United States Marriage Visa Document Guide

Apostille Convention member. The issuing authority and the apostille authority differ by state.

📋 Required Documents

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 Certificate

Apostille Convention member. The issuing authority and the apostille authority differ by state.

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Marriage certificate issued by the state registry (Vital Records)

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Apostille from the state Secretary of State office

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Procedures differ by state, so check the requirements of the relevant state

1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in United States 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.

Q. Where do I obtain the apostille?

A. Issued by the Secretary of State Office of each state. The responsible authority differs from state to state.

Q. Do English documents also need to be translated?

A. Please check with the Korean embassy in advance before deciding. In some cases, documents may be accepted without translation.

From document preparation to embassy submission — start with a consultation.