비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention member (effective 1996-05-31)
El Salvador Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to El Salvador?
Check the documents and issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official El Salvador agency information.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in 1996 → can be submitted with just an apostille (no consular authentication needed). Private documents need notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1995-09-14 · entry into force 1996-05-31 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to El Salvador?
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 El Salvador
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to El Salvador? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for El Salvador
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 El Salvador to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in El Salvador to a Korean institution, it must first go through the relevant El Salvador issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores) is understood to handle this, but this needs confirmation. Please recheck the exact responsible department and procedure through local official guidance.
Electronic Apostille, Translation & Fees
Whether an electronic apostille system exists, the registered-translator system, and fees were not confirmed in this review.
El Salvador Official Institutions
The links below are guidance from the government of El Salvador and related official institutions, as well as Korean official institutions. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please recheck the exact application 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 El Salvador need an apostille?
El Salvador has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 1996-05-31, so public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with only an apostille, without consular authentication.
Where do El Salvador documents get apostilled?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores) is understood to handle this, but this was not independently confirmed and needs confirmation.
How does translation work?
The translation certification system (whether there is a registered-translator system, etc.) was not verified in this review and needs confirmation; please check the exact requirements directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
No official fee schedule was confirmed, so we cannot state an exact amount. You can request an individual quote via Get a Quote.
Can I have multiple documents handled at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity via Get a Quote.
