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Korean Documents for China: Apostille & Certified Translation

China is party to the Hague Apostille Convention (in force since 2023). Korean documents need only an apostille – no embassy legalisation – to be used in China. We handle translation, notarisation and apostille in one order.

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Since 7 November 2023 the Apostille Convention applies to China, replacing the former consular confirmation and Chinese embassy legalisation.

Convention membership and national requirements can change, so we verify the current rules for every order before we start.

How it works

  1. 1

    Obtain & notarise

    Public documents are used as issued; private documents (employment certificates, powers of attorney, translations) are notarised first.

  2. 2

    Apostille

    The apostille is issued via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Justice route.

  3. 3

    Translation

    Translated into the language and format required in China.

  4. 4

    Delivery

    PDF copy first, then originals couriered within Korea or abroad.

In the other direction, documents issued in China for use in Korea need an apostille from the competent authority in China plus a Korean translation (notarised if required). Our international network can obtain the local apostille for you.

Prices depend on the document type, languages, length, certification steps and deadline. Request an exact quote via the form or by email.

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Apostille

Apostilles on Korean documents for use in Hague Convention countries, handled end-to-end.

Certified Translation

Official documents, certificates and contracts translated in a format accepted by authorities, with notarisation if required.

Document Retrieval

We obtain Korean documents for people abroad – and foreign documents for people in Korea – then certify them.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Korean documents for China need an apostille?

Yes. China is party to the Apostille Convention, so an apostille on the Korean public or notarised document is sufficient. Some offices also want the translation apostilled – we check in advance.

Into which language must documents for China be translated?

Usually the official language of China, although some offices accept English. Tell us the receiving office and we will confirm.

How long does it take and what does it cost?

It depends on the documents, number of copies, certification steps and deadline. Send your documents for a free timeline and quote.

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