When you need to submit Korean documents to the Philippines — for a visa, residency, international marriage, local employment or company formation — you'll need an apostille. Both Korea and the Philippines are Hague members, so a single apostille certificate gives the document official effect, with no separate embassy legalization. Apostille Korea handles everything from issuance to apostille online, in one stop.
What is an apostille?
An apostille is the international convention that verifies the seal or signature on a public document so it's recognized in another country. It works only when both the issuing and receiving countries are members. Since Korea and the Philippines both are, exchanging documents requires only an apostille for official effect.
When do you need it?
- Philippine visa or residency applications
- Submitting Korean documents for international marriage
- Local employment or company formation in the Philippines
- Submitting admission documents for study
- Submitting a criminal investigation record
- Authenticating local business documents
Documents commonly apostilled
| Category | Documents |
|---|---|
| Identity / family | Family relation, basic, marriage and birth certificates |
| Criminal record | Criminal investigation record (criminal-record certificate) |
| Education / career | Diploma, transcript, degree, enrollment & career certificates |
| Other | Power of attorney, seal certificate, business registration |
The process
- Issue documentsObtain originals from the relevant body — court, police, school.
- Notarization (for private documents)Private documents are notarized — fact notarization, translation notarization, etc. — as appropriate.
- ApostillePublic documents are apostilled by MOFA (Overseas Koreans Agency); notarized private documents by the Ministry of Justice.
- Final submissionSubmit the authenticated documents to the Philippine body.
How to apply
From issuance to apostille (and notarized translation where needed), we handle it in one online stop, with accurate per-document guidance.
FAQ
What is a Philippine apostille?
An apostille verifies the seal or signature on a public document so it's recognized abroad. The Philippines is a Hague member, so an apostille alone — no embassy legalization — makes a document effective.
When is a Philippine apostille needed?
When submitting Korean documents to the Philippines for visas, residency, international marriage, local employment or study, company formation, or a criminal-record submission.
Which documents qualify?
Family relation, basic, marriage and birth certificates; criminal investigation records; diplomas, transcripts, degrees, career certificates; powers of attorney; business registrations and more.
What is the process?
After issuance and, if needed, notarization, public documents are apostilled by MOFA and private documents by the Ministry of Justice. Notarized translation is added if needed.
How long and how much?
Typically 3–10 business days depending on document type and quantity. For exact pricing, get a free consultation via our site or chat.
Why Apostille Korea
- Specialist team — experts in apostille, notarized translation and embassy legalization handle it directly.
- One-stop service — from issuance to completed apostille in one place.
- 100% remote — apply online and receive results.
- Fast handling — urgent cases processed quickly with real-time updates.
- Accurate guidance — requirements analyzed per country and document for tailored advice.