Quick answer
Do You Need the Korean Embassy in Singapore to Legalise Your Documents?
No. South Korea has been a Hague Apostille Convention member since 14 July 2007, so an apostille for South Korea from Singapore is issued by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) instead of Korean embassy legalisation. The SAL apostille is the final step — confirm with the receiving authority in Korea before you submit.
Degrees from NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUSS, SUTD, the polytechnics and ITE go straight to SAL for SGD 10.70. Company-issued documents — employment letters, declarations and resolutions — need a Notary Public first. See our SAL apostille service in Singapore for the full process.
Have a checklist from a Korean school, recruiter or bank? Send it to us — we match each item to the right route before you pay.
Why Documents for Korea Get Turned Away
Only a PDF of a company document
A Korean bank may want a physical apostilled document, and a PDF alone cannot be apostilled. The company issues a signed original, a Notary Public notarises it, and SAL authenticates it. See employment letter apostille.
Private or international school degrees
SAL cannot verify these directly — they need notarisation first. Local university degrees can go straight to SAL via degree certificate apostille.
Digital certificates with a faulty QR code
OpenCerts and other digital certificates must be printed exactly and the QR code must scan. We check this through our digital document apostille service.
Signature not witnessed
A company declaration for a Korean filing has to be signed in front of a Notary Public before SAL can authenticate it. We arrange the signing appointment.
Our Apostille Service for South Korea
Teaching and work visas
degree apostille plus police certificate apostille, matched to the visa checklist
Korean bank filings
company-issued documents and employment letters, notarised and apostilled as physical originals
Company declarations
signature attestation by a Notary Public in Singapore, then SAL authentication
Marriage in Korea
marriage certificate apostille and single status certificate
Korean translation
if the receiving office asks for it, via translation and apostille
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Apostille for South Korea — Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Direct Apostille | Local university degrees, MOE certificates and Singapore civil documents SAL can verify | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | Employment letters, company declarations, private school certificates | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Teaching Visa Set | Degree + police certificate for a teaching or work visa | From SGD 35 per document | 1–2 working days |
| Translation + Apostille | Documents the receiving office wants in Korean | From SGD 199 + translation from SGD 39/page | 2–4 working days |
The prices shown above are starting prices. Your final price depends on the document type, number of pages and destination country, and will be confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins.
Add-ons: pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy · translation from SGD 29 per page
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a Singapore government document SGD 10.70 · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77 · notarial certificate SGD 75 (+SGD 20 per extra party) · signature witnessing SGD 40 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20 (paid at the notary).
How to Apostille Singapore Documents for South Korea — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
of your documents and the Korean checklist on WhatsApp.
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Get the exact steps and an all-in price
before you pay anything.
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We pre-check, notarise if needed, and take everything to SAL.
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Collect it or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore, ready to courier to Korea.
What to Send or Bring
- The original document — not laminated — or, for digital certificates, the file and its QR code or verification link
- For company documents: a signed original on letterhead, and the signatory's NRIC or passport
- The checklist from the school, recruiter, bank or registry in Korea
- How many apostilled copies you need
Related Countries and Documents
Nearby apostille countries: apostille for Japan · apostille for China · apostille for Australia
Company documents: company document apostille · ACRA bizfile apostille · certificate of origin legalisation
Other documents: birth certificate apostille · school certificate apostille
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
We check before SAL does
if a document has an issue that would cause a wasted trip, we can flag it from a photo before SAL sees it.
Checklist matching
each item on your Korean list mapped to the right route.
One contact for every step
notary, SAL, translation and delivery.
Clear pricing
our fee and SAL's fee listed separately, total agreed upfront.
Samples of what you get back
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What our clients say
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“Needed my degree certificate and transcript apostilled for an overseas job application. They checked the documents first and confirmed the process before starting. The final documents were returned neatly and within the agreed timeframe.”
“Needed my birth certificate apostilled for use in India. I wasn't sure whether I needed to get anything notarised first, so I messaged them on WhatsApp. They explained the steps clearly and handled everything without any confusion.”
“My marriage certificate needed attestation for the UAE. I contacted them through WhatsApp because I had a few questions about the embassy requirements. The replies were quick and everything was explained in simple terms.”
