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Apostille Convention member (succession, effective 1966-11-30)
Barbados Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Barbados?
Check which documents you need, where to issue them, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Barbadian agency information. Barbados became a Convention member through succession upon independence.
Quick summary — Succession took effect in 1966 → documents can be submitted with an apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Succession declared 1995-08-11 · entry into force 1966-11-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Barbados?
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 Barbados
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Barbados? The basic flow is as follows.
Barbados 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 Barbados for Submission in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Barbados to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant Barbados issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
Multiple agencies are confirmed to handle apostilles depending on document type and role, including the Solicitor-General, the Deputy Solicitor-General, the Registrar of the Supreme Court, the Registrar of Corporate Affairs, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Chief of Protocol.
Electronic Apostille, Translation & Fees
An electronic apostille system, a certified-translator registration system, and fees were not confirmed in this research and require verification.
Barbados Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Barbados 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 Barbados require an apostille?
Barbados became a member of the Apostille Convention through succession upon independence, effective 1966-11-30, 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 Barbadian documents?
The responsible agency varies by document type — the Solicitor-General, the Registrar of the Supreme Court, the Registrar of Corporate Affairs, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, etc. — so detailed application procedures require 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?
No official fee information 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.
Does a Korean criminal record check need notarization before an apostille for Barbados?
No. The criminal record extract issued by the Korean National Police Agency is a public document, so the apostille is applied for directly without notarization. In Korea, apostilles for public documents issued by central or local government bodies are issued by the Overseas Koreans Agency, and apostilles for notarized documents (notarized private documents and certified translations) by the Ministry of Justice; applications are filed at the Overseas Koreans Agency service center in person or by mail. Some public documents issued by the Supreme Court, Ministry of Education, Korean National Police Agency or National Tax Service can be apostilled online via e-Apostille (apostille.go.kr). The Apostille Convention has been in force for Barbados since 30 November 1966 (HCCH Status Table), so no embassy legalization is needed. Details: Korean criminal record apostille.
