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Apostille Convention Member (effective 1985-05-18)
Greece Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Greece?
Check issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Greek institution information.
3-Second Summary — Convention took effect in 1985 → submission with apostille alone is possible (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 1985-03-19 · entry into force 1985-05-18 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Greece?
Tap a document to check 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 (city/county/town/district office handling family relation registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov.kr (Official)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Certificate
Issuing Agency — School attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record certificate)
Corporate & Business
Corporate Registration Certificate · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing Agency — Registry office (corporate registration certificate) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official institution names and URLs are current as of the time of verification and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Greece
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Greece? Here is the basic flow.
Greece Submission Guide by Purpose
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation, so the list below is for reference only and not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list requires confirmation.
Employment / Immigration
Criminal Record Certificate and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list requires confirmation.
Study Abroad
Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list requires confirmation.
Business / Corporate
Corporate Registration Certificate and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list requires confirmation.
Documents Issued in Greece for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Greece to Korea, it must first go through Greece's apostille issuing process.
Decentralized System by Document Type
Greece uses a decentralized apostille system. Most documents are handled by the regional Decentralized Administration offices, judicial documents by the courts, and gov.gr e-documents by the Ministry of Digital Governance.
Electronic Apostille (e-apostille.gov.gr)
An electronic apostille service has been available since 2023-07-17 via e-apostille.gov.gr, for documents issued after 2023-10-13.
Official Greek Institutions
The links below are guidance from the Greek government and related official institutions. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please always verify the exact application method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to prepare on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you check and complete the necessary procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Greece require an apostille?
Greece has been an Apostille Convention member since 1985-05-18, so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for a Greek document?
It depends on the document type: most documents through the regional Decentralized Administration, judicial documents through the courts, and gov.gr e-documents through the Ministry of Digital Governance.
Is there an electronic apostille?
Yes, an electronic apostille service (e-apostille.gov.gr) has been available since 2023-07-17, for documents issued after 2023-10-13.
How much does it cost?
Official fee information was not confirmed in this research. Please request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
