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Apostille Convention Member (effective 1978-09-25)
Spain Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Spain?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, the translation, notarization, and apostille process, and official Spanish agency information.
3-second summary — Convention took effect in 1978 → can be submitted with an apostille alone (no consular authentication required). Private documents must be notarized first.
HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 1978-07-27 · entry into force 1978-09-25 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Spain?
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)
Online issuance — Available. Requires identity verification such as a joint certificate.
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)
Education / Career
Degree Certificate · Academic Transcript · Criminal Record Report
Issuing agency — School attended/graduated from (degree/transcript) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)
Online issuance — The criminal record report can be requested via Gov24.
Confirmed in numerous actual cases for Spanish work visa and investment (Golden Visa) procedures.
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 Spain
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Spain? The general flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Spain
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the items below are representative examples for reference only, not a definitive list.
Study Abroad
A degree certificate and academic transcript are confirmed in numerous actual cases.
Employment / Investment Visa
A criminal record report, degree certificate, and certified copy of the corporate register are confirmed in numerous actual cases.
International Marriage
A marriage relation certificate, certificate of family relations, and certificate of no impediment to marriage are confirmed in numerous actual cases.
Business / Incorporation
A business registration certificate and certified copy of the corporate register may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.
Bringing Documents from Spain to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Spain to Korea, it must go through the Spanish issuing agency.
Issuing Agency Varies by Document Type
Civil registry and judicial documents are apostilled by the Ministry of Justice (Ministerio de Justicia), some regional documents by the Superior Court of Justice (TSJ), consular and commercial documents by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC), and notarial documents by the Notarial Colleges (Colegios Notariales).
Electronic Apostille (Apostilla Electrónica)
Spain's Ministry of Justice operates an electronic apostille system developed jointly with the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) and the European Commission. Applications can be made online via the Cl@ve digital certificate, and documents can be downloaded online for one year after issuance.
Spain Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the Spanish 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 Spain require an apostille?
Spain has been a member of the Apostille Convention since September 25, 1978, and public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular authentication.
Does Spain also support electronic apostilles?
Yes. Spain's Ministry of Justice issues both paper and electronic apostilles through the Apostilla Electrónica system.
How are documents from non-member countries handled?
Documents issued in a non-member country separately require consular authentication from the Spanish embassy in that country. Since Korea is a Convention member, only an apostille is required.
How long does processing take?
It varies by document type, whether translation is needed, and quantity, so we cannot provide a fixed timeframe. We will advise individually after reviewing your documents.
How much does it cost?
Government fees, translation fees, notarization fees, and agency fees are each separate and vary by document and quantity. 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.
