Marriage Certificate Apostille in Korea

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for the United States are required for spousal visa applications (IR-1, CR-1, K-3), USCIS green card applications, name change processes, insurance beneficiary updates, and estate matters. USCIS requires both an apostille and a certified English translation.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Germany are required for Standesamt civil registration, family reunification visas, name change registration, and spousal visa applications at the German embassy. Certified German translation by a vereidigte Übersetzer is required.

French authorities require apostilled Korean marriage certificates for état civil registration, spousal and family visas, and French nationality applications. Traduction assermentée is required.

Korean marriage certificates for UK spousal/partner visa applications (joining a UK citizen or settled person) require authentication. UKVI accepts MOFA apostilles on Korean marriage certificates.

Canadian immigration (IRCC) requires apostilled Korean marriage certificates for spousal sponsorship, open work permits for spouses, and civil matters in Canada.

Australian Home Affairs requires apostilled Korean marriage certificates for partner visas (subclass 309/100, 820/801). NAATI-certified English translation is required.

Japanese municipal offices require apostilled Korean marriage certificates for civil registration, spousal visa applications, and family register (戸籍) matters involving Korean nationals.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Spain are required for civil registration at the Registro Civil, family reunification visas, name change procedures abroad, and inheritance matters. The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and translated via traducción jurada.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for the Netherlands are required for civil registration at the Dutch gemeente, partner visa and family reunification applications to the IND, and inheritance proceedings. The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and translated by a beëdigd vertaler.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Italy are required for civil registration at the Italian Comune, spousal visa applications, and cittadinanza (citizenship) proceedings. The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and translated with an asseverata Italian translation.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Singapore are required for Registry of Marriages (ROM) civil registration, ICA Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) and PR applications, dependent pass applications, and spousal name changes. Singapore joined the Hague Convention in 2021 — MOFA apostilles are accepted directly.

Korean marriage certificates for use in Vietnam require MOFA authentication and Vietnamese Embassy legalization. This is required for spousal visa applications, civil registration, and inheritance proceedings involving a Korean-Vietnamese couple.

Korean marriage certificates for Thailand require MOFA authentication and Thai Embassy legalization for family visa applications, civil registration with Thai authorities, and inheritance proceedings.

Korean marriage certificates for India require MOFA authentication and Indian Embassy attestation for spousal visa applications, civil registration with Indian authorities, and inheritance proceedings.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Belgium are required for civil registration at the Belgian commune (état civil / burgerlijke stand), family reunification visa applications, and inheritance proceedings. Belgium is a Hague Convention member. Translations must be into French or Dutch depending on the region.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Austria are required for civil registration at the Standesamt, spousal visa applications, and inheritance proceedings. Austria is a Hague Convention member. Translations must be certified German.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Switzerland are required for registration at the Zivilstandsamt and family-related immigration applications. Switzerland is a Hague Convention member. Translations must be into the canton's official language.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Portugal are required for civil registration at the conservatória, family reunification visa applications, and inheritance proceedings. Portugal is a Hague Convention member since 1968. All translations must be certified Portuguese.

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

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for the UAE are required for employment visa marriage-related applications, family visa sponsorship, civil registration, and property ownership by married couples. The UAE joined the Hague Convention on June 19, 2024. The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified Arabic translation.

Korean marriage certificates for use in mainland China require MOFA authentication followed by Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization — NOT apostille. This is required for Z work visa applications listing a spouse, marriage registration at a civil affairs bureau (民政局), joint property ownership, and family-based residence permits.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for New Zealand are required for partner visa applications, family reunification, civil registration, and inheritance proceedings. New Zealand is a Hague Convention member. The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified English translation.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Hong Kong are required for employment visa applications, dependent visa sponsorship, civil registration, and property ownership by married couples. Hong Kong is a Hague Convention member (since June 28, 2023). The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified Traditional Chinese translation.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Hungary are required for civil registration at the local notary office (közjegyző), spouse visa applications, family reunification, and property ownership by married couples. Hungary is a Hague Convention member (since 1973). The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified Hungarian translation.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for the Czech Republic are required for civil registration at the local registrar (matrikář), spouse visa applications, family reunification, and property ownership by married couples. The Czech Republic is a Hague Convention member (since 1998). The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified Czech translation.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for Romania are required for civil registration at the local registrar (ofițer de stare civilă), spouse visa applications, family reunification, and property ownership by married couples. Romania is a Hague Convention member (since August 16, 2017). The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified Romanian translation.

Korean marriage certificates apostilled for the Philippines are required for civil registration with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), spouse visa applications, family reunification, and property ownership by married couples. The Philippines is a Hague Convention member (since July 14, 2019; replaced DFA Red Ribbon). The certificate must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified English translation.