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Professional License Apostille
Apostille authentication of Korean professional licenses and technical certifications issued by government ministries and professional examination boards.
Professional License Apostille authenticates your Korean professional certifications through MOFA apostille for UAE licensing and employment. GreenAttest manages the apostille of engineering, medical, nursing, accounting, and other professional licenses issued by Korean authorities.
Korean professionals working in the UAE across regulated fields such as engineering, healthcare, accounting, and education must have their professional licenses apostilled for recognition by UAE licensing bodies. This includes certifications from the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea), the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and other professional regulatory bodies.
Professional license apostille requires verification by the issuing professional body before MOFA will process the apostille. This verification confirms that the license is current, the holder is in good standing, and the qualification is genuine. GreenAttest coordinates with the relevant Korean professional body to obtain this verification efficiently.
We handle all types of Korean professional licenses and certifications, ensuring they are properly verified, apostilled, translated, and authenticated for the specific UAE licensing authority that will review them.
Documents required
- 01 Original professional license or certification
- 02 License verification letter from the issuing professional body (GreenAttest can arrange)
- 03 Korean passport copy
- 04 Korean national ID copy
- 05 UAE visa or Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
- 06 Authorization letter for representative processing
Special requirements
- § Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists) may need additional verification from the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare alongside the professional body verification.
- § Engineering licenses for UAE construction sector employment may require additional verification from the Korean Institution of Engineers to confirm the specific engineering discipline.
How it works
- 01 Submit your professional license to GreenAttest for review.
- 02 We arrange verification with the relevant Korean professional body.
- 03 The verified license is submitted to Korean MOFA for apostille.
- 04 Certified English translation is prepared by a translator familiar with Korean professional terminology.
- 05 Apostilled documents and translations are delivered to your UAE address.
- 06 Additional UAE-side authentication is arranged if required.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
All licenses issued by recognized Korean professional bodies can be apostilled. This includes engineering certifications, medical and nursing licenses, CPA certificates, teaching licenses, architectural licenses, and technical qualifications from HRD Korea. GreenAttest handles all professional categories.
Professional body verification takes 5-10 business days. MOFA apostille takes 3-5 business days. Translation takes 3-5 business days. Total end-to-end is 12-20 business days. GreenAttest overlaps steps where possible.
UAE professional licensing bodies typically require both the academic degree and the professional license. GreenAttest recommends processing both simultaneously to present a complete credentials package to the UAE authority.
Submit the most current version of your license. If the license has been renewed multiple times, the most recent renewal certificate is the document to apostille. GreenAttest can also arrange a confirmation letter from the professional body covering your full licensing history.
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