Apostille Convention Member

Portugal Document Authentication Guide

Submitting Korean documents to Portugal?
Check documents/issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and Portugal official information.

Quick Summary — As a Convention member country, submission is possible with an apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first. The exact effective date needs to be confirmed.

HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 1968-12-06 · entry into force 1969-02-04 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)

Portugal — 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)

Family Register e-System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)

Education & Career

Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report

Issuing Agency — the school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)

Gov24 (Official)

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.

Portugal Authentication Process

How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Portugal? The basic flow is as follows:

① Issue Document→ ② Notarize (if a private document)→ ③ Check Whether Portuguese Translation Is Needed→ ④ Apostille→ ⑤ Submit to the Receiving Institution in Portugal

Portugal is an Apostille Convention Member and uses the apostille procedure without separate consular confirmation or embassy authentication.

Portugal — 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.

International Marriage

Marriage Relation Certificate and Family Relation Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.

Employment & Immigration

Criminal Record Report and Degree Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.

Study Abroad

Degree Certificate and Transcript 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.

We do not assert that submission to Portugal definitively requires every listed document. The exact required documents vary by receiving institution, so please confirm with that institution directly.

Documents Brought From Portugal to Korea

If you are submitting a document issued in Portugal to Korea, it must first go through Portugal's issuing agency.

Issued Mainly Through the Attorney General's Office (PGR)

In Portugal, the Attorney General's Office (Procuradoria-Geral da República, PGR) is responsible for issuing apostilles, with the work delegated to regional offices in Porto, Coimbra, Évora, Madeira, the Azores, and others.

Regarding the e-Apostille

There have been reports of an e-apostille being introduced in 2025, but this has only been confirmed in unofficial sources, so it is not presented here as a confirmed fact. Please check the latest information on the PGR's official site.

The governing legislation, exact Convention effective date, fees, and translation certification method need to be confirmed — this page is for reference only, not confirmed information.

Portugal Official

The links below are for Portugal government and related official guidance. Please check the latest information before actual submission.

Attorney General's Office (PGR) Apostille Guideministeriopublico.pt

Embassy of Korea in Portugaloverseas.mofa.go.kr

Korea MOFA Apostilleapostille.go.kr

HCCH (Hague Conference) Member Statushcch.net

Please double-check the exact submission method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Portugal — Does Submitted Documents Require an Apostille?

Portugal is an Apostille Convention Member, so public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.

Portugal — Where Do You Get an Apostille for Documents?

They are issued by the Attorney General's Office (PGR) and its regional offices. The exact reception office may vary depending on the region where the document was issued.

Is there an e-apostille?

There have been reports of an introduction in 2025, but this has not been officially confirmed, so this page does not present it as confirmed information. Please check the latest information on the PGR's official site.

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.