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Apostille Convention member (effective 2018-05-07)
Bolivia Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Bolivia?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Bolivia agency information.
3-second summary — Bolivia joined the Apostille Convention effective 2018-05-07. Documents can generally be certified with an apostille alone, but Bolivia-related information has not been fully verified, so please confirm directly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2017-09-06 · entry into force 2018-05-07 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Bolivia?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, whether online issuance is available, and certification notes. Only links marked Official are official sites of government, court, or public agencies.
Family & Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Certificate of Marriage Relations
Issuing agency — Courts of the Republic of Korea (the city/district/town/township office handling family relations registration)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Certificate
Issuing agency — The school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record certificate)
Corporate & Business
Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official agency names and URLs are current as of verification and may change.
Certification Process for Submission to Bolivia
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Bolivia? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Bolivia
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation, so the list below is for reference only and is not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
A certificate of marriage relations or family relations may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Employment / Immigration
A criminal record certificate or degree certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Study Abroad
A degree certificate or transcript may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Business / Corporate
A certified copy of the corporate register or business registration certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Documents Brought from Bolivia to Korea
Bolivia competent authority — Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (headquartered in La Paz, with regional offices in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba)
An electronic verification system exists at apostilla.rree.gob.bo, but the exact procedure and fees have not been confirmed. Translation certification is also unconfirmed.
Bolivia Official Agencies
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to prepare everything yourself? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can guide you through and handle every step of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bolivia require an apostille?
Bolivia joined the Apostille Convention effective 2018-05-07, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient, though some details are unverified.
Which agency issues the apostille?
The Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería), with offices in La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Cochabamba.
Is Spanish translation required?
Generally required, but certification details are unconfirmed — check with the receiving institution.
