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Apostille Convention member (effective 1973-04-30)
Document Authentication Guide for Cyprus
Submitting Korean documents to Cyprus?
Check the documents and issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and Cypriot official-institution information.
3-Second Summary — Joined the Convention in 1972 (effective 1973) → can be submitted with just an apostille (no consular authentication needed). Private documents must be notarized first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1972-07-26 · entry into force 1973-04-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Cyprus?
Click a document to see the issuing agency, whether online issuance is available, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official government, court, or public-institution sites.
Family & Personal
Family Relation Certificate · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing Agency — Korean courts (the city/district/town office handling family registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Certificate of Criminal Record
Issuing Agency — The school attended or graduated from (for the Degree Certificate) / National Police Agency (for the Certificate of Criminal Record)
Corporate & Business
Certificate of Corporate Registration · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing Agency — Registry Office (for the Certificate of Corporate Registration) / National Tax Service (for the Business Registration Certificate)
Official agency names and URLs are current as of the time of writing and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Cyprus
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Cyprus? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Cyprus
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation — the list below is a representative reference and not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
The Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Employment & Immigration
The Certificate of Criminal Record and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Study Abroad
The Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Business & Corporate
The Certificate of Corporate Registration and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Documents Brought from Cyprus to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Cyprus to Korea, it must first go through the Cypriot issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
Reported to be the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, but this needs confirmation. The exact responsible agency was not independently verified in this review.
Electronic Apostille, Translation & Fees
Whether an electronic apostille is implemented, the certified-translator registration system, and the fees were not confirmed in this review, so they need confirmation.
Cypriot Official Institutions
The links below are guidance from the Cypriot government and related official institutions. Please check the latest guidance before actual submission.
Please always re-verify the exact filing method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Find it hard to handle on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you confirm and complete the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Cyprus require an apostille?
Cyprus joined the Apostille Convention on 1972-07-26 (effective 1973-04-30), so Korean public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with only an apostille, without consular authentication.
Where do I get an apostille for Cypriot documents?
Reported to be the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, but this needs confirmation. Please confirm the exact responsible agency directly through official Cypriot government guidance.
How should translation be handled?
The translation certification system was not confirmed, so please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
No official fee schedule was confirmed, so we do not provide an exact amount. You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I have multiple documents handled at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
