Korea Embassy Legalization & Apostille Guide for UAE & Abroad

Whether you're planning to study, work, marry, or start a business abroad with documents issued in South Korea, you may need them legalized or apostilled. This process ensures that Korean documents are internationally valid, especially in countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and European nations.

In this guide, you’ll learn the difference between Korea embassy legalization and apostille, the required procedures, fees, and how to simplify the process with expert assistance.

What Is Korea Embassy Legalization?

Embassy legalization is a process where a document issued in South Korea is authenticated by:

1. The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA Korea)

2. The embassy or consulate of the destination country (e.g., UAE Embassy in Korea)

This is required for countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention — such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, etc.

What Is Apostille in Korea?

For countries that are members of the Hague Convention, Korean documents need only an apostille — a simplified form of legalization.

• Apostilles are issued by MOFA Korea.

• Valid for countries like France, Spain, Germany, USA, UK, Australia, etc.

• No need for embassy attestation if the destination country accepts apostilles.

Korea Embassy Legalization Procedure (for UAE & Gulf Countries)

To legalize Korean documents for use in UAE, Qatar, or similar countries, follow these steps:

Step 1: Get the Document Notarized (If required)

• Notary Public (local law office in Korea)

Step 2: Attestation by MOFA Korea

• Submit the document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Korea).

• MOFA will verify the document’s authenticity.

Step 3: Legalization by UAE Embassy in Korea

• Visit or courier the documents to the UAE Embassy in Seoul.

• Provide originals, passport copies, and fees.

• Some embassies may require an Arabic translation.

Step 4: Final MOFA Attestation in the UAE

• Once you arrive in the UAE, submit your document to MOFAIC UAE for the final stamp.

Documents Commonly Legalized from Korea

• Degree/Academic Certificates

• Birth, Marriage, Divorce Certificates

• Commercial Invoices & Contracts

• Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)

• Power of Attorney

• Business Documents

Korea Embassy Legalization Fees (Approximate)

Service	Estimated Fee
MOFA Korea Attestation	₩5,000 – ₩150,000 KRW
UAE Embassy Legalization (Korea)	₩40,000 – ₩170,000 KRW/document1
Translation (if needed)	₩30,000 – ₩1100,000 KRW
MOFA Attestation in UAE	AED 150 – AED 2050

Fees vary depending on document type and urgency.

Korea Apostille Procedure (For Europe, UK, USA, etc.)

1. No need for embassy legalization.

2. Submit the document to the MOFA Korea Apostille Division.

3. Receive an apostille certificate within a few working days.

4. Use the document directly in a Hague Convention country.

Embassy Legalization vs Apostille – Which One Do You Need?

Destination Country	Required Legalization
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar	MOFA + Embassy + MOFA UAE
France, UK, Germany	Apostille Only
India, China	MOFA + Embassy
Australia, USA	Apostille Only

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