“My documents had already been notarised but still needed authentication. I wasn't sure what the next step was, so I sent them a copy through WhatsApp. They checked everything and explained what was still required.”
“I needed my documents apostilled for the Philippines and had no idea where to start. They explained the process clearly and confirmed what I needed before taking the documents. The whole experience was much easier than I expected.”
“I needed several documents attested for Qatar and wasn't familiar with the embassy process. They went through the documents with me and explained which steps were required. Communication was clear from beginning to end.”
“My father's death certificate needed to be legalised for use overseas. It was a sensitive family matter, so I appreciated how professionally the documents were handled. The process was explained clearly and there was no unnecessary back and forth.”
“I needed both translation and apostille for an overseas application. I initially thought I would have to arrange the two services separately. They explained the order of the steps and made the whole process much simpler.”
“I booked a mobile notary because travelling to an office wasn't convenient for me. The appointment was arranged around my availability and everything was handled professionally. It saved me quite a bit of time.”
“My Malaysian documents needed to be legalised and I wasn't familiar with the Singapore procedure. They explained the difference between the steps clearly and checked the documents before proceeding. Very straightforward experience.”
“I needed my divorce certificate legalised for use abroad. I already had the original document but wasn't sure what authentication was required next. They explained the process step by step and made it much easier to understand.”
“I needed my A-Level certificate apostilled before sending it to a university overseas. The price and turnaround were explained before I confirmed the service. Everything was straightforward and I received the completed document as expected.”
“I needed an urgent apostille and had a fairly tight deadline. Before taking the order, they checked my document and confirmed whether the requested turnaround was possible. I appreciated the honest explanation about the timing.”
“Needed a police certificate apostilled quite urgently for an overseas application. I asked about the same-day option and they confirmed the timing before I went ahead. Really appreciated the clear communication.”
“I needed company documents legalised for use in China. There were several documents involved and I wasn't familiar with the process. They explained what needed to be done at each stage and kept me updated throughout.”
“I had a power of attorney that needed notarisation before it could be used overseas. I wasn't familiar with the procedure, so their explanation over WhatsApp was really helpful. Everything was handled in the order they explained.”
“I needed several personal documents apostilled and didn't have time to arrange everything myself. The team explained the process and kept me updated until the documents were ready. Very convenient service.”
“My degree certificate needed legalisation for Indonesia. I was mainly worried about whether additional certification was required before the apostille. They checked the document and explained the correct process before proceeding.”
“I needed a single status certificate legalised for an overseas application. I had quite a few questions because it was my first time doing this. They were patient with the explanations and gave me a clear idea of the process.”
“I needed a certified true copy before proceeding with the legalisation of my documents. The appointment was straightforward and they explained what was being certified before completing the process. Very efficient service.”
“I had several company documents that needed to be prepared for use overseas. They checked the paperwork before starting and explained what needed to be completed first. The documents were handled professionally and returned as agreed.”
“I needed my documents attested for Kuwait and wasn't sure which certificates needed to be included. The team went through everything with me before I started. The process was organised and I always knew what stage the documents were at.”
“I needed my power of attorney notarised for an overseas property transaction. They explained what I needed to prepare beforehand, which made the appointment much easier. The document was handled carefully and professionally.”
“My O-Level certificates needed apostilling for an overseas education application. I wasn't sure whether the older certificates could still be processed, so I sent them over for checking first. They confirmed what was needed and handled the rest.”
“I had documents from Vietnam that needed to be legalised for use in Singapore. I wasn't sure about the terminology and kept confusing attestation with legalisation. They explained the difference clearly and told me what stage my documents needed.”
Apostille for South Korea — FAQs
Does South Korea accept apostilles from Singapore?
How much does an apostille for South Korea cost in Singapore?
How long does a Singapore degree apostille for Korea take?
Do I need a notary for my Korean teaching visa documents?
My employer only gave me a PDF — can it be apostilled for a Korean bank?
Do my documents need a Korean translation?
Can someone collect the apostille for me?
Are you the Singapore Academy of Law or the Korean embassy?
Get Your Documents Ready for Korea
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