비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention member (effective 2024-01-11)
Canada Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Canada?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Canada agency information.
3-second summary — Canada joined the Apostille Convention effective 2024-01-11. An apostille alone is now generally sufficient for Korean public documents — note that some older sources incorrectly state Canada is not a member.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2023-05-12 · entry into force 2024-01-11 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Canada?
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 Canada
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Canada? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Canada
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation, so the list below is for reference only.
Study Abroad
An admission letter or transcript is generally required. The exact list should be confirmed with the specific school.
Employment (Working Holiday)
Documents vary by application category — confirm the exact list required.
Immigration / Permanent Residency
A criminal record certificate is generally required.
International Marriage
A certificate of marriage relations or family relations may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
What documents are you submitting to Canada?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, online-issuance availability, and certification notes.
Family & Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Certificate of Marriage Relations
Issuing agency — Courts of the Republic of Korea (city/district/town/township office) · Online issuance — Available
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Transcript
Issuing agency — The school attended/graduated from · Required for — Canadian study-abroad procedures (admission letter/transcript)
Criminal Record Certificate
Issuing agency — National Police Agency · Sometimes required for — Canadian immigration/permanent-residency procedures
Corporate & Business
Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office / National Tax Service
Canada 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 Canada require an apostille?
Yes, as of 2024-01-11. Some older sources incorrectly say Canada is not a member — that information is now outdated.
Which agency issues the apostille in Canada?
Global Affairs Canada's Authentication Services Section in Ottawa handles federal documents at no cost; processing time varies by the competent authority and your case, so please confirm individually.
What documents are needed for study abroad in Canada?
Typically an admission letter and transcript, but the exact list should be confirmed with the specific school.
