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Korean Documents for Visa Applications
Every visa has a different document checklist. Find your visa below to see exactly which Korean documents need apostille, certified translation, or both — with accurate requirements from official sources.
Work Visas
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
Korean nationals applying for a US H-1B specialty occupation visa need apostilled academic credentials and identity documents. Full checklist of required Korean documents with USCIS translation requirements.
United States · USCIS / US Citizenship and Immigration Services
EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte EU)
Korean professionals applying for the German EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte EU) need apostilled university credentials and identity documents with certified German translations. Complete checklist for Korean applicants.
Germany · German Embassy Seoul / Ausländerbehörde
Skilled Worker Visa
Korean nationals applying for a UK Skilled Worker visa may need apostilled academic credentials and identity documents with certified English translations. Full checklist for Korean applicants.
United Kingdom · UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Highly Skilled Professional Visa (高度専門職)
Korean nationals applying for Japan's Highly Skilled Professional (高度専門職) visa need apostilled academic credentials, transcripts, and criminal background checks with certified Japanese translations.
Japan · Ministry of Justice / Regional Immigration Bureau (入管局)
Student Visas
F-1 Student Visa
Korean students applying for a US F-1 student visa may need apostilled academic transcripts and identity documents depending on the university. Guide to Korean document requirements for US university admission and F-1 visa.
United States · US Embassy Seoul / USCIS / US universities
Student Visa (Studienvisum)
Korean students applying for a German student visa (Studienvisum) need apostilled academic credentials and identity documents with certified German translations. Complete checklist for Korean applicants.
Germany · German Embassy Seoul / Ausländerbehörde
Family Visas
K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
Korean nationals applying for a US K-1 fiancé(e) visa need apostilled civil status documents submitted to the National Visa Center. Complete checklist with USCIS-compliant certified translation requirements.
United States · USCIS / National Visa Center / US Embassy Seoul
Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)
Korean nationals applying for Australia's Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) need apostilled civil status documents and criminal background checks with NAATI-certified English translations.
Australia · Department of Home Affairs (DIBP)
Permanent Residence
US Permanent Residence (Green Card)
Applying for US permanent residency? Korean nationals need a comprehensive set of apostilled civil documents and criminal background checks for USCIS immigrant visa processing. Full document checklist.
United States · USCIS / National Visa Center / US Embassy Seoul
Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker / CEC / FST)
Korean nationals applying through Canada's Express Entry immigration system need apostilled educational credentials, civil documents, and criminal background checks. Complete IRCC document checklist.
Canada · IRCC / Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
Korean nationals applying for Australia's Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) need apostilled qualifications and civil documents with NAATI-certified translations. Full document checklist for Korean applicants.
Australia · Department of Home Affairs (DIBP)
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