Marriage Certificate Apostille for Japan

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

How to apostille a Korean marriage certificate for Japan

1Obtain the 혼인관계증명서 from a Korean municipal office
2MOFA apostille
3Certified Japanese translation
4Submit to the Japanese municipal office or immigration authority

Requirements for Japan

혼인관계증명서 with official seal
MOFA apostille
Certified Japanese translation
May require 가족관계증명서 alongside the marriage certificate for Japanese municipal registration

What to look for in a specialist

Japanese municipal office and civil registration documentation experience

Certified Korean-to-Japanese translation for marriage certificates

Knowledge of Korean-Japanese family register (戸籍) documentation requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Japan require an apostilled Korean marriage certificate for spousal visas?

Yes. Japanese immigration and municipal offices require apostilled Korean marriage certificates with certified Japanese translation for spousal visa applications and civil registration.