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Apostille Convention Member (Effective 1999-09-13)
Samoa Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Samoa?
Check documents/issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and Samoa official information.
Quick Summary — Samoa joined in 1999 and the Convention took effect that year, so apostille submission is possible with an apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1999-01-18 · entry into force 1999-09-13 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Samoa — 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.
Samoa Authentication Process
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Samoa? The basic flow is as follows:
Samoa — 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.
Documents Brought From Samoa to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Samoa to Korea, it must first go through Samoa's issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been confirmed as responsible for apostilles. However, the detailed application procedure and processing time were not verified in this research and need to be confirmed.
e-Apostille, Translation & Fees
Information on an e-apostille system, a translation certification system, and fees was not confirmed in this research.
Samoa Official
The links below are official guidance related to Samoa. 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
Samoa — Does Submitted Documents Require an Apostille?
Samoa joined on 1999-01-18 and the Apostille Convention took effect on 1999-09-13, so public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Samoa — Where Do You Get an Apostille for Documents?
The CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been confirmed as responsible, but the detailed application procedure needs to be confirmed.
How should translation be done?
The certified-translation system was not confirmed; please check directly with the receiving institution.
How much does it cost?
Since no official fee schedule was confirmed, we cannot provide an exact amount. Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Get a Quote.
