비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention member (effective 1985-08-26)
Finland Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Finland?
Check the documents and issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Finnish agency information.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in 1985 → can be submitted with an apostille only (no consular authentication needed). Private documents need notarization first.
HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 1985-06-27 · entry into force 1985-08-26 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Which documents are you submitting to Finland?
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 Finland
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Finland? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Finland
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 Finland to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Finland to Korea, it must first go through the relevant Finnish issuing agency.
Issuing Agency — Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)
Finland's Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) is confirmed to be the central agency responsible for apostille issuance (per the Hague Conference on Private International Law's HCCH list of competent authorities).
Electronic Apostille & Translation Certification
Details on whether an e-apostille is available and on the certified-translation certification system were not confirmed and need verification.
Official Finnish Institutions
The links below are official information from the Finnish government and related institutions. Please confirm the latest guidance before actually submitting documents.
Please reconfirm the exact procedures, required documents, and fees on the official sites above before submission.
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
Does a document submitted to Finland require an apostille?
Finland has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 1985-08-26, so a public document that meets the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille only, without consular authentication.
Where do I get an apostille for a Finnish document?
The Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) is confirmed to be the central issuing agency.
How should I handle translation?
Details on the certified-translation certification system were not confirmed, so please check the exact requirements with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
The fee is reported as 38.00 EUR according to HCCH data, but it was not confirmed directly on the official site, so the exact amount needs reconfirmation. You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can have multiple documents processed together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
