Medical Certificate Apostille for United States

Korean medical documents apostilled for the United States are required for immigrant visa medical exam follow-up, adoption proceedings, disability and workers' compensation claims, and insurance matters that depend on a Korean-issued diagnosis or health record. 진단서 (diagnosis certificates) document a specific medical condition or injury; 건강진단서 (health checkup certificates) document a general health examination.

How to apostille a Korean medical certificate for United States

1Request the 진단서 or 건강진단서 from the treating Korean hospital or clinic
2MOFA apostille — standard 3–5 business days, express 1–2 business days
3Certified English translation, ideally with medical terminology handled by a translator experienced in medical documents
4Submit to USCIS, the insurer, workers' compensation board, or adoption agency as required

Requirements for United States

진단서 or 건강진단서 issued by a licensed Korean physician with hospital/clinic seal
MOFA apostille
Certified English translation — medical terminology must be translated accurately, not just literally
Insurance and workers' compensation claims may require the document dated close to the treatment or claim event

What to look for in a specialist

Certified translators with medical-document experience, not just general Korean-English certification

Familiarity with USCIS and US insurance documentation standards for foreign medical records

Experience coordinating directly with Korean hospitals to obtain the correct certificate type

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 진단서 and 건강진단서?

진단서 is a diagnosis certificate for a specific condition, injury, or illness — used for insurance, disability, and workers' compensation claims. 건강진단서 is a general health checkup certificate — used for immigration medical follow-up and some employment or adoption requirements. Confirm with the receiving institution which one it needs.

Does the translator need medical expertise?

It's strongly recommended. Medical terminology translated literally rather than accurately can misstate a diagnosis or condition, which can delay or jeopardize an insurance, disability, or immigration claim.