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Apostille Convention Member (effective 2002-02-18)
Slovakia Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Slovakia?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, the translation, notarization, and apostille process, and official Slovak agency information.
3-second summary — Convention took effect in 2002 → can be submitted with an apostille alone (no consular authentication required). Private documents must be notarized first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2001-06-06 · entry into force 2002-02-18 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Slovakia?
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 Slovakia
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Slovakia? The general flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Slovakia
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 Slovakia to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Slovakia to Korea, it must go through the Slovak issuing agency.
Multiple Agencies Depending on Document Type
Slovakia's competent apostille authority differs depending on the origin of the document. Regional Courts mainly handle authentication for court and notarial documents and certified translations, while the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defense, regional authorities (civil registry-type documents), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (all other documents) each handle their respective document types.
Fees (per HCCH competent-authority list)
The Ministries of Justice, Health, Interior, Education, and Defense each charge €10; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs charges €20. Fees vary by issuing agency, so please first confirm which agency handles your document.
Slovakia Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Slovak government and related official 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 Slovakia require an apostille?
Slovakia has been a member of the Apostille Convention since 2002-02-18, and public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular authentication.
Where do Slovak documents get an apostille?
Regional Courts (for court and notarial documents), and the Ministries of Justice, Interior, Education, Health, Defense, regional authorities, and Foreign Affairs, depending on document type.
How should translation be handled?
Regional Courts are known to handle some certified-translation matters, but the exact registration system must be confirmed — please check the exact requirements with the receiving agency.
How much does it cost?
Per the HCCH competent-authority list, the Ministries of Justice, Health, Interior, Education, and Defense each charge €10, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs charges €20. Fees vary by issuing agency, so please re-confirm. You can request an individual quote via Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit several documents together. Let us know the quantity via Get a Quote.
