Venezuela Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Venezuela?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Venezuela agency information.
3-second summary — Convention effective since 1999 → submission possible with an apostille alone (no consular authentication needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 1998-07-01 · entry into force 1999-03-16 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Venezuela?
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 Venezuela
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Venezuela? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Submission to Venezuela
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 Venezuela to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Venezuela to Korea, it must go through the corresponding Venezuela issuing agency.
Issuing agency
The exact issuing agency has not been fully confirmed. Please check the responsible agency directly, as it is expected to vary by document type.
Translation and notarization
The details of the translation and notarization system have not been fully confirmed. Please check with the relevant agency in advance.
Venezuela Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from the government of Venezuela 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 Venezuela require an apostille?
Venezuela has been a member of the Apostille Convention since it took effect on 1999-03-16, so Korean public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with just an apostille, without consular authentication.
What is the issuing agency within Venezuela?
This has not been fully confirmed in our research. Please check directly with the relevant Venezuelan agency, as it is expected to vary by document type.
How should translation be handled?
The exact translation and notarization requirements have not been fully verified. Please confirm the requirements in advance with the receiving agency.
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.
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