Authentication chain for Adoption Documents bound for South Korea
South Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Adoption Documents must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for South Korea).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, South Korea accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes South Korea requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Adoption Documents
Notarisation of inter-country adoption documents (Hague-compliant).
Common reasons clients prepare Adoption Documents for South Korea: Adopting a child from Thailand to the US/Europe · Home study report · Background documents.
Source documents to bring: Home study / DSW approval, Adopting parent's passport.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation from staff — turnaround ระยะเวลาขึ้นกับเอกสาร โปรดสอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): confirmed in a written quotation from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (express) — 2-3 business days (1-day express available).
Apostille included with the MFA step — no embassy fees.
Total ~5-7 business days · Express ~2-3 days.
Document checklist
- Original Adoption Documents (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- State Apostille as the destination
- Power of attorney (if our runner files on your behalf)
- Certified translation (if the destination requires local language)
FAQ
Will my Adoption Documents be accepted in South Korea?
Yes — after the Apostille, South Korea accepts it directly with no extra embassy step.
Total turnaround?
5-7 business days · express in 2-3 days.
Total cost?
Notary MFA confirmed in a written quotation from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (express) (includes Apostille).
Does an Apostille expire?
The Apostille itself does not expire, but many receiving authorities want documents dated within 3-6 months — verify with the recipient.