Guide
Documents from India: apostille and translation
Unlike documents from CIS countries, Indian documents are not accepted in Russia without an apostille. Prepare them before you travel.
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Apostille
India and Russia are both parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. Indian public documents for use in Russia need an apostille, issued by India's Ministry of External Affairs (usually after attestation by the relevant state authority).
Translation
After the apostille, the document — including the apostille — is translated into Russian, and a notary certifies the translator's signature. Doing the translation in Russia is usually simplest. Make sure your name is spelled the same way in every translation.
What to bring
- passport valid for your whole stay;
- school certificate or diploma with transcripts, apostilled;
- birth certificate, apostilled — useful for later procedures;
- marriage certificate, apostilled — if travelling with a spouse.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indian documents need an apostille for Russia?
Yes.
Is the apostille translated too?
Yes, the whole document is translated.
Where should I translate?
Usually in Russia, with notarisation.
For reference only. MigraForma is a private service, not an official government website: we are not the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), a multifunctional centre (MFC) or Gosuslugi, we do not submit documents and this is not legal advice. Rules change, so check them with the migration authorities before you apply. Information checked in October 2026.