비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention member (effective 2015-02-13)
Burundi Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Burundi?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Burundi agency information.
3-second summary — Burundi acceded to the Apostille Convention on 2014-06-10, effective 2015-02-13. An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2014-06-10 · entry into force 2015-02-13 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Burundi?
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 Burundi
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Burundi? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Burundi
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 Burundi to Korea
Competent authority — the Director General of Protocol and Consular and Legal Affairs (Directeur Général du Protocole et des Affaires Consulaires et Juridiques), under the Ministry of External Relations and International Cooperation, Bujumbura
Fees, an electronic apostille system, and translation certification were not confirmed in this research.
Burundi Official Agencies
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Burundi require an apostille?
Yes. Burundi acceded to the Apostille Convention on 2014-06-10, effective 2015-02-13, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.
