비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention Member (effective 2017-09-18)
Guatemala Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Guatemala?
Check issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Guatemala institution information.
3-Second Summary — Convention took effect in 2017 → submission with apostille alone is possible (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2017-01-19 · entry into force 2017-09-18 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Guatemala?
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 Guatemala
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Guatemala? Here is the basic flow.
Guatemala 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 Guatemala for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Guatemala to Korea, it must first go through Guatemala's apostille issuing process.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEX)
The Authentication Department (Departamento de Autenticación) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, MINEX) is confirmed to handle apostilles. An online application/lookup system (apostilla.minex.gob.gt) is confirmed to be in operation.
Fees
Per HCCH data, the apostille itself is free, with only a stamp duty (Q.10.00) charged. The translation certification system was not confirmed and requires verification.
Official Guatemala Institutions
The links below are guidance from the Guatemalan 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 Guatemala require an apostille?
Guatemala has been an Apostille Convention member since 2017-09-18, so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for a Guatemala document?
The Authentication Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEX) handles this via the online system apostilla.minex.gob.gt.
How much does it cost?
Per HCCH data, the apostille itself is free with only a Q.10.00 stamp duty charged, but this may change — please reconfirm on the official site. Get a Quote for individual translation/notarization quotes.
How do I handle translation certification?
The translation certification system was not confirmed in this research; please check directly with the receiving institution.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
