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Apostille Convention member (effective 2026-07-09)
Algeria Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Algeria?
Check which documents you need, where to issue them, and the translation, notarization, and apostille process, plus official Algerian agency links.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in July 2026 (very recent) → documents can be submitted with an apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Since it just took effect, operating details are still being confirmed, and some contracting states have recorded objections.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2025-11-05 · entry into force 2026-07-09 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Algeria?
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 Algeria
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Algeria? The basic flow is as follows.
Algeria 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 Algeria for Submission in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Algeria to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant Algerian issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
Five ministries are confirmed to handle apostilles by document type: the Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities and Territorial Planning; the Ministry of Justice (via the Prosecutor General's Office of the Court of Appeal); the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Degree and Equivalence Directorate); the Ministry of National Education; and the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education.
Fees, Electronic Apostille & Translation
Fees, an electronic apostille system, and a certified-translator system were not confirmed in this research — information is still being verified. Please contact the relevant authority for the latest information.
Algeria Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from international bodies related to Algeria and official Korean 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 Algeria require an apostille?
Algeria has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 2026-07-09, so public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille only, with no consular authentication needed. Since it took effect very recently, operating details are still being confirmed.
Where do I get an apostille for Algeria-bound documents?
The responsible ministry is confirmed to differ by document type — the Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, or Ministry of Vocational Training — but the detailed application procedure is still being confirmed. Please contact the relevant authority for the latest information.
How should I handle translation?
No certified-translation system has been confirmed, so please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
No official fee data has been confirmed, so we cannot provide an exact amount. You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Is Algeria's apostille recognized by every country?
HCCH records show some contracting states have objected to Algeria's accession, so it may not be recognized identically by all Convention members. We recommend confirming in advance with the receiving country (institution).
