Apostille for South Korea
Admitted to a Korean university, offered an E-7 job in Seoul, or registering a marriage with a Korean partner? South Korea has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 14 July 2007, so Indian documents need the MEA apostille instead of consular confirmation by the Korean Embassy. INFINITYGRO completes the apostille for South Korea in Delhi – degrees and transcripts included – and arranges Korean translation when your office asks for it.
- D-2 university student
- D-4 Korean language
- GKS scholarship
- E-7 professional visa
- F-6 marriage visa
- Family / dependant visa
- Marriage registration
- Korean company set-up
apostille
An apostille for South Korea is the MEA apostille on an Indian public document after it has been verified by the competent Indian authority – the state education department or university for degrees and transcripts, the home department or SDM for birth and marriage certificates. Korean universities, the immigration office and district (gu) offices accept it in place of consular confirmation by the Korean Embassy. Documents in English are often accepted; others need a Korean translation.
Korea embassy attestation is not needed – the apostille for South Korea is
Korean university checklists usually say “apostille or consular confirmation”. Because India is a member of the Apostille Convention, the option that applies to you is the apostille – Korean Embassy consular confirmation is meant for documents from countries outside the Convention.
Degrees and transcripts are where time is lost. Each must first be verified by the state that issued it (or the university, depending on the state), and transcripts are often several pages. Starting early on the apostille for South Korea keeps you inside the admission or visa deadline.
Documents we apostille for South Korea
Each document has its own route in India. We run all of it from our Delhi office:
| Document | Route in India | Who asks for it in South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Degree certificate | State education department / university verification → MEA apostille | Korean universities, GKS, E-7 employers |
| Transcripts and marksheets | State education department / university verification → MEA apostille | University admission, credit evaluation |
| Birth certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Dependant visas, district (gu) office |
| Marriage certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | F-6 marriage visa, marriage registration in Korea |
| Single-status affidavit | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille | District office, before marriage in Korea |
| Police clearance (Passport Seva PCC) | MEA apostille directly | E-7 and other long-term visas, where requested |
| Company documents and power of attorney | Chamber of commerce → MEA apostille | Korean banks, branch office and investment filings |
Why people need an apostille for South Korea
University admission
Degree and transcripts apostilled for Korean universities – a standard requirement for international applicants.
GKS scholarship
Apostilled degree and transcripts for the Global Korea Scholarship file.
E-7 professional jobs
Degree, experience letters and PCC apostilled for employer-sponsored visas.
Marriage with a Korean partner
Birth certificate, single-status affidavit and marriage certificate apostilled for registration and the F-6 visa.
Dependant family
Birth and marriage certificates apostilled for dependant visas of workers and students.
Business in Korea
Incorporation papers and powers of attorney apostilled for banks and investment filings.
Korean translation and the apostille for South Korea
Most Indian degrees, transcripts and civil certificates are issued in English, and Korean universities and offices commonly accept English documents. When a document is in Hindi or another Indian language – or when the office asks for Korean – a Korean translation is attached after the apostille, and some offices want that translation notarised.
We translate from the apostilled original and keep names exactly as in your passport. See our Korean translation services.
SampleApostille for South Korea sample – what Korean universities see
This sample is a degree certificate – the most common document in an apostille for South Korea. Korean admission offices check that the sticker names the Republic of India, carries the MEA officer’s seal and signature, and has a certificate number they can verify through the QR code. When you upload scans to a university portal, scan the document and the apostille together on one page. Personal details are hidden.
How it worksHow we get your apostille for South Korea done
- Send the university or visa checklistWe confirm which documents need the apostille for South Korea and how many transcript pages are involved.
- WhatsApp clear scansWe check names, roll numbers and the issuing board or university.
- Hand over or courier originalsDrop them at our New Ashok Nagar office in Delhi or courier them from your state.
- Verification + MEA apostilleState education department, university, home department or SDM step, then the MEA apostille with QR code.
- Tracked returnOriginals return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, with scans on WhatsApp for your online application.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
FeesApostille for South Korea – fees
For a document already ready for the MEA – such as a Passport Seva PCC, or an affidavit that already has notary and SDM stamps. We submit it and return the QR apostille for South Korea.
For single-status affidavits, experience letters and declarations: notary and SDM attestation arranged by us in Delhi, then the MEA apostille – one price.
Degrees and transcripts needing state education department or university verification, and birth or marriage certificates needing home-department verification, are quoted per document after we see them; Korean translation is separate. Read our guide to documents apostille for South Korea study visa or WhatsApp your list for one written quote.
Tip for students: many Korean universities want the apostille on both the degree and every transcript or marksheet you upload. Count the pages before you order, so the whole set comes back from the MEA together.
FAQsApostille for South Korea – FAQs
Does South Korea accept the Indian MEA apostille?
Yes. South Korea and India are both parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Korean universities and authorities accept the MEA apostille instead of Korean Embassy consular confirmation.
My university asks for “apostille or consular confirmation” – which one do I need?
The apostille. Consular confirmation is for documents from countries that are not in the Apostille Convention; India is a member.
Do transcripts also need the apostille?
Usually yes. Korean universities commonly ask for the apostille on the degree and on the transcripts or marksheets. Check your admission guide for the exact list.
Do I need a Korean translation?
Often not, if the document is in English. Documents in Hindi or other Indian languages need a Korean (or English) translation, sometimes notarised.
What does an apostille for South Korea cost?
₹1,000 per document for the MEA apostille only, or ₹1,500 per document for notary + SDM + MEA apostille. Degree and transcript verification and translation are quoted separately.
Can I send my documents by courier?
Yes. Courier the originals to our Delhi office or drop them off in person; we return them by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.
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INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 24 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi