South Korea is a Hague Apostille country (a contracting party since 2007). A single apostille from the correct Canadian authority is accepted in South Korea — no embassy or consular legalization step. Because Canada joined without any objection, Canadian apostilles are accepted there.
| Destination status | Hague Apostille member (since 2007) |
| What you need | One apostille — no embassy legalization |
| Translation | A certified Korean translation is often required. |
| Canadian authority | Set by where your document was issued or notarized |
How your document is routed in Canada
The Canadian authority depends on where your document was issued or notarized — not on where you live. See the document guides and the by-province overview for the exact authority, fee and timeline.
Most-requested documents for South Korea include the E-2 teaching visa, work and marriage. Common examples are RCMP checks, degrees and transcripts, and vital certificates — each with its own routing, which we confirm at pre-check.
Common questions
Does South Korea accept Canadian apostilles?
Yes. South Korea is a contracting party to the Hague Apostille Convention, and Canada's accession was accepted without objection, so a Canadian apostille is accepted in South Korea with no embassy or consular legalization step.
Which authority apostilles my document?
The authority is decided by where the document was issued or notarized — Ontario, Québec, BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan have their own; federal documents and all other provinces go to Global Affairs Canada.
Do I need a translation?
A certified Korean translation is often required.
Sending a document to South Korea?
Upload a scan — we'll confirm the exact route, screen it for refusal risks, and send a fixed quote within one business day.
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