Criminal Record Check Apostille
Criminal Record Check Apostille
The Korean Criminal Record Check (Beomjoe Gyeongnyeok Hoesinsu) is issued by the Korean National Police Agency or local police stations. For Korean nationals and former residents applying for UAE employment visas or residency, this certificate must be apostilled and translated into English.
Like police clearance certificates from other countries, the Korean criminal record check has a limited practical validity of 6 months. The apostille and translation process must be completed quickly to preserve as much of this validity window as possible for UAE immigration use.
GreenAttest prioritizes criminal record check apostille, recognizing its time-sensitive nature. We submit through MOFA express channels, arrange simultaneous translation, and use express courier services to deliver the complete package to your UAE address with maximum remaining validity.
Documents Required
- Original Criminal Record Check from the Korean National Police Agency
- Korean passport copy
- Korean national ID copy
- UAE visa or Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
- Authorization letter for representative processing
Special Requirements
- • Korean nationals who completed military service may need a separate military service record alongside the criminal record check for certain UAE employer requirements.
How It Works
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1Submit the criminal record check to GreenAttest immediately after issuance.
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2We verify the document's authenticity markers and confirm validity dates.
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3The certificate is submitted to MOFA through express apostille channels.
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4Certified English translation is prepared in parallel with the apostille.
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5The apostilled certificate and translation are express-shipped to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If you are still in Korea and planning to move to the UAE, obtain the criminal record check before departure. Processing from within Korea is significantly faster than applying through the embassy from abroad.
- Start the apostille process immediately upon receiving the certificate. The 6-month validity clock starts from the issuance date, not the apostille date.
- If you have lived in countries other than Korea, check whether your UAE employer requires police clearance from each country. GreenAttest coordinates multi-country clearances simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
UAE immigration authorities typically accept certificates issued within the past 6 months. GreenAttest prioritizes these documents and recommends express processing to preserve the maximum validity window.
Korean nationals abroad can apply through the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the UAE. Processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks through overseas embassies. Alternatively, a representative in Korea can obtain it from a local police station in about 1-2 weeks.
Express MOFA apostille takes 1-2 business days. Standard processing takes 3-5 business days. With GreenAttest's parallel translation and express courier, the complete package can be in your hands in the UAE within 7-10 business days from document receipt.
Korean criminal record checks are not sealed in the same way as Japanese certificates. They are issued as standard documents that can be reviewed by the applicant. However, they must bear the original stamps of the issuing authority.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 5-8 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 300
- Country
- South Korea
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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