Hugh Phelan, Solicitor & Notary Public — appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides expert notarisation, apostille, and legalisation for all documents destined for South Korea. Douglas, Cork.
If you are moving to South Korea, working there, buying property, or dealing with South Korea authorities from Ireland, you will almost certainly need your Irish documents officially notarised. Hugh Phelan — Solicitor and Notary Public appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides the internationally recognised certification that South Korea authorities require.
South Korea is a Hague Convention member and accepts Irish apostilles. Hugh Phelan assists Irish professionals — especially teachers and technology workers — moving to South Korea with notarisation of their Irish qualifications. The Korea Immigration Service (KIS) and Korean consulates in Ireland accept apostilled Irish documents for E-class work visas and marriage registration.
South Korea IS a Hague Convention member — Irish apostilles accepted directly.
South Korean local government offices (주민센터) accept apostilled Irish birth certificates and Certificates of No Impediment for marriage registration. English teachers require apostilled Irish criminal background checks and degree certificates for E-2 visas.
Hugh Phelan has been practising as a Solicitor in Cork since 2003 and holds a full notarial appointment from the Chief Justice of Ireland. He has notarised thousands of documents for worldwide use, including South Korea. His dual qualification in Irish and English law, combined with deep knowledge of international legalisation, makes him uniquely suited to handle your documents correctly the first time.
The key authority for foreign documents in South Korea is: Korea Immigration Service / Ministry of Justice Korea. Hugh Phelan's office provides guidance on submitting documents to the correct South Korea authorities and any translation requirements.
Call our Douglas, Cork office on (021) 489 7134 (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm), or email info@phelansolicitors.com. For full details visit phelansolicitors.com/notary-public/.
Yes. South Korea is a Hague Convention member. An Irish apostille on Hugh Phelan's notarised documents is accepted by Korean authorities.
Apostilled criminal record certificate, degree certificate, and employment records. Hugh Phelan notarises these Irish documents for Korean visa applications.
Yes. The Korean local government office (주민센터) accepts apostilled Irish birth certificates and Certificates of No Impediment for foreign nationals.
Typically 1–2 weeks total: same-day notarisation + 3–5 business days for the Irish DFA apostille.
Obtain it from An Garda Síochána, bring it to Hugh Phelan for notarisation, then submit to the Irish DFA for the apostille.
Hugh Phelan — same-day appointments available in Douglas, Cork.
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