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Marriage Certificate Apostille for China
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.
How to apostille a Korean marriage certificate for China
- 1Obtain the Korean marriage certificate from the relevant Korean municipal office
- 2MOFA authentication
- 3Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization
- 4Certified Simplified Chinese translation
- 5Submit to 民政局, employer, or immigration authority
Requirements for China
- Korean marriage certificate with official seal
- MOFA authentication — apostille is NOT valid in mainland China
- Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization
- Certified Simplified Chinese translation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apostille my Korean marriage certificate for use in China?
No. Mainland China does not accept apostille. You must use MOFA authentication followed by Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization (领事认证) instead.
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