Life Certificate

Overview: For Indian Nationals Residing in South Korea

Indian nationals who are pensioners and currently residing in South Korea can obtain attestation of Life Certificate or Pension-related documents through the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). This service is essential for continuing to receive pension benefits from Indian government departments or pension disbursing agencies.

The attestation serves as a verification of the pensioner’s identity and life status, as required annually or periodically by pension authorities in India.

List of Documents to be submitted along with the application-

1. Duly filled Life Certificate Form.
2. Original valid Indian Passport.
3. Photocopy of the passport’s first and last pages.
4. Valid Korean Visa / ARC (Alien Registration Card) – original and copy.
5. Proof of address in South Korea (e.g., utility bill or rental agreement).
6. Two recent photographs (3.5 x 3.5 cm, blue background), if required by the applicant’s bank or pension disbursing authority in India.
7. PPO (Pension Payment Order) number or copy of PPO document (if applicable).
8. Applicant must be physically present at ICAC for signature verification.
9. The applicant must sign the Life Certificate in duplicate in the presence of the Consular Officer at the ICAC.
10. Pensioners can also use the Jeevan Pramaan digital life certificate portal if biometric authentication is accessible.
    
    
11. Attested Life Certificates can be scanned and emailed or couriered to the concerned Pension Disbursing Authority in India.
12. Misc. Form

Fees Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. What is a Life Certificate?

A Life Certificate is an official document that confirms a pensioner is alive. It is submitted to the pension-disbursing authority to continue receiving pension benefits.

2. Who can apply for Life Certificate or Pension Paper attestation?

Indian pensioners residing in South Korea who need to submit a Life Certificate or require attestation of pension-related documents to authorities in India.

3. Where can I apply for this service?

You can apply at the nearest ICAC (Indian Consular Application Centre) in South Korea. Attestation services are processed in coordination with the Embassy of India.

4. Do I need to visit in person?

Yes. The pensioner must appear in person at the ICAC for identity verification and biometric confirmation (if required by the bank/pension authority).

5. Can the attestation be done online or via post?

No. Personal appearance is mandatory for Life Certificate or pension document attestation.

6. How long does the attestation process take?

The service is typically processed within 2–3 working days, depending on the document verification and Embassy approval.

7. What is the fee for attesting pension documents?

Nominal charges apply for this service. Please check the ICAC fee chart for updated service and consular fees.

8. Is the Life Certificate issued by ICAC accepted by Indian banks?

Yes. The Life Certificate attested by the Embassy of India through ICAC is accepted by all Indian government banks and pension disbursing authorities.

9. Can ICAC issue a digital life certificate?

No. ICAC does not issue Digital Life Certificates (DLC). You may generate a DLC online via the Jeevan Pramaan portal if you have biometric access. For manual certificates, attestation is required.

10. Can someone else collect the attested document on my behalf?

No. The pensioner must personally collect the document after attestation due to identity confirmation requirements.

11. Are appointments required for this service?

Yes. Prior appointment is mandatory. Please book through the official ICAC portal or helpline before visiting.