Apostille for singapore

Apostille for Singapore — for EP/S Pass work visa applications, PR submissions to ICA, Registry of Marriages civil registration, and academic credential recognition. Singapore joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 16 March 2021, so Korean MOFA apostilles are directly accepted without embassy legalization.

Requirements for singapore

MOFA apostille on original Korean documents
Singapore joined the Hague Convention in 2021 — Korean apostilles are accepted without further legalization
MOM (Ministry of Manpower) requires apostilled and certified English translations for non-English Korean documents
ICA (Immigration and Checkpoints Authority) requires apostilles for PR and citizenship applications
Registry of Marriages requires apostille on Korean family registry documents (혼인관계증명서, 가족관계증명서)

What to look for in a specialist

MOM EP/S Pass and ICA PR documentation experience

Registry of Marriages civil registration workflow familiarity

Certified Korean-to-English translation capacity alongside apostille

Fast turnaround options — MOM and ICA submission deadlines are strict

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Singapore a Hague Convention member?

Yes. Singapore acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention effective 16 March 2021. Korean MOFA apostilles are directly accepted by Singapore government agencies without additional embassy legalization.

What Korean documents are most commonly apostilled for Singapore?

The most common are: (1) Criminal background checks (범죄경력조회서) for MOM EP/S Pass applications, (2) Birth and family registry certificates (기본증명서, 가족관계증명서) for ICA PR/citizenship, (3) Degree certificates and academic transcripts for NUS/NTU/SMU admissions, (4) Marriage certificates (혼인관계증명서) for Registry of Marriages.

Does Singapore require a certified English translation alongside the apostille?

Yes for non-English documents. MOM, ICA, and ROM require certified English translations of Korean documents. Our experts provide apostille plus certified English translation as a bundled service.