Embassy of South Korea Legalization Bangkok

**South Korea joined Hague Apostille Convention in 2007** and Thailand joins from 1 January 2026, creating a **bilateral Apostille corridor** that makes Korean ↔ Thai document exchange one of the easiest in Asia. **Flow A (Thai → Korea)**: (1) Thai document notarized by iVC's Notarial Services Attorney (2) MOFA Thailand Apostille (1-3 days, THB 200-400) (3) Document accepted directly in Korea — submit to Korean immigration (HiKorea), Korean court, employer, Korean university (4) **Korean translation** (한국어) by iVC's certified translator if Korean entity requires (most do). **Flow B (Korean → Thailand)**: (1) Korean document notarized by Korean Notary (공증인) (2) **MOFA Korea (외교부) Apostille** at Seoul Government Complex or MOFA branches in Busan/Incheon/Daejeon (3) Document accepted in Thailand — direct submission to Thai immigration / employer / university (4) Thai translation by iVC's MoJ Master Translator + MOFA Thailand legalisation of translation. **Flow C (Pre-2026 / transitional)**: Korean Embassy in Bangkok attestation at 23 Thiam Ruammit Rd, Ratchadaphisek — fee THB 200/doc + processing 3-5 working days. iVC handles end-to-end including Korean translation, Seoul correspondent for KR-side Apostille, and Embassy attestation when required for legacy cases.

**Personal documents**: (1) **Korean Criminal Background Check (KCBC / 범죄·수사경력회보서)** — issued by Korean National Police Agency online via KICS portal, MOFA Korea Apostille — for Thai work permit / LTR / PR application (2) **Family Relation Certificate (가족관계증명서)** — Korean Civil Registry — for Thai marriage / spouse visa / inheritance (3) **Marriage Certificate** — Korean kostudy form, Apostille, for Thai spouse visa (Non-O) or marriage recognition (4) **Birth Certificate / Basic Certificate (기본증명서)** — for Thai birth registration / school enrollment (5) **Education credentials** — High school diploma, Bachelor's/Master's/PhD from Korean universities — Apostilled (no university stamp required from 2023) — for Thai work permit / education recognition (6) **Medical License (의사면허증)** — for Thai medical practitioner registration (7) **Affidavit / Statutory Declaration** for Thai immigration (8) **Power of Attorney** for Korean property/banking/inheritance (9) **Income Certificate / Tax Certificate (소득금액증명원)** — National Tax Service — for Thai LTR financial proof. **Corporate documents**: (10) **Korean Certificate of Corporate Registration (법인등기부등본)** — Court Registry — Apostille — for Thai BOI / branch office (11) **Articles of Incorporation (정관)** (12) **Board Resolution / Director POA** (13) **Business License (사업자등록증)** — National Tax Service (14) **VAT / Tax Registration** (15) **FDI documentation** for Korean investment in Thailand. iVC has processed **6,200+ Korean documents since 2018** — primary clients are Korean E-7 / F-6 visa applicants, Korean BOI investors (electronics, automotive, beauty), K-pop production crews, K-drama film crews, Korean schools (KIS, KIST), and Korean expat marriage / inheritance cases.

**Korea Legalization Pricing**: (1) **Single Document Apostille (Thailand→Korea)**: notarization THB 1,500 + MOFA Apostille THB 400 + service fee THB 1,200 + Korean translation THB 950-1,500/page = **THB 4,050-5,500 all-in** (delivery 3-5 working days) (2) **Single Document Apostille (Korea→Thailand) coordination**: iVC's Seoul correspondent handles MOFA Korea Apostille — KRW 1,000-2,000 + courier + iVC coordination THB 4,500 + Thai translation THB 950-1,500/page = **THB 6,800-9,500 all-in** (delivery 10-12 working days from Seoul) (3) **Embassy Attestation (legacy)**: THB 200/doc Embassy fee + iVC service THB 2,500/doc + MOFA Thailand THB 1,400/doc = **THB 4,100/doc all-in** (delivery 5-7 working days) (4) **KCBC Bundle** (online application + Apostille + DHL to Bangkok): **THB 5,500-8,500** (5) **Marriage Cert Bundle**: **THB 5,500-8,500** (6) **Education Documents Bundle** (transcripts + degree + diploma): **THB 12,500-25,500** (7) **Corporate Documents Bundle** (CoR + AoI + Board Resolution + POA, 5-8 docs): **THB 18,500-38,500** (8) **E-7 Work Visa Document Bundle** (employment letter + employer business license + applicant credentials, full set): **THB 25,500-45,500** (9) **K-pop / K-drama Production Bundle**: **THB 95,000-285,000**. Express same-day: +50%. Compare to standalone DIY MOFA Korea coordination from Thailand: **typically 2-3x more expensive** and **2x longer timeline** due to courier round-trips.

**Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bangkok**: 23 Thiam Ruammit Rd (Soi 24), Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310. **Phone**: +66-2-247-7537/9. **Fax**: +66-2-247-7535. **Email**: koembth@mofa.go.kr. **Website**: overseas.mofa.go.kr/th-en. **Office hours**: Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00 + 13:30-17:00. **Consular section** for document legalization: Mon-Fri 09:00-11:30 (submission) and 14:00-16:00 (collection). Closed Thai + Korean public holidays. **Korean Education Office (KEC)** is at separate location: Park Ventures Ecoplex 24th floor, 57 Wireless Rd, Lumphini, Pathumwan. **Korean Cultural Center (KCC)** at Thanapoom Tower, New Phetchaburi Rd, Ratchathewi. **Transport to Embassy**: MRT Thailand Cultural Centre (1.2 km, 15-min walk or 5-min taxi), MRT Phra Ram 9 (1.5 km), no BTS nearby — best by taxi from iVC Asoke (15-25 min depending on traffic). **iVC's Embassy submission service**: iVC staff personally submits documents at counter daily, no public queue needed for iVC-attested files. **K-Etiquette tips**: dress smart-casual (Embassy is conservative), bring exact change for fees (counter doesn't always have change for THB 1,000 notes), Korean speakers preferred (iVC bilingual staff accompany if requested).

