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Apostille Convention member (effective 2003-12-22)
Ukraine Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Ukraine?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Ukraine agency information.
3-second summary — Convention effective since 2003 → submission possible with an apostille alone (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2003-04-02 · entry into force 2003-12-22 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Ukraine?
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 Ukraine
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Ukraine? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Submission to Ukraine
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 Ukraine to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Ukraine to Korea, it must go through the corresponding Ukrainian issuing agency.
Issuing agency
Apostilles are split across 6 agencies by document type: the Ministry of Justice (primary agency, handling court/notarial/civil registry documents), and also the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Education and Science, State Migration Service, Tax Service, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for other document types.
Electronic apostille
Only the Ministry of Justice has an e-apostille system; the other 5 agencies do not.
Ukraine Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the government of Ukraine 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 Ukraine require an apostille?
Ukraine has been a member of the Apostille Convention since it took effect on 2003-12-22, so Korean public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with just an apostille, without consular authentication.
Where do you get an apostille for Ukrainian documents?
The responsible agency depends on document type, split across 6 agencies including the Ministry of Justice, Interior Ministry, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Please check which agency applies to your document.
Is there an electronic apostille?
Only the Ministry of Justice has an e-apostille system; the other 5 responsible agencies do not.
How much does it cost?
We do not provide an exact amount since official fee data has not been confirmed. 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.
