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Apostille Convention member (effective 1988-02-18)
Argentina Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Argentina?
Check which documents you need, where to issue them, and the translation, notarization, and apostille process, plus official Argentine agency links.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in 1988 → documents can be submitted with an apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1987-05-08 · entry into force 1988-02-18 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Argentina?
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 Argentina
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Argentina? The basic flow is as follows.
Argentina 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 Argentina for Submission in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Argentina to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant Argentina issuing agency.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería) Electronic Apostille
In Argentina, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores) handles apostilles, issuing an Electronic Apostille (Apostilla Electrónica) through its electronic administration platform (TAD) since 2019. Some notarized documents are also processed through the Argentine Federation of Notaries (CFNA).
Certified Translator (Traductor Público) Required
Translations for submission to Argentina must be done by a certified translator registered with the relevant translators' association (Colegio de Traductores Públicos), and the association must re-certify the translator's signature.
Argentina Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Argentina 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 Argentina require an apostille?
Argentina has been a member of the Apostille Convention since February 18, 1988, 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 Argentina-bound documents?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería) issues an electronic apostille through its electronic administration platform (TAD).
How should I handle translation?
Translation by a certified translator (Traductor Público) registered with the relevant translators' association, plus certification by that association, is required.
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.