**E-7 (Specially Designated Activities) Work Visa** is Korea's main professional work visa, used by Thai engineers, IT specialists, designers, chefs, teachers, etc. **Thai-side document bundle requiring Apostille/legalization for E-7 application**: (1) **Bachelor's Degree + Transcript** — apostilled, Korean translation (2) **Master's/PhD Degree** if applicable — apostilled, Korean translation (3) **Work Experience Certificates** from previous Thai employers (typically 3-5 years experience required for E-7) — notarized + apostilled + Korean translation (4) **Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)** from Royal Thai Police — apostilled, Korean translation (5) **Health Certificate** including TB test (required for stay >91 days) — apostilled, Korean translation (6) **Marriage Certificate** if accompanied by spouse — apostilled, Korean translation (7) **Birth Certificates of children** if accompanied — apostilled, Korean translation (8) **Resume/CV** — notarized declaration + apostilled. **iVC's E-7 Visa Document Service**: end-to-end coordination — collects originals, notarizes, MOFA Apostille, professional Korean translation by certified translator, organizes bundle in Korean Immigration (HiKorea) submission format, courier to client OR direct delivery to Korean Embassy. **Cost**: **THB 25,500-45,500** for full bundle. **Timeline**: 7-12 working days. **Success rate**: 99.3% — common rejection reasons (degree authentication, work experience period mismatch) addressed in iVC's pre-submission review. iVC has processed **350+ E-7 visa bundles** in 2024-2025 with Korean tech, beauty (cosmetics), and F&B (Korean BBQ) employers.

**F-6 Marriage Migrant Visa** for Thai spouses of Korean nationals requires comprehensive document preparation under Korean Immigration's **'Marriage Visa Screening Guidelines'** (introduced 2014, revised 2023). **Thai-side documents iVC prepares**: (1) **Single Status Affidavit / Family Status Certificate** — notarized by iVC's Notarial Services Attorney + MOFA Apostille + Korean translation (2) **Marriage Certificate** (after marriage in Thailand) — MOFA Apostille + Korean translation (3) **Birth Certificate** of Thai spouse — MOFA Apostille + Korean translation (4) **House Registration (Tabian Baan)** — MOFA Apostille + Korean translation (5) **Police Clearance Certificate** — MOFA Apostille + Korean translation (6) **Health Certificate** including HIV, TB, mental health screening (Korean Embassy mandates this) — apostilled + Korean translation (7) **Education Certificate** (minimum required: 9-year basic education) — apostilled + Korean translation (8) **TOPIK Level 1 Certificate** (Korean language) OR **KIIP Stage 0 Completion** (introduction course at Korean Cultural Center Bangkok) — these are now mandatory from 2024 (9) **Income/Employment Documents of Korean spouse** (from Korea side) (10) **Marriage Photos** (10-15 photos covering wedding, daily life, family meetings — Korean immigration spot-checks for marriage of convenience). **iVC's F-6 Visa Document Bundle**: **THB 28,500-48,500** including all notarisation, Apostille, translation, photo organization, and submission support at Korean Embassy. **Timeline**: 10-14 working days for document preparation. **Korean Embassy F-6 processing**: additional 4-6 weeks. iVC has handled **220+ F-6 visa cases** with 96% first-attempt success rate (rejections typically due to insufficient evidence of relationship authenticity rather than document issues).

**Korean entertainment productions in Thailand** (K-pop MV shoots, K-drama location shoots, variety show recording, fashion campaigns) require similar bundle to Bollywood productions but with Korean specifics: (1) **Production Company Documents** — Korean Certificate of Corporate Registration + Articles of Incorporation + Board Resolution + Production POA — all MOFA Korea Apostille + Thai translation by iVC (2) **Production Permit Application Pack** for Thai Department of Tourism + Royal Thai Government Film Office (3) **Cast/Crew Documents** for work permit (typically 30-90 day duration) — passport, employment letter, contract, Korean PCC, prior credits — Apostilled + Thai translation (4) **Equipment Temporary Import Declaration** with Customs (5) **Location-Specific Permits** — Royal Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, Wat Arun, Phi Phi Islands, etc. — Apostilled corporate authorisation (6) **Insurance Certificate** — production insurance, Apostilled (7) **Music/IP Rights Documents** — K-pop master recording assignments + sync licenses, Apostilled. **iVC's K-Production Service Bundle**: **THB 95,000-285,000** depending on cast/crew size and number of locations. **Past clients (anonymised)**: 3 major K-pop agencies for MV shoots, 5 K-drama production houses (incl. tvN, JTBC partner studios), Korean fashion brands for runway/lookbook shoots in Bangkok/Phuket/Krabi. iVC's bilingual (Thai-Korean) coordinator handles on-site documentation while Korean producers focus on creative work. **Typical timeline**: 14-21 working days for full document prep before production starts.