France Marriage Visa Document Guide
Party to the Apostille Convention. Issued by the town hall (Mairie) or a consulate.
📋 Required Documents
Acte de mariage (Marriage Certificate)
Apostille required
Birth certificate
With apostille
Criminal record certificate
Within 6 months of issuance
Passport copy
Copy of all pages
Photo (3.5×4.5cm)
Taken within the last 6 months
📄 Marriage Record
Acte de mariage (Marriage Certificate)
Party to the Apostille Convention. Issued by the town hall (Mairie) or a consulate.
⚠️ Important Notes
The marriage certificate is issued by the town hall (Mairie) or the French Embassy in Korea
Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministère des Affaires étrangères)
French documents require Korean translation
🗓️ Process Steps
- 1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in France and obtain a marriage certificate
- 2
Obtain Apostille
Obtain an apostille from the local apostille authority (it varies by country: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, courts, local government, etc.)
- 3
Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
- 4
Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
- 5
Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where do I get the apostille?
A. It is issued by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the competent public prosecutor's office (Parquet).
Q. How long does processing take?
A. Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.
France Marriage Visa Document Guide
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