Family Register Apostille for Hong Kong

Korean family register documents apostilled for Hong Kong are required for dependent visa applications, civil registration, inheritance proceedings, and property ownership by families. Hong Kong is a Hague Convention member (since June 28, 2023). Documents must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified Traditional Chinese translation.

How to apostille a Korean family register for Hong Kong

1Obtain the Korean family register from the relevant Korean municipal office
2MOFA apostille
3Certified Traditional Chinese translation by a Hong Kong–certified translator
4Submit to Hong Kong immigration, authority, or legal representative

Requirements for Hong Kong

Korean family register with official seal
MOFA apostille (Hong Kong is a Hague Convention member since June 28, 2023)
Certified Traditional Chinese translation by a Hong Kong–certified translator

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with Hong Kong dependent visa and family application requirements

Access to Hong Kong–certified Traditional Chinese translators for civil documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an apostille on my Korean family register for a Hong Kong dependent visa?

Yes. Hong Kong is a Hague Convention member (since June 28, 2023). MOFA apostille is required for Korean family registers used in dependent visa and family applications.