Embassy Legalization Services in Korea

Chinese authorities do not accept Hague apostilles — China is not a member of the Apostille Convention. Korean documents for use in mainland China must go through a three-step authentication process: Korean government authentication → Korean MOFA authentication → Chinese Embassy or Consulate legalization (consular legalization).

Korean documents for use in the UAE must be authenticated through consular legalization — the UAE is not a Hague Convention member. The standard process is: Korean government authentication → MOFA authentication → UAE Embassy or Consulate in Korea legalization, followed optionally by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation.

Korean documents for Saudi Arabia must go through full consular legalization. Saudi Arabia is not a Hague Convention member. The process is: Korean government authentication → MOFA authentication → Saudi Embassy in Korea legalization.

Korean documents for Qatar require consular legalization. Qatar is not a Hague Convention member. The process is: Korean government authentication → MOFA authentication → Qatar Embassy in Korea legalization.

Korean documents for Kuwait require consular legalization. Kuwait is not a Hague Convention member. The process involves Korean government authentication → MOFA authentication → Kuwait Embassy in Korea legalization.

Korean documents for Vietnam require consular legalization. Vietnam is not a Hague Convention member. The process is: Korean government authentication → MOFA authentication → Vietnamese Embassy in Korea legalization.

Korean documents for Indonesia require consular legalization. Indonesia is not a Hague Convention member. The process is: Korean government authentication → MOFA authentication → Indonesian Embassy in Korea legalization.

Korean documents for India often require consular legalization (attestation) rather than a simple apostille. While India joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2005, many Indian government authorities — including state governments, employers, and immigration offices — continue to request Embassy Attestation: Korean government authentication → MOFA authentication → Indian Embassy in Korea attestation. Our experts confirm the correct chain for your specific document and purpose.