Apostille Korea has introduced a non-visit, fully online service for authenticating academic documents issued overseas, allowing students and jobseekers to obtain apostille certification for diplomas, transcripts and degree certificates without travelling to government offices or foreign agencies.
- Apostille certification for foreign-issued academic documents handled entirely online
- Covers diplomas, transcripts, degree certificates and enrollment records
- No in-person visit to ministries or issuing institutions required
- Issuance, translation, notarization and certification managed in one workflow
Why foreign academic documents need an apostille
When a diploma or transcript issued outside Korea is submitted for admission, employment or a professional licence, the receiving body usually accepts it only after the document has been officially authenticated. The route depends on where the record was issued: documents from countries that belong to the Hague Apostille Convention require an apostille, while documents from non-member countries follow a consular legalization route through the relevant foreign ministry and embassy. Because a foreign-issued document must first be certified in its country of origin, applicants often face complex, multi-step procedures spanning more than one jurisdiction.
How the online service works
Apostille Korea consolidates issuance, translation, notarization and certification into a single managed workflow that applicants complete remotely. Rather than visiting multiple offices in person, applicants submit their request online and the company coordinates the required steps according to the destination country and the institution receiving the document. The company notes that certification standards can differ by country and by receiving institution, so it advises applicants to confirm the exact requirement in advance and to allow enough time before admission or hiring deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Which academic documents can be apostilled?
Diplomas, academic transcripts, degree certificates, certificates of enrollment and similar records can be authenticated. The exact list and format depend on the institution that will receive them.
Do I need to visit an office in person?
No. Apostille Korea operates the service online, coordinating issuance, translation, notarization and certification so applicants do not have to visit government offices or issuing institutions in person.
What if my document was issued in a non-Hague country?
Documents from countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention follow a consular legalization route through the relevant foreign ministry and embassy rather than receiving an apostille.
Source: 글로벌에픽 (globalepic.co.kr) ↗