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Apostille Convention member (effective 1968-03-03)
Malta Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Malta?
Check document types and issuing agencies, translation, notarization, and apostille procedures, and official Malta agency information.
Quick summary — Acceded to the Convention in 1967 (effective 1968) → submission possible with apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1967-06-12 · entry into force 1968-03-03 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What document are you submitting to Malta?
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 Malta
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Malta? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Malta
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 Malta for Use in Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Malta to a Korean agency, it must first go through Malta's issuing authority.
Issuing agency
Malta's competent authority (to be confirmed) issues apostilles. The specific responsible agency was not confirmed during this research.
e-Apostille / translation / fee
Whether an e-Apostille system operates, the certified-translator registration system, and the fee were not confirmed in this research and require further verification.
Malta Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from official and quasi-official Malta-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 Malta need an apostille?
Malta acceded to the Convention on 1967-06-12 (effective 1968-03-03), so public documents meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Where do I get an apostille for Malta-related documents?
The specific responsible agency was not confirmed during this research, so please confirm directly through official guidance on gov.mt.
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 data 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.
