China
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Apostille for China
Apostille for China — for Z work visas, WFOE and joint-venture registration, marriage registration, student visas, and property purchases. China is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Korean documents are apostilled instead of legalized at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Korea. Chinese translation and any local formalities are set by the receiving authority.
Requirements for China
- Government and local-authority documents are apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA); notarized private documents by the Ministry of Justice
- China is a Hague Convention member — no Chinese Embassy or Consulate legalization step for Korean documents
- Certified Chinese translation if the receiving authority requires it
- Confirm translation requirements and any extra formalities with the Chinese receiving authority
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is China a Hague Convention member?
Yes. China is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Korean documents are authenticated by apostille instead of legalization at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Korea. Confirm translation requirements and any extra formalities with the Chinese receiving authority.
Where do I get an apostille for Korean documents going to China?
OKA issues apostilles for government and local-authority documents, and the Ministry of Justice for notarized private documents. Whether a Chinese translation is required is decided by the receiving authority.
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