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Apostille Convention member (succession, effective 1966-09-30)
Botswana Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Botswana?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Botswana agency information.
3-second summary — Botswana succeeded to the Apostille Convention on 1968-09-16 through continuity of colonial-era treaty application (this carries no political implication). An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents.
HCCH official status — Succession declared 1968-09-16 · entry into force 1966-09-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Botswana?
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 Botswana
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Botswana? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Botswana
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 Botswana to Korea
Competent authorities — Permanent Secretaries, the High Court Registrar, District Commissioners, and other gazetted persons
No fee information was found in HCCH data. Whether an electronic apostille system or translation certification exists is unconfirmed.
Botswana Official Agencies
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Botswana require an apostille?
Yes. Botswana succeeded to the Apostille Convention on 1968-09-16, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.
