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Apostille Convention member (effective 1967-12-02)
Malawi Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Malawi?
Check document types and issuing agencies, translation, notarization, and apostille procedures, and official Malawi agency information.
Quick summary — Malawi acceded on 1967-02-24, with the Convention taking effect 1967-12-02, so Korean public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation. Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1967-02-24 · entry into force 1967-12-02 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What document are you submitting to Malawi?
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 Malawi
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Malawi? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Malawi
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 Malawi for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Malawi to a Korean agency, it must first go through an apostille from Malawi's competent authorities.
Malawi's competent authorities — the Attorney General/Solicitor General (based in Lilongwe), Permanent Secretaries of each ministry, the Registrar of the High Court, the Registrar General (based in Blantyre), Government Agents, notaries public, and Resident Magistrates (First Class)
The fee, e-Apostille availability, and translation certification system were not confirmed during this research — please contact the competent authority for the latest information.
Malawi Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from official and quasi-official Malawi-related 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 Malawi need an apostille?
Malawi acceded on 1967-02-24, with the Convention taking effect on 1967-12-02, so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for Malawi-related documents?
The Attorney General's Office (Lilongwe) and the Registrar General's Office (Blantyre) are confirmed as competent authorities. Detailed application procedures need confirmation, so please contact the competent authority.
How should I arrange translation?
The translation certification system was not confirmed, so please confirm directly with the receiving agency.
How much does it cost?
No official fee schedule was confirmed, so we cannot provide an exact amount. You can 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.
