비전 아포코리아
Original Apostille Convention signatory (effective 1965-01-24)
UK Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to the UK?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official FCDO agency information.
3-second summary — The UK is an original Convention signatory → submission possible with an apostille alone. Note: UK apostilles are issued solely by the FCDO Legalisation Office, and the Korean Embassy in the UK does not issue them.
HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 1964-08-21 · entry into force 1965-01-24 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to the UK?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, online issuance availability, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are the official sites of government, court, or public agencies.
Family & Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relations Certificate
Issuing agency — Korean courts (the city/district/town/township office handling family relations registration)
e-Family Relations Registration System (Official) ・ Gov.kr (Official)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report
Issuing agency — The 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 (certified copy of corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official agency names/URLs are current as of the check date and may change.
Authentication Process for Submission to the UK
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to the UK? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Submission to the UK
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the following are representative documents for reference only and not a definitive list.
International Marriage
The marriage relations certificate and family relations certificate may be used, but the exact required list needs confirmation.
Employment/Migration
The criminal record report and degree certificate may be used, but the exact required list needs confirmation.
Overseas Study
The degree certificate and transcript may be used, but the exact required list needs confirmation.
Business/Corporate
The certified copy of the corporate register and business registration certificate may be used, but the exact required list needs confirmation.
Documents Brought from the UK to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in the UK to Korea, it must go through the FCDO apostille process.
Issuing agency
UK apostilles are issued solely by the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes. The Korean Embassy in the UK does not issue apostilles — it only provides notarial services.
Fees and e-Apostille
Since a 2023 fee restructure, the UK offers Standard, e-Apostille, and Urgent service tiers. The e-Apostille option applies only to documents that are already e-signed PDFs — birth, marriage, and death certificates, and police certificates, still require the paper-based process.
UK Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the government of the UK and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please reconfirm the exact intake method, required documents, and fees at the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Is it difficult to prepare on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can help you confirm and complete the necessary steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a document submitted to the UK require an apostille?
The UK is an original signatory of the Apostille Convention, effective since 1965-01-24, so Korean public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with just an apostille, without consular authentication.
Does the Korean Embassy in the UK issue apostilles?
No. The Korean Embassy in the UK does not issue apostilles for UK documents — it only provides notarial services. UK apostilles are issued solely by the FCDO Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes.
Is there an electronic apostille for the UK?
Yes, but it is limited. Since the 2023 fee restructure, the UK offers an e-Apostille option, but it applies only to documents that are already e-signed PDFs. Birth, marriage, and death certificates, and police certificates, require the paper-based process.
How much does it cost?
We do not provide an exact amount since fees vary by service tier (Standard/e-Apostille/Urgent). You can request an individual quote at Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, multiple documents can be submitted together. Let us know the quantity at Get a Quote.
