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 Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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 the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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 the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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 the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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 — Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostilles are accepted directly.

Korean marriage certificates for use in 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, and inheritance proceedings involving a Korean-Vietnamese couple. Because the change is recent, confirm with the Vietnamese receiving authority whether it also needs a certified Vietnamese translation or other formalities.

Korean marriage certificates for Thailand require Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) authentication and Thai Embassy legalization for family visa applications, civil registration with Thai authorities, and inheritance proceedings. 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 marriage certificates 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 spousal visa applications, civil registration with Indian authorities, and inheritance proceedings. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

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 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 marriage-related applications, family visa sponsorship, civil registration, and property ownership by married couples. Arabic translation is added if required by the receiving authority.

Korean marriage certificates 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 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. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

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 the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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. The Hague Apostille Convention applies in Hong Kong. The certificate must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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 the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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 the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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 (in force since March 16, 2001). The certificate must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) 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 (in force since May 14, 2019; replaced DFA Red Ribbon). The certificate must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.