Chinese Documents for Use in Korea
Chinese documents for use in the Republic of Korea require an Apostille from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an authorised local Foreign Affairs Office. Korea and China are both Apostille Contracting Parties.
Key Points
- Apostille replaced Chinese consular legalization
- Korean translations may be required
- Civil documents must be notarised first
- Commercial documents need CCPIT certification first
- Common uses: study, marriage, work, investment
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention.