Why "Witness Statement" must clear the South Korea embassy
Notarial witness statement with sworn signature, admissible in foreign courts and tribunals.
Common scenarios: Witness in a foreign civil/criminal case · Witness in international arbitration proceedings · Witness in insurance/pension benefit determinations
South Korea embassy accepts walk-ins on certain days — NYC Legal handles queuing and submission for you.
Documents to prepare
• Draft witness statement • Witness's passport • Supporting documents (if any)
We check documents for completeness before filing to reduce the risk of return; acceptance remains at the embassy's discretion.
End-to-end chain: Notary → MFA → South Korea Embassy
1) Notary Public signature/copy certification (timeline depends on the document — ask our staff)
2) MFA Consular Department (2-3 business days) — we file in person
3) South Korea Embassy — Korea uses Apostille · Process is shorter than non-party countries
Embassy stage: approx. 3–5 business days; embassy fees per the published government rate
Language and translation for South Korea
Receiving authorities in South Korea usually expect the document or a translation in Korean. Ask the recipient whether a certified translation is needed and whether it should be attached before or after legalisation.
A "Witness Statement" is less often sent to South Korea; ask the recipient for its document list in writing before starting.
Documents the South Korea embassy commonly legalises
Embassy legalisation commonly covers 4 document categories; check the mission's current list before filing.
South Korea Embassy contact
📍 23 Thiam Ruammit Road, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310
📞 +66 2 247 7537
🕘 Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:30–16:00
🌐 https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/th-en
FAQ
Does "Witness Statement" for South Korea need Apostille or Embassy Legalisation?
South Korea is an Apostille party, but the Convention only enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 — before then, Thai-issued documents still need MFA and South Korea embassy legalisation.
How long does the full chain take?
Notary timeline depends on the document — ask our staff + MFA 2-3 days + Embassy 3-5 business days — overall timing depends on each authority's queue; we confirm it in writing after document review.
What's the total cost?
Notary: fee confirmed in a written quotation from our staff. MFA fee is per the published government rate per stamp (standard or express) + Embassy fee per the published government rate.
Can overseas clients use this service?
Yes — ship documents via DHL/FedEx; we manage Notary+MFA+Embassy and ship back.