After finishing study, work, or life in Georgia near the Caucasus and returning home, preparing a Korean residence card or visa screening often calls for a Georgia criminal record apostille. Georgia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so once the local document carries an apostille it is recognized as official in Korea. Below is how Apostille Korea handles issuance, certified translation, and apostille remotely, in one stop.
What is an apostille?
An apostille is an international treaty mechanism that verifies the seal or signature on a public document issued in one country so it can be recognized as legally effective in another. A criminal record certificate is a document in which a country's public authority officially confirms the applicant has no record of crime committed while resident there — an important way to prove your standing internationally. Because Georgia is an apostille member, an apostilled Georgian criminal record is recognized in Korea without separate embassy legalization.
When do you need it?
- F-4 (overseas Korean) residence card application for those who lived in Georgia
- Identity verification in permanent residence and visa screening
- Identity evidence for employment in Korea
- Marriage visa application for international marriage
- Overseas work visa issuance
Key documents
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Georgia criminal record certificate | Issued by the local police authority; confirms criminal history during residence |
| Certified translation | Georgian original translated into Korean and notarized |
| Apostille certificate | Internationally recognized certificate issued by the Georgian authority |
Georgia-specific notes
Georgia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a Georgian criminal record can be used in Korea with an apostille alone, without embassy legalization. In Georgia, criminal record certificates issued by the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are apostilled by that agency. Confirm with the Korean receiving body whether a notarized Korean translation is also required.
The apostille process, step by step
- Local issuance support in GeorgiaApostille Korea requests the criminal record certificate from the Georgian police on your behalf.
- ApostilleThe Georgian authority affixes the apostille to the issued original.
- Certified translationThe Georgian original is translated into Korean and notarized at a notary office.
- Final submissionThe certified, apostilled document is submitted to the Korean receiving body.
How to apply with Apostille Korea
You can request a consultation through the Apostille Korea website, with immediate enquiries available through our chat channels. We process everything online so you never have to travel to Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georgia criminal record apostille?
Once a criminal record certificate issued in Georgia carries an apostille, it is recognized as official in Korea. Because Georgia is a Hague Apostille member, it is processed by the apostille alone, without separate embassy legalization.
When is a Georgia criminal record certificate needed?
It is needed for an F-4 residence card application by overseas Koreans who lived in Georgia, for permanent residence and visa screening, work visa issuance, and international marriage submissions.
Who can obtain a Georgia criminal record certificate?
Not only Georgian nationals but any foreign national with valid residence status who lived in Georgia for a meaningful period is eligible.
What is the apostille procedure?
After the certificate is issued by the Georgian police, it is apostilled and then certified-translated before submission to the Korean body. Apostille Korea handles the entire process.
Can I apply for a Georgia criminal record from Korea?
Yes. Through Apostille Korea you can complete everything online from Korea, from local issuance support to the apostille, without visiting Georgia.
Why Apostille Korea
- Specialist team — apostille, certified translation, and overseas issuance handled directly by experts.
- One-stop service — local issuance support, apostille, and certified translation resolved together.
- Fully remote — apply online and receive your documents without visiting Georgia.
- Fast handling — urgent cases processed quickly with real-time updates.