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Apostille Convention member (effective 2016-07-14)
Kosovo Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Kosovo?
Check document types and issuing agencies, translation, notarization, and apostille procedures, and official Kosovo agency information. Kosovo holds a special status where diplomatic recognition varies by country, so confirming in advance whether an apostille issued for Kosovo is accepted by the submitting country is especially important.
Quick summary — Convention took effect in 2016 → submission is possible with an apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). However, since recognition of Kosovo varies by country, advance confirmation is especially important.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2015-11-06 · entry into force 2016-07-14 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What document are you submitting to Kosovo?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, online-issuance availability, and certification 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 (Si/Gu/Eup/Myeon offices that manage family relation registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov.kr (Official)
Education / Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Certificate
Issuing agency — The school you attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record certificate)
Corporate / Business
Certificate of Corporate Registration · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office (certificate of corporate registration) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official agency names and URLs are current as of the time of writing and may change.
Certification Process for Submission to Kosovo
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Kosovo? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Kosovo
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the items below are representative references only and not a definitive list.
International Marriage
Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Employment / Relocation
Criminal Record Certificate and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Study Abroad
Degree Certificate and Transcript may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Business / Corporate
Certificate of Corporate Registration and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Documents from Kosovo for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Kosovo to a Korean agency, it must first go through Kosovo's issuing authorities.
Issuing agency (dual structure)
General public documents are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department for Consular Affairs, while identity and family-status documents are handled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Civil Registration Agency — each issuing apostilles for their respective document types.
Fee / e-Apostille / translation
The fee is confirmed at €10. HCCH materials reference an e-Apostille portal (eapp.rks-gov.net), but whether it is actually operational needs confirmation, as does the registered sworn-translator system.
Kosovo Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Kosovo government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please re-verify the exact application method, required documents, and fees directly on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
If handling this yourself is difficult, Vision ApoKorea can check and carry out the required procedures — from document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents for Kosovo need an apostille?
Kosovo has been an Apostille Convention member since 2016-07-14. Korean public documents that meet Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation. However, Kosovo holds a special status where diplomatic recognition varies by country, so it is especially important to confirm in advance whether an apostille issued for Kosovo will be accepted by the submitting country.
Where do I get an apostille for Kosovo-related documents?
General public documents are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department for Consular Affairs, while identity and family-status documents are handled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Civil Registration Agency.
How should I arrange translation?
No registered sworn-translator system has been confirmed, so you'll need to check directly with the receiving agency.
How much does it cost?
Confirmed at €10. You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Is e-Apostille available?
HCCH materials reference an e-Apostille portal (eapp.rks-gov.net), but whether it is actually operational has not been confirmed and requires checking.
