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Apostille Convention member (effective 2001-01-30)
Namibia Document Authentication Guide
Submitting a Korean document to Namibia?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Namibian agency information.
Quick summary — Namibia joined on 2000-04-25 with the Convention taking effect 2001-01-30, so a Korean public document meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with only an apostille (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2000-04-25 · entry into force 2001-01-30 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Namibia?
Click a document to see its issuing agency, whether online issuance is available, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official government, court, or public-institution sites.
Personal & Family
Family Relation Certificate · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing agency — Korean courts (city/district/town office handling 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/URLs are current as of the time checked and may change. Please verify with the relevant agency for the latest information.
Authentication Process for Submission to Namibia
How should you prepare Korean documents for submission to Namibia? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Namibia
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation, so the list below is a representative reference only, not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
Marriage relation and family relation certificates may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Employment / Relocation
Criminal record certificates and degree certificates may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Study Abroad
Degree certificates and transcripts may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Business / Corporate
Certificate of corporate registration and business registration certificates may be used, but the exact list should be confirmed.
Documents Brought From Namibia to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Namibia to Korea, it must go through apostille certification from the competent Namibian authority.
Competent Namibian authorities — Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (Directorate: Legal Services), the Registrar/Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, and the Registrar/Deputy Registrar of the High Court.
Fees (reportedly around N$100–250, though the exact schedule requires confirmation), the e-apostille system, and the translation certification system were not sufficiently confirmed during this research — please check with the relevant authority for the latest information.
Namibia Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from official and quasi-official agencies related to Namibia. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please re-confirm the exact application method, required documents, and fees directly at the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to prepare on your own? From issuing documents to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you confirm and complete the necessary procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a document submitted to Namibia need an apostille?
Namibia joined on 2000-04-25 with the Convention taking effect 2001-01-30, so a Korean public document meeting Convention requirements can be submitted with only an apostille, without consular authentication.
Where do I get an apostille for Namibian documents?
Confirmed to be the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, along with the Registrars of the Supreme Court and High Court, but the exact application procedure requires confirmation with the relevant authority.
How should I handle translation?
The translation certification system was not confirmed, so please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
No official fee data was confirmed, so we do not provide a specific 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.
