Korean Certified Document Translation: For PR, Visas, Marriage & Family Matters
For Korean nationals in Malaysia and Malaysians with family or immigration ties to Korea. We provide certified translations of family relation certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, academic transcripts, and other personal documents between Korean and English/Bahasa Melayu.
What Is Certified Korean Document Translation?
A word-for-word translation of a personal or civil document completed by a professional translator with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy. Required in Malaysia for PR and MyKad applications, JPN marriage registration, school enrollment, and other family or immigration matters involving a Korean-language document.
Korean Document Translation: Outbound and Inbound
Korean to English/Malay (inbound)
Korean nationals living in Malaysia need certified English or Malay translations of their family relation certificate, marriage or divorce certificate, and academic transcripts for PR applications, MyKad, JPN marriage registration, or school enrollment.
English/Malay to Korean (outbound)
Malaysians marrying a Korean national, or relocating to Korea for work or study, need certified Korean translations of their Malaysian birth certificate, marriage certificate, or academic documents.
Korea's civil registration system issues several distinct certificates: a basic certificate (기본증명서) covering birth details and name changes, and a separate family relation certificate (가족관계증명서) covering parents, spouse, and children. Marriage and divorce each have their own certificate too. Confirm which specific certificate your receiving authority wants before ordering, since they show different information.
Korean Personal Documents We Translate
| Document | Korean |
|---|---|
| Family Relation Certificate | 가족관계증명서 |
| Basic Certificate | 기본증명서 |
| Marriage Relation Certificate | 혼인관계증명서 |
| Divorce Certificate | 이혼관계증명서 |
| Certificate of Residence | 주민등록등본 |
| Academic Transcript | 성적증명서 |
| Diploma / Degree Certificate | 졸업증명서 |
| Criminal Record Certificate | 범죄경력증명서 |
| Employment Certificate | 재직증명서 |
| Adoption Certificate | 입양관계증명서 |
| Sijil Kematian | 사망증명서 |
| Power of Attorney | 위임장 |
When Do You Need Korean Certified Document Translation?
PR & MyKad Applications for Korean Nationals
Korean nationals applying for permanent residence or a MyKad in Malaysia need certified translations of their family relation certificate and other civil documents as supporting evidence.
PR · MYKADJPN Marriage Registration for Korean Spouses
A Korean national marrying a Malaysian needs a certified Bahasa Melayu translation of their marriage relation certificate and basic certificate for JPN registration.
JPN · MARRIAGE REGISTRATIONSchool & University Enrollment
Korean students enrolling in Malaysian schools or universities, or Malaysian students applying to Korean institutions, need certified translations of academic transcripts and diplomas.
SCHOOL ENROLLMENTEmployment Pass & Work Permit Applications
Korean employees relocating to Malaysian subsidiaries need certified translations of their employment certificate and supporting civil documents for their work pass application.
EMPLOYMENT PASSDivorce & Family Court Matters
Certified translation of a Korean divorce certificate or related family court documents for use in Malaysian civil or family court proceedings.
DIVORCE · FAMILY COURTRelocation to Korea
Malaysians moving to Korea for work, study, or marriage need certified Korean translations of their Malaysian birth certificate, marriage certificate, or academic documents.
RELOCATION TO KOREATransparent Pricing: Korean Document Translation
Flat pricing for a standard single-page document. Volume discounts for multiple family documents — for example a family relation certificate plus marriage certificate qualify for a bundled rate. We confirm the exact price before you commit.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation: Korean to English/Malay | From RM180 | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: English/Malay to Korean | From RM180 | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: urgent | From RM200 | Same day |
| Notarised translation | From RM220 | 2–3 working days |
What Does Your Authority Require?
| Authority / Use | Requirement |
|---|---|
| JPN (National Registration Department) | Certified Bahasa Melayu translation required for Korean-language civil documents used in marriage registration or related matters. |
| Immigration Department of Malaysia | Certified English or Malay translation of Korean documents for PR and long-stay visa applications. |
| Korean family register offices | Certified Korean translation of Malaysian documents, sometimes requiring an apostille (Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention) rather than embassy legalisation. |
| Schools & universities | Certified translation of the academic document for student registration, typically English or Malay. |
4 Steps to Your Korean Document Translation
Upload your document
Send a clear scan or photo of your document via WhatsApp or our quote form.
Receive your confirmed quote
We confirm price and turnaround, usually within a few hours.
Approve and pay
Via bank transfer. We begin work immediately on confirmation. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Receive your certified translation
Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with original translator stamp available by courier.
“Professional services, kind and friendly staff. I asked only for one translation and they sent me two sets of original translation papers with a live stamp. I will not deal with any other service provider.”
AMR ADEL · ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS · UKVI (UK)Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a basic certificate and a family relation certificate?
A basic certificate (기본증명서) covers a person’s birth details and name changes. A family relation certificate (가족관계증명서) covers their parents, spouse, and children. Marriage and divorce each have their own separate certificate too. Confirm with your receiving authority which one they actually need.
Does JPN accept documents in Korean for marriage registration?
No. JPN requires a certified Bahasa Melayu translation of Korean-language civil documents for marriage registration and related matters.
Do I need the original document or just a copy?
A clear scan or photo is sufficient for translation. Some authorities may separately require the original document or a certified true copy for verification, so check with the receiving department.
Can I use the same translation for PR and school enrollment?
Yes, the same certified translation can generally be used for multiple purposes as long as it remains an accurate, unaltered representation of the original document.
Does Korea require an apostille or embassy legalisation?
Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille is usually the correct route for Malaysian documents used in Korea, rather than embassy legalisation. Confirm the specific requirement with the receiving Korean office.
How long does personal document translation take?
Standard certified translation is delivered within 24–48 hours. Urgent same-day service is available for time-sensitive deadlines.
How much does certified Korean document translation cost?
From RM180 for a standard certified personal document translation. Urgent same-day service costs more. We confirm the exact price before you commit.
People Also Ask
Can I translate my Korean document myself if I'm fluent in both languages?
No. Malaysian authorities and JPN require translation by a professional translator who provides a signed certification statement — a self-translation, even if accurate, is not accepted as a certified translation.
What happens if I submit an uncertified Korean translation to JPN or Immigration?
It will typically be rejected. JPN and the Immigration Department require a certified translation with a signed accuracy statement, not just any translation, before they will process family or civil registration matters.
Do you offer notarised Korean translation, not just certified?
Yes. Notarised translation adds a notary public’s witnessed signature on top of certification, and is available from RM220 with 2–3 working days turnaround, for authorities that specifically require it.
Is an old Korean certificate translation still valid, or do I need a new one?
Most authorities accept a certified translation regardless of its age, as long as the underlying document itself is still valid and unaltered. Some receiving authorities set their own validity window — confirm with them directly if your translation is more than a year old.
Can you translate Korean documents for use outside Malaysia?
Yes, our certified translations are accepted internationally, though some overseas authorities may have their own additional requirements such as an apostille — confirm with your receiving authority.
Translate Your Korean Documents
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