Overview and Document Description
The Certificate of Criminal Record (COGC) 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 Malaysia.
Issuing Country and Eligibility
Malaysia (holders of the original document)
Scope of Service Provided
on the original Certificate of Criminal Record (COGC) you already hold — Apostille certification in Malaysia + consular legalisation at the Korean Embassy in Malaysia (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..