비전 아포코리아Korean Documents, from Issuance to Overseas Submission — Without Coming to Korea
You can start even if you do not have the document yet. We confirm which document you need and who can obtain it where, then handle application support, proxy application, proxy pickup, authentication and overseas delivery within what is actually allowed.
3-Second Summary — No document yet? Start here. Already have it? Go to Remote Apostille for Overseas Residents.
Do you have the document now?
Not yet
We first check the issuing authority, who may apply and whether a proxy is allowed, then follow the six steps below.
See the steps →Yes, I have it
We take the issued original through translation, notarization, apostille or consular confirmation.
Remote authentication →Not sure
Send us the list from your receiving authority and we will sort out which documents you need and in what order.
Request a consultation →In what order are Korean documents prepared?
- Identify the document — exact name, purpose and language required by the receiving authority
- Check the issuing authority and eligibility — only you, or also family or a proxy
- Apply, visit and collect under a valid authorization, or support your own application (appointment, document check, accompaniment)
- Only the steps the receiving authority needs: translation, notarization, apostille or consular confirmation
- Check the submission format — original, copy or e-document, sealed or not, validity after issuance
- Ship overseas, or coordinate direct sending where the institution must send it
Issuance support, proxy application, proxy pickup, accompaniment, delivery — what is the difference?
| Service | Meaning | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance support | Preparing route, documents and appointments so you can apply yourself | Possible for most documents |
| Proxy application | An authorized person applies on your behalf | Only where the authority accepts proxies and the authorization requirements are met |
| Proxy pickup | An authorized person collects the issued document | Each institution’s rules and POA form must be confirmed |
| Accompaniment interpreter | Going with you when you apply in person in Korea | Documents that require you to appear in person |
| Delivery | Combining documents from several institutions and shipping overseas, or coordinating direct sending | Sealed envelopes are never opened |
Even when a proxy application is not possible, we can help with self-application guidance, appointments, accompaniment, post-issuance authentication and delivery. We do not present impossible issuance as possible.
Who uses this service?
Koreans and Korean nationals abroad
Documents for study, overseas jobs, immigration, international marriage and overseas inheritance
Former residents of Korea and overseas Koreans with foreign nationality
Korean school, employment and police documents needed after leaving Korea
Overseas companies
Korean corporate documents for setting up entities or bidding abroad
Proxy availability by document
Statuses reflect what we confirmed from official sources. “To be confirmed” items are explained after checking each institution’s rules.
| Document | Issued by | Proxy application / pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Police certificate | Police / Korean missions | Conditional (limited purposes, handwritten POA) |
| Diploma · Degree certificate · Transcript | Each school | To be confirmed (by school) |
| Family relation · Basic · Marriage relation certificates | Family registration offices | To be confirmed (eligibility, POA rules) |
| Employment · Career certificates | Former employer | To be confirmed (by company) |
| Corporate registry · Business registration | Registry office / tax office | To be confirmed |
| Certificate of entry and exit alien registration certificate | Immigration offices | To be confirmed |
| Medical record copies imaging | Each hospital | To be confirmed (by hospital) |
When a proxy is not allowed or needs to be confirmed
How we handle it
- Documents only you can apply for: we guide you to the Korean mission or online route and check your documents
- POA signed abroad: we first confirm the verification the institution requires (e.g., consular confirmation)
- We never say one general POA covers every application
- No Korean digital certificate or Korean phone number: we look for a lawful offline route
What affects the quote?
Fees are quoted individually after consultation. A quote reflects the number of documents, the number of institutions and visits, the type of authentication (notarization, apostille, consular confirmation, embassy legalization), the translation language and the destination country. Government fees are separate, at the official amount.
How do you handle personal data and sealed documents?
We do not collect ID, criminal or medical records at the public inquiry stage. If needed, we receive them by a protected method and tell you when they will be deleted. We never take account passwords, digital certificate passwords or OTPs, and we do not open sealed envelopes — progress is shown with the envelope, receipt and tracking number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get Korean documents issued without going to Korea?
Can one signed authorization cover any document?
Can foreign nationals use this service?
What if I already have the document?
How much does it cost?
Official sources — Gov24 “Criminal record check application” (updated and checked 2026-09-14); Act on the Lapse of Criminal Sentences and its Enforcement Decree (in force 2026-10-02); Overseas Koreans Agency “Apostille issuance procedure”; HCCH Apostille Convention Status Table. Proxy availability may change with institutions’ rules; checked 2026-10-07.
Request a Consultation — Tell Us About Your Documents
Answer these six questions and we will check which issuing route is possible and what steps you need.
Please do not send ID or passport copies, criminal records or medical records at this stage. If they are needed, we will first explain a protected way to send them and how long they are kept before deletion.
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