A growing number of Egyptians are heading to South Korea to study, work, travel, or visit family. Each of these plans involves Egyptian official documents submitted to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cairo or to authorities in Korea, and those documents usually need an accurate translation and the right legalization chain.
Galenus For Certified Translation & Businessmen Services has provided certified translation in Egypt since 2014. We translate documents for Korean Embassy files and check every name, date, and stamp carefully. The Korean Embassy is located in Dokki, the same district as our office, which makes things easier for clients in Cairo and Giza.
Documents commonly translated for the Korean Embassy
Required documents vary by visa category under Korean immigration rules, so a student visa checklist differs from a work or visit visa checklist. The documents we translate most often include:
- Bank statements and balance certificates
- Employment letters and salary statements
- Commercial registers and tax cards for business owners
- Degree certificates and transcripts for study and work visas
- Criminal record certificates, requested for some work visa categories
- Birth and marriage certificates to prove family relationships
Documents issued in Korea, such as invitation letters and letters of guarantee, are submitted as notarized originals, according to the embassy. See our certified translation of certificates service for related documents.
Legalization and language rules
Egyptian MFA legalization
Egypt is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so Egyptian documents that need legalization go through the chain: certification by the issuing body where needed, then legalization by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For some categories, such as language teaching visas, Korean rules require degrees and criminal records to be confirmed by the Korean mission or the competent government authority. More on our Egyptian MOFA certificate authentication page.
Korean Embassy legalization
Some procedures may require consular legalization by the Korean Embassy after Egyptian MFA legalization. Check the instructions from the embassy or the Korean authority receiving your documents before you start.
English or Korean?
We provide a certified translation with our office stamp into English or Korean, accepted by the Korean Embassy. The target language depends on what the embassy or the Korean authority handling your file asks for. We confirm the required language with you before we start, so you never pay for the same translation twice.
Translating documents for study in Korea
Many Egyptian students need translations of their secondary school certificate or bachelor’s degree, transcripts, and the acceptance letter from the Korean university, plus proof of funds. University requirements sometimes differ from embassy requirements: a university may ask for certified copies or a specific translation language. Compare the university’s instructions with the visa checklist before you translate.
Step by step
- Identify your visa category and read its checklist on the embassy’s official website.
- Obtain recent originals from the issuing authorities.
- Legalize what is needed at the Egyptian MFA, then at the Korean Embassy if your procedure requires it.
- Send us the fully stamped documents.
- We translate into the required language and run a second review.
- Submit your file according to the embassy’s instructions.
Tips for a smooth South Korea file
- Keep the Latin spelling of your name identical to your passport in every translation.
- Use recent documents, especially bank statements and employment letters.
- Translate only after all stamps are in place, so every legalization is covered.
- Keep spare copies of every document and translation.
Why choose Galenus?
- Certified translation experience since 2014
- Certified translation with our office stamp, from Arabic into English, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Korean, or Japanese
- Same-day delivery for standard documents
- Egyptian MFA authentication available as an extra service
- Practical knowledge of the Egyptian legalization chain for documents used abroad
- Names matched to your passport across every document
- Layout that mirrors the original, including stamps and signatures
- An office in Dokki and online service across Egypt
For our other embassy services, visit our certified translation office in Egypt page.
How to order
Online or on WhatsApp
- Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp to +201101001427.
- Tell us your visa category, the receiving authority, and the language required.
- We send you a quote and confirm the delivery time. Standard documents are delivered the same day.
- Receive your translation on paper or as a scan, as agreed.
Visit our Dokki office
Galenus For Certified Translation & Businessmen Services, 1 Mohie El Din Abou El Ezz St., above Kunooz Cafe, Dokki, Giza, Egypt. Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 17:00. Email info@galenus-translation.com or galenusct@gmail.com, or use our contact page.
FAQ: Korean Embassy translation in Cairo
Where is the South Korean Embassy in Egypt?
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is in Dokki, Giza. Check its official website for the exact address and opening hours.
Do required documents differ by visa type?
Yes. Each visa category has its own checklist, so review the one for your application.
Do my degree certificates need legalization?
For several categories, especially work and teaching visas, yes. The process starts with Egyptian MFA legalization.
Should the translation be in English or Korean?
It depends on what the embassy or the Korean authority requires. We confirm this with you before starting.
Can I order online?
Yes. Send your documents on WhatsApp or by email and receive the translation as agreed.
Prepare your South Korea file the right way. Message us on WhatsApp or call +201101001427 for accurate Korean Embassy translation in Cairo. Contact us for a quote.