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Apostille Convention Member (effective 2004-11-27)
Iceland Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Iceland?
Check issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and official Iceland institution information.
3-Second Summary — Convention took effect in 2004 → submission with apostille alone is possible (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 2004-09-28 · entry into force 2004-11-27 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Iceland?
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 Iceland
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Iceland? Here is the basic flow.
Iceland 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 Iceland for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Iceland to Korea, it must first go through Iceland's issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utanríkisráðuneytið) is confirmed as the central agency handling apostilles. However, the detailed application procedure and processing time were not verified during this research — confirmation is needed.
Electronic Apostille / Translation / Fees
Information on an electronic apostille system, a translation certification system, and fees was not confirmed in this research.
Official Iceland Institutions
The links below are guidance from the Icelandic 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 Iceland require an apostille?
Iceland has been an Apostille Convention member since 2004-11-27, so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for an Iceland document?
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is confirmed to handle it, but the detailed application procedure requires confirmation.
How do I handle translation?
A translation certification system was not confirmed; please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
Official fee information was not confirmed, so an exact amount is not provided. 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.
