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Apostille Convention member (succession, effective 1981-11-01)
Antigua and Barbuda Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Antigua and Barbuda?
Check which documents you need, where to issue them, and the translation, notarization, and apostille process, plus official agency links.
Quick summary — Covered by the Apostille Convention → documents can be submitted with an apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first. Antigua and Barbuda became covered by the Convention through succession upon independence in 1981, and deposited its own declaration of succession on 1985-05-01.
HCCH official status — Succession declared 1985-05-01 · entry into force 1981-11-01 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Antigua and Barbuda?
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 Antigua and Barbuda
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Antigua and Barbuda? The basic flow is as follows.
Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda for Submission in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Antigua and Barbuda to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant Antigua and Barbuda issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
The Permanent Secretary and responsible officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the High Commission in London, are confirmed to issue apostilles. The detailed application procedure and processing time were not verified in this research and need confirmation.
Electronic Apostille, Translation & Fees
Information on an electronic apostille system, a certified-translator registration system, and fees was not confirmed in this research.
Antigua and Barbuda Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Antigua and Barbuda 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Antigua and Barbuda require an apostille?
Antigua and Barbuda is covered by the Apostille Convention, so 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 Antigua and Barbuda-bound documents?
The Permanent Secretary and responsible officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the High Commission in London, are confirmed to issue apostilles. The detailed application procedure needs confirmation.
How should I handle translation?
No certification system for translation 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.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
