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Apostille Convention member (effective 2001-01-30)
Colombia Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Colombia?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Colombia agency information.
3-second summary — Colombia joined the Apostille Convention effective 2001-01-30. An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers a fully online application system.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2000-04-27 · entry into force 2001-01-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Colombia?
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 Colombia
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Colombia? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Colombia
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 Colombia to Korea
Competent authority — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería), the sole apostille authority; the online system "Apostilla y legalización en línea" handles the entire process from application to issuance
Cancillería does not separately certify translators; "traductor oficial" status is obtained via certification from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad de Antioquia, or the Ministerio de Justicia's Certificado de Idoneidad. Since 2020-12-01, domestic official translations no longer need a separate apostille, but translations for submission abroad require notarization of the translator's signature followed by an apostille.
Colombia Official Agencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colombia require an apostille?
Yes. Colombia joined the Apostille Convention effective 2001-01-30, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.
Can I apply for a Colombian apostille online?
Yes, the Cancillería's "Apostilla y legalización en línea" system handles the full process online.
How is official translation certified in Colombia?
Via certification from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad de Antioquia, or the Ministerio de Justicia's Certificado de Idoneidad — Cancillería does not certify translators directly.
