the Korean university
2Submit to OKA for authentication (재외동포청 확인)
3Submit the OKA-authenticated document to the UAE Embassy in Seoul for legalization
4Arrange a certified Arabic translation by a translator authorized by the UAE Ministry of Justice if required by the receiving authority
5Submit to UAE employer, professional licensing authority, or Free Zone

Requirements for United Arab Emirates

Original Korean diploma or certified university-issued copy
OKA authentication (재외동포청 확인) — the UAE is not a Hague Apostille party
UAE Embassy in Seoul legalization
Certified Arabic translation by a UAE Ministry of Justice–authorized translator if required by the receiving authority

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with OKA authentication → UAE Embassy legalization workflow

Experience with UAE employment visa and professional licensing documentation for Korean graduates

Access to certified Arabic translators for academic documents

Knowledge of UAE Free Zone professional registration requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an apostille or embassy legalization for my Korean diploma in the UAE?

Embassy legalization. The UAE is not a Hague Apostille party (confirm current status in the HCCH table), so a Korean diploma for UAE use takes OKA authentication followed by UAE Embassy legalization in Seoul — not an apostille.

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