Sri Lanka Marriage Visa Document Guide

Not a party to the Apostille Convention. After authentication by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consular legalization.

📋 Required Documents

Marriage Certificate

Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification + consular legalization required

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 Certificate

Not a party to the Apostille Convention. After authentication by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consular legalization.

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The marriage certificate is issued by the Registrar General's Department

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English documents mean less translation burden

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Authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required

1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in Sri Lanka and obtain a marriage certificate
2
Local Ministry Authentication
Obtain document certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka
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Korean Embassy Consular Confirmation
Consular legalization at the Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka (stamp)
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Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
5
Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
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Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.

Q. In what language is the Sri Lankan marriage certificate issued?

A. It is issued in English. Please confirm in advance with the Korean Embassy whether English documents are accepted.

Q. Where do I get consular legalization?

A. Consular legalization is obtained at the Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka, located in Colombo.

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