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Bosnia and Herzegovina Document Certification Guide

Submitting Korean documents to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Bosnia and Herzegovina agency information.

3-second summary — Bosnia and Herzegovina succeeded to the Apostille Convention on 1993-08-23 (effective from 1992-03-06 via succession from Yugoslavia). An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents.

HCCH official status — Succession declared 1993-08-23 · entry into force 1992-03-06 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)

What documents are you submitting to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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)

e-Family Register System (Official) ・ Gov.kr (Official)

Education & Career

Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Certificate

Issuing agency — The school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record certificate)

Gov.kr (Official)

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Bosnia and Herzegovina? The basic flow is as follows.

① Issue document→ ② Notarization if a private document→ ③ Check if Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian translation is needed→ ④ Apostille→ ⑤ Submit to receiving institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the apostille procedure through its court system. Please confirm the current fee and processing time directly with the relevant court.

Guide by Purpose for Bosnia and Herzegovina

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.

We do not assert that submission to Bosnia and Herzegovina categorically requires all of the documents listed. The exact required documents vary by receiving institution, so please confirm directly with that institution.

Documents Brought from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Korea

Competent authorities — the court system: First Instance Courts and Cantonal/Municipal courts (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina), Basic Courts (Republika Srpska), and the Basic Court of Brčko District

The exact fee varies and needs verification. Whether an electronic apostille system or sworn-translator registration system exists is unconfirmed.

The apostille fee for Bosnia and Herzegovina varies by court, and details are not fully confirmed. Please check directly with the relevant court.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Official Agencies

Korean Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovinaoverseas.mofa.go.kr
Korea MOFA Apostilleapostille.go.kr

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina require an apostille?

Yes. It succeeded to the Apostille Convention on 1993-08-23 (effective from 1992-03-06), so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.

Which agency issues the apostille?

Courts issue it — First Instance/Cantonal/Municipal Courts in the Federation, Basic Courts in Republika Srpska, and the Basic Court of Brčko District.

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