Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver

Canada Joins the Apostille Convention as of January 11, 2024

Please be advised that Canada has formally joined the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, commonly known as the "Apostille Convention." This convention will take effect in Canada starting from January 11, 2024, onwards. Henceforth, Canadian documents intended for use in Korea will only require Apostille certificates. There will be no need for further legalization at the Korean Consulate in Vancouver.

Key Changes to Be Aware of:

●Documents Issued by Canadian Government -> Issuance of Canadian Apostille Certificates

●Notarized Documents by Canadian Notary Public-> Issuance of Canadian Apostille Certificates

Obtaining an Apostille in Canada within the Jurisdiction of the Korean Consulate in Vancouver after January 11, 2024:

 *this is not an exhaustive list, please refer to the Global Affairs Canada’s website regarding Apostille Convention to see where to send documents that have been notarized to receive an Apostille certificate.

Examples of Documents:

Important Notice:

Please note that apostille and consulate legalization cannot be issued concurrently. As of January 11, 2024, obtaining an apostille becomes mandatory. Documents authenticated by provincial authorities or Global Affairs Canada before January 10, 2024, can only be legalized at the consulate until January 10, 2024.