Apostille
Korean Diploma & Transcript Apostille (졸업증명서·학위증명서)
Korean academic documents — diplomas, degree certificates, and transcripts (졸업증명서, 학위증명서, 성적증명서) — need an apostille before a foreign employer, university, or immigration office will accept them. Public-university documents can usually be apostilled directly, while private-institution documents often require notarization first. Your chosen agent determines the correct route, completes any notarization, secures the MOFA apostille, and delivers the result.
When This Service Is Relevant
- Applying for a job abroad that requires proof of education
- Enrolling in a foreign university or graduate program
- Work or skilled-migration visas that score or verify qualifications
- Professional licensing that requires a recognized degree
- Credential evaluation services that require apostilled originals
What to Prepare
- Original diploma / degree certificate / transcript (졸업·학위·성적증명서)
- Whether the issuing school is a national/public or private institution
- Destination country and the receiving authority or school
- Any credential-evaluator requirements (e.g., sealed envelope, direct mailing)
Process Notes
- Public-university documents are typically apostilled directly by MOFA; private-institution documents usually require notarization first.
- If your school can issue documents bearing an official seal recognized for apostille, processing is faster — your agent confirms this before starting.
- The apostille certifies authenticity only; a certified translation is commonly required in addition.
- Some credential evaluators (e.g., WES) require the document be mailed directly from the issuer — confirm this before apostilling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a diploma from a private university need extra steps?
Often yes. Private-institution documents usually require notarization before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will apostille them. Your agent checks your school's status and handles notarization where needed.
Can a transcript and diploma be apostilled together?
Yes. Each document receives its own apostille, but your agent can process them together in one request so they arrive ready for submission as a set.
Do I also need a translation?
Most foreign schools and employers require a certified translation in addition to the apostille. Your agent can provide it in the same order.
My school no longer exists — can the document still be apostilled?
It depends on which authority now holds the records. Contact your chosen agent with the school name and they will advise on the route to a valid apostille.
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