EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Consular Advisory No. SMM-2010-02 Authentication of Korean Documents


Effective 05 April 2010, the Philippine Embassy will authenticate Korean documents to be used in the Philippines upon submission of the required documents.

DOCUMENT

a. Affidavit
Special Power of Attorney

REQUIREMENT
a.Notarized document and translation by Korean Notary Public

OTHERS

a. Submit one photocopy of each document

b. Pay Authentication Fee


DOCUMENT

a. Commercial Document

REQUIREMENTS

a. Korea Chamber of Commerce (for members) OR

b. Korean Notary Public ( for Non KCC member)

c. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

OTHERS

a. Submit one photocopy of each document

b. Pay Authentication Fee

DOCUMENT

a. Public or Government
Document ( ex.school record; family register; divorce decree)


REQUIREMENTS

a. Translation by Korean Notary Public

b. Notarized document by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT)

OTHERS

a. Submit one photocopy of each document

b. Pay Authentication Fee

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