Apostille Diploma / Degree Certificate for South Korea 🇰🇷

Diploma / Degree Certificate Apostille for South Korea — end-to-end workflow

NAATI Thailand operates a dedicated Apostille desk for the Thai Diploma / Degree Certificate (issued by University), with end-to-end delivery to South Korea 🇰🇷. We translate, notarise and walk the file through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Chaeng Watthana under one job number — the workflow most consulates, universities and immigration officers in South Korea expect to see.

Why Apostille (not Embassy Legalisation) for South Korea — Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, with entry into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. South Korea is a Hague member, which means a single Thai MFA legalization stamp replaces the previous Embassy-of-South Korea legalisation step. The chain is shorter, the cost is lower, and the apostille is internationally verifiable from a register number.

Certified translation requirement — Receiving authorities in South Korea require the Diploma / Degree Certificate in เกาหลี. The translation must be performed by a Notarised translator + Apostille. We allocate the job to a senior translator with at least 8 years of certified-translation experience; the file is bilingually proofread by a second linguist before notarisation.

Document preparation before MFA — ปริญญาบัตรตัวจริง + แปล + Notary. บางประเทศขอทั้งปริญญาและทรานสคริปต์. We confirm the romanised spelling of your name against your passport bio-page in writing before drafting, so the apostilled translation matches every other South Korea-side filing (visa, civil registry, university, professional council).

Typical use cases in South Korea — สมัครเรียน Master/PhD; ขอใบประกอบวิชาชีพต่างประเทศ; ลี้ภัยทางวิชาการ; Marriage Registration; Spouse Visa; Student Visa. We have routed Diploma / Degree Certificate apostille files to South Korea for partner / family visas, study, work permits, marriage registration, citizenship by descent, civil-status updates, and corporate / banking matters.

Step-by-step workflow — (1) ขอรายการเอกสารและเงื่อนไขอายุเอกสารจากผู้รับจริง; (2) ตรวจว่าต้องรับรองต้นฉบับ สำเนา หรือลายมือชื่อใด; (3) ตรวจวิธีนิติกรณ์กับกรมการกงสุลและสถานทูตตามวันยื่น; ไทยมีกำหนดมีผลตามอนุสัญญา 28 กุมภาพันธ์ 2027; (4) ยืนยันภาษาและคุณสมบัติผู้แปลก่อนแปลเอกสาร; (5) ตรวจชุดเอกสารและวิธีส่งตามข้อกำหนดผู้รับ.

Why receiving authorities accept our package — Each apostilled bundle leaves our chambers with: original Thai document (or certified true copy), certified เกาหลี translation on letterhead with translator's signature and stamp, Notary Public seal certifying the translator's signature, MFA legalization on the translation (and original where required), and a numbered certificate of accuracy. This is the exact stack South Korea consulates, civil registries and the receiving authority routinely accept.

Working tips for South Korea-bound clients — Send the sharpest scan you can (300 dpi or better, all four corners visible). Tell us the receiving authority by name so we can pick the correct certification template. Allow 7–10 วันทำการ for the full chain. If you need an apostilled hard-copy delivered overseas, request DHL on intake and we will bundle the courier into the quote.

Typical use cases in South Korea

• สมัครเรียน Master/PhD
• ขอใบประกอบวิชาชีพต่างประเทศ
• ลี้ภัยทางวิชาการ
• Marriage Registration
• Spouse Visa
• Student Visa
• Work Permit
• Citizenship by Descent

FAQ — Diploma / Degree Certificate Apostille for South Korea