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Apostille Convention member (effective 1999-03-16)
Document Authentication Guide for the Czech Republic
Submitting Korean documents to the Czech Republic?
Check the documents and issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and Czech official-institution information.
3-Second Summary — Convention effective since 1999 → can be submitted with just an apostille (no consular authentication needed). Private documents must be notarized first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1998-06-23 · entry into force 1999-03-16 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to the Czech Republic?
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 the Czech Republic
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to the Czech Republic? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for the Czech Republic
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 the Czech Republic to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in the Czech Republic to Korea, it must first go through the Czech issuing agency.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Justice
In the Czech Republic, the agency that issues the apostille depends on the type of document. Most public documents are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while court- and notarization-related documents are handled by the Ministry of Justice. Whether an electronic apostille (e-apostille) is available was not confirmed by official sources, so it needs confirmation.
Translation Practice
The Czech Republic has a system of "court interpreters/translators (soudní tlumočník)" appointed by the Ministry of Justice, and it is generally known that a certified translation is physically bound together with the original document and stamped with the translator's seal. However, the exact wording of the relevant legislation is based on secondary sources and provided for reference only — the latest requirements need confirmation.
Czech Official Institutions
The links below are guidance from the Czech 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 the Czech Republic require an apostille?
The Czech Republic has been a member of the Apostille Convention since March 16, 1999, so 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 Czech documents?
Most documents are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while court- and notarization-related documents are handled by the Ministry of Justice.
How should translation be handled?
A certified translation through a court interpreter/translator appointed by the Ministry of Justice is generally known to be used. The exact, up-to-date requirements need to be confirmed with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
No official fee schedule was clearly 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.
