Family Register Apostille for Japan

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

How to apostille a Korean family register for Japan

1Obtain the appropriate family register document
2MOFA apostille
3Certified Japanese translation
4Submit to the Japanese municipal office or immigration authority

Requirements for Japan

Correct document type for the Japanese purpose
MOFA apostille
Certified Japanese translation
Korean-Japanese family register matters may have bilateral-specific requirements

What to look for in a specialist

Korean-Japanese civil registration documentation experience

Certified Korean-to-Japanese translation for family register documents

Knowledge of Korean-Japanese family register bilateral requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Korean family register document does Japan require for spousal visa applications?

Japanese immigration typically requires the 가족관계증명서 (Family Relations Certificate) and/or 혼인관계증명서 (Marriage Relations Certificate) depending on the visa type. Detailed (상세) versions are commonly required. Our experts confirm the specific requirements for your visa category.