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Apostille Convention member (effective 2004-05-09)
Albania Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Albania?
Check which documents you need, where to issue them, and the translation, notarization, and apostille process, plus official Albanian agency links.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in 2004 → documents can be submitted with an apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2003-09-03 · entry into force 2004-05-09 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Albania?
Click a document to see the issuing agency, whether online issuance is available, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official government, court, or public-institution sites.
Family & Personal
Family Relation Certificate · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing Agency — Korean courts (city/district/town office handling family registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Certificate of Criminal Record
Issuing Agency — The school attended/graduated from (Degree Certificate) / National Police Agency (Certificate of Criminal Record)
Corporate & Business
Certificate of Corporate Registration · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing Agency — Registry Office (Certificate of Corporate Registration) / National Tax Service (Business Registration Certificate)
Official agency names/URLs are current as of the time of writing and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Albania
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Albania? The basic flow is as follows.
Albania Guide by Purpose
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation — the below is a representative reference list, not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Employment / Immigration
Certificate of Criminal Record and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Study Abroad
Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Business & Corporate
Certificate of Corporate Registration and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Documents Issued in Albania for Submission in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Albania to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant Albanian issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
The Office of Authentications under the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tirana, is confirmed as the central agency responsible for apostilles.
Fees & Translation
The fee for documents issued within Albania is confirmed to be around 200 lek (applied on a reciprocity basis), but the exact fee for foreign-issued documents needs to be reconfirmed. Details on an electronic apostille system or a certified-translator registration system need confirmation.
Albania Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Albanian government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please reconfirm the exact application method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Find it hard to handle on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you confirm and complete the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Albania require an apostille?
Albania has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 2004-05-09, so Korean public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille only, with no consular authentication needed.
Where do I get an apostille for Albania-bound documents?
This is confirmed to be handled by the Office of Authentications under the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Tirana), but the detailed application procedure needs confirmation.
How should I handle translation?
No certified-translator registration system has been confirmed, so please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
The fee for documents issued within Albania is confirmed to be around 200 lek (applied on a reciprocity basis), but the exact amount needs to be reconfirmed. You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
