South Korea Embassy Attestation in India
South Korea embassy attestation for Indian degrees, transcripts, police clearance, birth and marriage certificates and company documents. Korea joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2007, so Korean universities, employers and immigration offices accept the MEA apostille. We take care of notary, SDM and apostille in Delhi and send the documents back by courier.
Does Korea need embassy attestation or an apostille?
South Korea embassy attestation is, in practice, an MEA apostille. The Republic of Korea’s accession to the Apostille Convention entered into force on 14 July 2007, two years after India’s, and neither country objected to the other. Korean authorities therefore accept the apostille, and the Korean Embassy in Chanakyapuri does not need to legalise Indian documents.
Korea files we handle come from students admitted to master’s and doctoral programmes, including Global Korea Scholarship holders, from engineers and researchers recruited by Korean companies, and from couples where one spouse is Korean. Korean firms with staff in India also send birth and marriage records. Korean is the official language; many offices accept English documents, while some ask for a Korean translation. Company papers are attested by a Chamber of Commerce first.
South Korea accepts the MEA apostille
Per the HCCH status table (checked October 2026), the Convention entered into force for the Republic of Korea on 14 July 2007 and for India on 14 July 2005. No objection is recorded between them, so the MEA apostille is accepted in South Korea without embassy legalisation.
Personal and educational documents
- 1Notary (Delhi)The document or its true copy is notarised and names are checked against your passport.
- 2SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi authenticates the notary’s signature.
- 3MEA apostilleThe Ministry of External Affairs fixes the apostille sticker. No embassy step is needed for South Korea.
- 4Courier backReturned by Blue Dart or another secure courier, or collected from our office.
Commercial documents
- 1Chamber of CommerceInvoices, certificates of origin and company papers are attested by a recognised chamber.
- 2MEA apostilleThe MEA apostilles the chamber’s signature.
- 3DispatchWe return the set to you or send it to your buyer or partner in South Korea.
South Korea apostille and mission facts
| Apostille accepted? | Yes. In force between Korea and India since 14 July 2007 |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 9 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri Extension, New Delhi 110021; consulates general in Mumbai and Chennai |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA apostille (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille) |
| Language in Korea | Korean; many offices also accept English documents |
| Who handles the MEA | We do, from our Delhi office |
Who usually needs this for South Korea
- Students starting master’s or PhD programmes in Korea, including Global Korea Scholarship holders
- Engineers, researchers and IT professionals joining Korean employers who need degrees and experience letters apostilled
- Indian spouses of Korean nationals preparing marriage and birth records for a family visa
- Korean and Indian companies needing apostilled board resolutions, powers of attorney or incorporation papers
Documents we apostille for South Korea
Open the guide closest to your document for its exact route and the papers to send.
South Korea embassy attestation fees and time
| MEA apostille, personal or educational document | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, all-inclusive (notary, SDM, Rs 50 MEA fee and service) |
|---|---|
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA apostille, quoted in writing |
| Embassy fee | None for most documents: South Korea accepts the apostille |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Korean translation quoted by page, if asked |
Notary, SDM and the MEA apostille for Korea are usually done within 2 to 3 working days of receiving your originals. Courier days are additional, and we confirm the return date in writing.
Before you send documents for South Korea
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- The admission letter, offer letter or Korean visa checklist that lists the documents to apostille
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Read the university’s admission guide closely; it states which documents must carry an apostille
- For a family visa, the marriage certificate and the children’s birth certificates are usually needed together
- Police clearance has a limited validity; apostille it close to your visa application date
- Write your name in the same order as your passport on every form, as surname and given-name order is checked
FAQs: South Korea embassy attestation
Is Korean Embassy attestation needed after the apostille?
No. South Korea and India are both parties to the Apostille Convention, and the apostille has been valid between them since 14 July 2007. Korean universities, employers and immigration offices accept the MEA apostille without a further stamp from the Korean Embassy in New Delhi.
What are the Korea apostille charges?
We charge Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, covering notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our work. No embassy fee applies. Courier and Korean translation are separate, and company papers are quoted in writing because a Chamber of Commerce step is added.
Which documents do students apostille for Korean universities?
Usually the bachelor’s or master’s degree and the transcript, and sometimes the 12th certificate. Each university’s admission guide sets the list and may ask for apostilled originals or copies. Share the guide with us and we prepare exactly what it asks for.
Can you apostille documents for a Korean spouse visa?
Yes. The Indian marriage certificate, the birth certificates of the applicant and any children, and sometimes a police clearance certificate are apostilled by the MEA. Names and dates must match the passports exactly, because Korean immigration compares them.
Can INFINITYGRO arrange the online apostille for Korea?
Yes. We can also arrange the online apostille, the e-Sanad or QR apostille service. Handled by INFINITYGRO it is usually ready in 2–3 working days. Share the document and a copy of your passport with us, as the passport number is entered online.
How many days does the Korea apostille take?
Around 2 to 3 working days after the originals arrive in Delhi, plus courier days. If you have an enrolment or visa interview date, tell us at booking and we will confirm in writing whether the timing works.
Do I need a Korean translation?
Not always. Many Korean offices accept English documents, but some ask for a Korean translation, particularly for family registration. INFINITYGRO can arrange a Korean translation, priced per page; check what the office wants before you order one.
Can I drop off documents instead of couriering them?
Yes. If you are in Delhi, bring them to our New Ashok Nagar office between Monday and Saturday. Clients elsewhere courier the originals to us, as we do not offer home pickup. Finished documents return by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Official links for South Korea
Get your documents ready for South Korea
WhatsApp photos of your documents and say what they are for. We confirm the route, time and total in writing.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not the Ministry of External Affairs or the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. Apostilles and attestations are issued only by the MEA and the mission concerned. Rules and fees can change; check the requirements of the authority in South Korea before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026