Family Register Apostille in Korea

Korean family register documents (가족관계증명서, 기본증명서, 혼인관계증명서, 입양관계증명서) apostilled for the United States are used in USCIS immigration applications, adoption proceedings, estate matters, and dual citizenship documentation. The correct document type must be selected for each purpose.

German Standesamt offices require apostilled Korean family register documents for civil registration, marriage registration in Germany, and name change procedures for Korean nationals residing in Germany.

French civil authorities require apostilled Korean family register documents for état civil registration, French nationality procedures, and civil status matters for Korean nationals in France.

UK civil registration and UKVI require apostilled Korean family register documents for civil partnership registration, immigration applications, and proof of family status.

IRCC Canada requires apostilled Korean family register documents for family class sponsorship, citizenship applications, and proof of family relationships.

Australian Home Affairs requires apostilled Korean family register documents for family visa applications, citizenship, and proof of family relationships.

Japanese municipal offices and immigration require apostilled Korean family register documents for civil registration, spousal visas, and Korean-Japanese family register (戸籍) matters.

Korean family register documents (가족관계증명서, 기본증명서) apostilled for Spain are required for civil registration, family reunification visa applications, inheritance proceedings, and nationality matters at the Spanish Registro Civil and consulates. Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated via traducción jurada.

Korean family register documents apostilled for the Netherlands are required for IND family reunification applications, civil registration at the Dutch gemeente, and inheritance proceedings. Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated by a beëdigd vertaler.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Italy are required for civil registration at the Italian Comune, cittadinanza (citizenship) proceedings, inheritance, and family visa applications. Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated with an asseverata Italian translation.

Korean family register documents (가족관계증명서, 기본증명서, 혼인관계증명서) apostilled for Singapore are used for ICA PR and citizenship applications, ROM civil registration, dependent pass applications, and adoption proceedings. Singapore joined the Hague Convention in 2021 — Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostilles are accepted directly.

Korean family register documents (가족관계증명서, 기본증명서) for 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 spousal visa applications, civil registration, adoption, and inheritance proceedings involving 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 family register documents for Thailand require Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) authentication and Thai Embassy legalization for family visa applications, civil registration with Thai authorities, and inheritance matters. 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 family register documents 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 civil registration, OCI card applications, and inheritance proceedings where family relationships must be documented. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Belgium are required for civil registration at the commune, family reunification applications, Belgian citizenship proceedings, and inheritance. Belgium is a Hague Convention member. Translations must be into the language of the receiving authority's region.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Austria are required for Standesamt civil registration, family visa applications, Austrian citizenship proceedings, and inheritance matters. Austria is a Hague Convention member. All translations must be certified German.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Switzerland are required for Zivilstandsamt civil registration, family-related permit applications, and Swiss citizenship proceedings. Switzerland is a Hague Convention member. Translations must match the canton's official language.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Portugal are required for conservatória civil registration, AIMA residence applications, D7/D8 supporting documents, and Portuguese citizenship proceedings. Portugal is a Hague Convention member since 1968. All translations must be certified Portuguese.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Poland are required for USC civil registration, family visa applications, and Polish citizenship proceedings. Poland is a Hague Convention member since 2005. Translations must be by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły).

Korean family register documents 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 civil registration, family visa applications, inheritance proceedings, and property ownership by families. Arabic translation is added if required by the receiving authority.

Korean family register documents 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 civil registration, family-based residence permits, marriage registration at civil affairs bureaus (民政局), inheritance proceedings, and dependent visa applications. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

Korean family register documents apostilled for New Zealand are required for partner visa and family reunification applications, civil registration, and inheritance proceedings. New Zealand is a Hague Convention member. Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Hong Kong are required for dependent visa applications, civil registration, inheritance proceedings, and property ownership by families. The Hague Apostille Convention applies in Hong Kong. Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Traditional Chinese translation.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Hungary are required for dependent visa applications, civil registration, inheritance proceedings, and family reunification. Hungary is a Hague Convention member (since 1973). Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Hungarian translation.

Korean family register documents apostilled for the Czech Republic are required for dependent visa applications, civil registration, inheritance proceedings, and family reunification. The Czech Republic is a Hague Convention member (since 1998). Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Czech translation.

Korean family register documents apostilled for Romania are required for dependent visa applications, civil registration, inheritance proceedings, and family reunification. Romania is a Hague Convention member (in force since March 16, 2001). Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Romanian translation.

Korean family register documents apostilled for the Philippines are required for dependent visa applications, civil registration, inheritance proceedings, and family reunification with Filipino relatives. The Philippines is a Hague Convention member (in force since May 14, 2019; replaced DFA Red Ribbon). Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.