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Apostille Convention Member (Effective 2005-08-14)
Poland Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Poland?
Check documents/issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and Poland official information.
Quick Summary — Since the Convention took effect in 2005, → apostille submission is possible with an apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2004-11-19 · entry into force 2005-08-14 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Poland — Which Documents Are You Submitting?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, online-issuance availability, and authentication notes. Official links are official sites of government, courts, or public institutions.
Personal & Family
Family Relation Certificate · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing Agency — Korean courts (city/district/town offices handling family register administration)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report
Issuing Agency — the school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)
Corporate & Business
Corporate Registration Certificate · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing Agency — the Registry Office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official names/URLs are current as of the check date and may change.
Poland Authentication Process
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Poland? The basic flow is as follows:
Poland — Guide by Purpose of Submission
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation — the list below is for reference only and is not a definitive guide.
Study Abroad
Degree certificates and transcripts are commonly required in many actual cases.
Employment
Criminal record reports and degree certificates are commonly required in many actual cases.
International Marriage
Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.
Business & Corporate
Corporate Registration Certificate and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.
Documents Brought From Poland to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Poland to Korea, it must first go through Poland's issuing agency.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MSZ) and Related Agencies
Apostilles for Polish documents are, in principle, handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MSZ). However, degree/education-related certificates appear to have been transferred to the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) (the exact transfer date needs to be confirmed), commercial documents are handled by the chamber of commerce, and court documents by the competent regional court (sąd okręgowy).
Fees
The apostille fee is reported as 60 złoty (PLN), and consular authentication as 26 złoty, payable only by bank transfer as far as can be determined (the current amounts need to be reconfirmed).
Poland Official
The links below are for Poland government and related official guidance. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please double-check the exact submission method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to handle on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille — Vision ApoKorea can help you check and complete every required step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Poland — Does Submitted Documents Require an Apostille?
Poland has been an Apostille Convention Member since August 14, 2005. Public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Poland — Where Do You Get an Apostille for Documents?
In principle, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MSZ) handles this, but education-related documents such as degree certificates appear to have been transferred to NAWA. The exact competent agency needs to be confirmed based on document type.
How long does processing take?
This can vary by document type and application method, so please confirm individually.
How much does it cost?
Government fees, translation costs, notarization fees, and agency fees are all separate and vary by document and quantity. Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Get a Quote.
