Uzbekistan Marriage Visa Document Guide
Joined the Apostille Convention in 2018. The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Justice. Documents from before 2018 require consular legalization.
📋 Required Documents
Nikoh guvohnomasi (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
Nikoh guvohnomasi (Marriage Certificate)
Joined the Apostille Convention in 2018. The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Justice. Documents from before 2018 require consular legalization.
⚠️ Important Notes
The marriage certificate is issued by ZAGS (civil registry office)
The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Justice (Adliya vazirligi)
Both Uzbek and Russian documents are accepted
Older documents are handled by consular legalization instead
🗓️ Process Steps
- 1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in Uzbekistan 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. What about documents issued before 2018?
A. Documents from before 2018 are processed by consular legalization at the Korean Embassy in Uzbekistan instead of an apostille.
Q. Which authority issues the apostille?
A. It is issued by the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan (Adliya vazirligi).
Uzbekistan Marriage Visa Document Guide
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