Overview and Document Description
The Certificate of Criminal Record (PCC) was issued outside the Apostille Convention, so it is taken all the way through — local notarisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmation, and finally consular legalisation at the Korean mission in United Arab Emirates.
Issuing Country and Eligibility
United Arab Emirates (new application for issuance)
Scope of Service Provided
official issuance of the Certificate of Criminal Record (PCC) by the competent authority in United Arab Emirates + Apostille certification in United Arab Emirates + consular legalisation at the Korean Embassy in United Arab Emirates (issued outside the Apostille Convention, so consular legalisation at the Korean mission is the final step)
Main Purposes and Uses (examples)
status-of-stay reviews with the Korea Immigration Service (F-5 permanent residence, F-4 overseas Korean, etc.), background checks for Korean work visa applications (E-2 conversation instructor, etc.), background checks for employment with Korean companies, fitness screening for staff at international schools and educational institutions in Korea, background screening for naturalization and citizenship applications in Korea, identity checks for professional registration in Korea, director disqualification checks when incorporating in Korea etc..