Get Apostille for Russia in India

In 2001, Russia became a part of the Hague Convention 1967. Therefore, in order to enter Russia it is required to get your documents stamped with an apostille by MEA India. Obtaining an apostille for Russia can showcase how genuine and real your documents are to carry any work, educational, or business-related activity in Russia.

4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents 

  • Register on Apostille Portal 

  • Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  • Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  • Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
Apply for MEA Apostille

These are the Reasons to get Apostille Russia for Documents:

  •  If you have a job in Russia and you are applying for a Work Visa it is mandatory to submit your PCC (Police clearance Certificate), Degree certificate and Experience Letter with Apostille.
  • If You are Trying to register your marriage in Russia or applying for a Russian dependent visa for your wife and kids you need to apostille Marriage certificate and birth certificate of all the candidates.
  • As an Indian citizen if you are Marrying in Russia then you need to get an Apostille for Russia on your single status certificate.
  • To open a branch or conduct any business in Russia you need to get an apostille for Russia on documents such as GST Certificate, Registration Certificate, AOA(Article of Association), and MOU(Memorandum of Understanding).
  • To enroll in a Russian university for higher education it is mandatory for you to get an apostille on the documents such as Degree Certificate and Transcript.  

Please note that these documents should be original and must not contain any foreign marks, stains, or labels, making every detail of your documents clear and readable.

Procedures for Getting Apostille For Russia for Personal Documents

There are 4 steps in getting document apostille for Russia 

  1. Local Verification
  2. Notary Attestation
  3. SDM / State Attestation
  4. MEA Apostille

Local verification –  Local verification is a process done at the place where the original document was issued. The type of document will determine how the local verification is carried out. For Instance – 

  • Birth certificate – For birth certificates, the registration will be verified by the Birth Registrar.

Notary Attestation –  Once the documents are verified locally, they are sent to the notary. The information in your documents will be analyzed carefully. If all the details given are correct then a stamp/signature will be placed on the documents. 

SDM/State Attestation – There are two ways to get an MEA attestation on your personal documents, one is through State attestation and the other is through SDM attestation. In State attestation, the state body in which the documents are issued verifies the document’s authenticity. The state attestation can take up to 30 working days to complete as many government bodies are involved in the process. 

Whereas, in SDM attestation the documents are submitted to the Sub Divisional Magistrate where the officials of SDM review every detail of your document. Unlike State attestation, the process of SDM attestation takes about 3-4 working days as fewer government bodies are involved in the procedure. Therefore,  it’s always preferred to go for SDM attestation as it is a faster and cheaper method of document authentication than State attestation. Also, if you are seeking to visit countries that are members of the Hague Convention, then always consider going for the SDM authentication method. 

Always remember that if you are planning to visit foreign countries on a Student Visa, then your educational documents will be verified by the Human Resources Department (HRD).  You can select either State attestation or SDM attestation if you are submitting documents that are not educational.  

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