Table of Contents
- Introduction to Apostille
- Documents Required for Apostille (Study in South Korea)
- Step-by-Step Apostille Process in India
- Additional Requirements for South Korea
- Fees and Processing Time
- Translation of Documents (If Required)
- Tips for Indian Students
- Contact Information for Reference
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Introduction to Apostille
• Definition: An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the signature of a public official on a document for international use under the 1961 Hague Convention.
• India and South Korea: Both countries are signatories to the Hague Convention, simplifying the authentication process for documents exchanged between them.
• Purpose for Study in South Korea: For Indian students, an Apostille is necessary for the recognition of educational documents by South Korean institutions or authorities.
2. Documents Required for Apostille (Study in South Korea)
Educational Documents:
• Degree Certificates (UG, PG, Ph.D., etc.)
• 10th,12th Certificate and Mark Sheets
- Mark Sheets/Transcripts (Complete set)
- Provisional Certificates (If the degree certificate is not yet issued)
- Migration Certificate (If required by the institution)
Personal Documents:
• Birth Certificate (For age verification, if requested)
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) (If specifically required by the institution or for visa purposes)
Other Documents (If Applicable):
• Medium of Instruction Certificate (To prove the language of instruction was English, if not explicitly mentioned in the degree certificate)
• Equivalence Certificate (In rare cases, for non-traditional qualifications)
• Voter ID of Parents, Aadhar Card Copies ( If Required )
3. Step-by-Step Apostille Process in India
Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
- Ensure all documents are original and recently issued (if possible).
- If the University Requested to do the Apostille on the Color copies of all the documents then need the clear scan in PDF format
- Verify the university/issuing authority’s seal and signature on educational documents.
Step 2: State Attestation (Home/General Administration Department)
- For Educational Documents: Get verification from the university/issuing authority first.
- State Attestation Process:
- Submit documents to the State’s Home/General Administration Department
- SDM attestation if the state home attestation is not required.
- Provide a photocopy of your passport.
- Pay the required state attestation fee (varies by state).
Step 3: Obtain Apostille from the MEA, India
- Submission:
- In person or through an authorized representative at the MEA (New Delhi) or Regional Authentication Centres (RACs).
- Ensure all required documents, including a passport photocopy, are submitted.
- Processing Time: The processing time vary depends upon the type of document and some specific needs.
- Fees: To know the fees please contact PEC because sometimes it varies.
Step 4: Translation (If Required)
