If a document is required for use in a country that is not part of the 1961 Hague Convention, it must go through consular legalization. Unlike an apostille, consular legalization is a more complex and multi-step process, but it ensures that the document is legally valid in a specific country.
How does consular legalization work? 📌 Step 1: Notarization of a certified copy of the document. 📌 Step 2: Translation of the document into the required language and notarization of the translation. 📌 Step 3: Authentication of the notary’s signature at the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation. 📌 Step 4: Certification of the document at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. 📌 Step 5: Legalization at the consulate of the destination country.
Important to know: ❗ Documents issued by a Russian embassy abroad cannot be legalized directly—a duplicate must be obtained in Russia first. ❗ A legalized document is only valid in the country whose consulate certified it.
Service cost: 10,000 ₽
Consular fees, notarized copies, and translations are paid separately (costs depend on the country and document type). We provide full support at every stage to ensure that your documents are accepted without delays or additional requirements!
