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