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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.
Is India a Hague Convention member? Do I still need Embassy Attestation?
India joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2005, so Korean apostilled documents are technically accepted. However, many Indian state governments, employers, and immigration authorities (including for OCI/visa purposes) continue to require Embassy Attestation from the Indian Embassy in Korea. Our experts confirm the correct process for your specific document and receiving authority.
How does Korean document attestation for India work?
The standard chain is: (1) Korean issuing authority authentication, (2) Korean MOFA authentication, (3) Indian Embassy in Korea attestation. Some documents may further require MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) attestation once in India. Our experts guide you through the exact chain required.
How long does Indian Embassy Attestation take for Korean documents?
The Korean-side process (MOFA + Indian Embassy) typically takes 7–15 business days. Express options may reduce the MOFA portion. Indian Embassy processing times vary — our experts provide current estimates.
Do I need a translation with attested Korean documents for India?
English translations are generally accepted by Indian authorities since English is an official language of India. Certified English translation may be required for non-English Korean documents. Our experts confirm translation requirements for your specific use case.
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