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Apostille Convention member (effective 2016-08-30)
Chile Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Chile?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Chile agency information.
3-second summary — Chile joined the Apostille Convention effective 2016-08-30 as the 112th contracting state. An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2015-12-16 · entry into force 2016-08-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Chile?
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 Chile
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Chile? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Chile
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 Chile to Korea
Competent authority — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, MINREL); office at Agustinas 1320, Santiago, weekdays 09:00–14:00; verification available at consulta.apostilla.gob.cl
Unlike Argentina, Chile has no single certified-translator registry. Instead, an electronically-signed (FEA) declaration-style translation by a qualified/degreed translator is commonly used. Membership in ACHIT (Chilean Association of Translators) is common but not legally required. A translation certified in Chile is valid only domestically — it needs a separate apostille for submission abroad.
Chile Official Agencies
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chile require an apostille?
Yes. Chile joined the Apostille Convention effective 2016-08-30, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.
Is MINREL's apostille free?
It is reportedly free, but this has not been confirmed from a primary source — please verify with MINREL directly.
Is there a certified-translator registry in Chile?
No single official registry exists, unlike Argentina. An electronically-signed (FEA) declaration-style translation by a qualified translator is typically used instead.
