비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention Member (effective 2023-03-23)
Senegal Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Senegal?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, the translation, notarization, and apostille process, and official Senegalese agency information.
3-second summary — Convention took effect in 2023 → can be submitted with an apostille alone (no consular authentication required). However, some contracting states have recorded objections, so confirmation with the receiving country is needed.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2022-07-13 · entry into force 2023-03-23 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Senegal?
Click a document to see its issuing agency, whether it can be issued online, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official sites of government, court, or public agencies.
Family / Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing agency — Korean courts (city/district/town/township office handling family relation registration)
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)
Education / Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report
Issuing agency — School attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)
Corporate / Business
Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official agency names and URLs are current as of the time of review and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to Senegal
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Senegal? The general flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Senegal
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the items below are representative examples for reference only, not a definitive list.
International Marriage
A marriage relation certificate and certificate of family relations may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.
Employment / Immigration
A criminal record report and degree certificate may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.
Study Abroad
A degree certificate and academic transcript may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.
Business / Incorporation
A certified copy of the corporate register and business registration certificate may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.
Bringing Documents from Senegal to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Senegal to Korea, it must go through the Senegalese issuing agency.
Issuing Agency
The Director of Legal and Consular Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Head of the Chancellery Division, and the Head of the Civil Registry Office have been confirmed as the competent apostille authorities.
Fees, E-Apostille & Translation
Information on fees, an electronic apostille system, and a certified-translator system was not confirmed in this review — please contact the competent authority for the latest information.
Senegal Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from international bodies related to Senegal and official Korean agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please always re-verify the exact application method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to prepare everything yourself? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can walk you through the required steps and handle them for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Senegal require an apostille?
Senegal has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 2023-03-23, and public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular authentication. However, some contracting states have recorded objections, so confirmation with the receiving country is needed.
Where do Senegalese documents get an apostille?
The Legal and Consular Affairs bureau under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chancellery, and the Civil Registry Office are confirmed as competent authorities, but the detailed application procedure is still being confirmed — please contact the competent authority for the latest information.
How should translation be handled?
No certified-translation system was confirmed, so you should check directly with the receiving agency.
How much does it cost?
No official fee schedule was confirmed, so we cannot provide an exact amount. You can request an individual quote via Get a Quote.
Is a Senegalese apostille recognized by every country?
HCCH records note that some contracting states have objected to Senegal's accession, so it may not be uniformly recognized by every Convention member. We recommend confirming in advance with the receiving country (or receiving agency).
