Academic Transcript Apostille in Korea

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for the United States are required for WES and NACES credential evaluations, graduate school applications, professional licensing, and employment verification. WES typically requires transcripts sent directly from the Korean institution, but apostilled transcripts may be needed for some evaluation types or when applying independently.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Germany are required for university admissions (Zulassung), KMK credential recognition, and skilled worker visa applications. German universities and KMK require apostilled transcripts with certified German translation.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for France are required for university admissions via Campus France, ENIC-NARIC France credential evaluation, and professional licensing in France.

Korean academic transcripts for UK applications — Ecctis credential evaluation, UKVI skilled worker visa, and UK university admissions — require official transcripts, often apostilled with certified English translation.

Korean academic transcripts for Canadian credential evaluation by WES, ICAS, IQAS, or other ECA bodies require official transcripts — most bodies prefer or require institution-direct submission, but apostilled transcripts may be needed in some cases.

Korean academic transcripts for Australian skills assessment and AHPRA registration require official transcripts, typically with NAATI-certified English translation. Apostille may be required by some assessment bodies.

Korean academic transcripts for Japanese graduate school admissions, professional licensing, and skilled worker visa applications require official transcripts with certified Japanese translation.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Spain are required for homologación, master's and doctoral program applications at Spanish universities, and professional licensing. Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated via traducción jurada.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for the Netherlands are required for Nuffic credential evaluation, Dutch university applications, and skilled migrant visa documentation. Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated by a beëdigd vertaler.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Italy are required alongside diplomas for dichiarazione di valore, Italian university admission, and professional licensing. Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated with an asseverata Italian translation.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Singapore are used for NUS, NTU, and SMU graduate admissions, MOM skilled worker pass applications, and professional credential recognition. Singapore joined the Hague Convention in 2021 — Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostilles are directly accepted.

Korean academic transcripts for 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 EP work permit applications and university enrollment in Vietnam where academic credentials must be verified. Because the change is recent, confirm with the Vietnamese receiving authority whether it also needs a certified Vietnamese translation or other formalities.

Korean academic transcripts for Thailand require Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) authentication and Thai Embassy legalization for BOI work permit applications and Thai university enrollment requiring verified academic credentials. 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 academic transcripts 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 university admission in India, professional licensing, and other cases where academic credential verification is required. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Belgium are required alongside diplomas for NARIC credential evaluation, Belgian university master's applications, and Single Permit documentation. Translations must match the receiving authority's regional language.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Austria are required for Nostrifizierung degree recognition, Austrian university admissions, and RWR Card applications where academic qualifications must be substantiated. All translations must be certified German.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Switzerland are required for ETH Zurich and EPFL graduate admissions, Swiss SERI credential evaluation, and B permit applications requiring academic qualification verification. Translations must match the canton's language.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Portugal are required for Portuguese university graduate admissions (Universidade de Lisboa, Universidade do Porto, NOVA), DGES degree recognition, and D7/D8 visa supporting qualification documents. All translations must be certified Portuguese.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Poland are required for NAWA credential evaluation, Polish university admissions, and Type A work permit and EU Blue Card documentation. All translations must be by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły).

Korean academic transcripts 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 applications, professional licensing documentation, free zone registration, and graduate program applications at UAE universities. Arabic translation is added if required by the receiving authority.

Korean academic transcripts 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, SAMR WFOE/JV registration with educational credentials, university lecturer positions, and X student visa applications. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for New Zealand are required for AEWV professional visa applications, Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) points assessment, and graduate program admission at NZ universities. New Zealand is a Hague Convention member. Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Hong Kong are required for employment visa applications, CIES/QMAS professional assessment, and graduate program admission at Hong Kong universities. The Hague Apostille Convention applies in Hong Kong. Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Traditional Chinese translation.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Hungary are required for employment visa applications, university graduate admissions, and professional credentialing by Hungarian authorities. Hungary is a Hague Convention member (since 1973). Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated into certified Hungarian.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for the Czech Republic are required for employment visa applications, university graduate admissions, and professional credentialing by Czech authorities. The Czech Republic is a Hague Convention member (since 1998). Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated into certified Czech.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for Romania are required for employment visa applications, university graduate admissions, and professional credentialing by Romanian authorities. Romania is a Hague Convention member (in force since March 16, 2001). Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated into certified Romanian.

Korean academic transcripts apostilled for the Philippines are required for employment visa applications, graduate program admission at Philippine universities, and professional credentialing by Philippine authorities. The Philippines is a Hague Convention member (in force since May 14, 2019; replaced DFA Red Ribbon). Transcripts must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.