Apostille for Russia
Russia is one of the biggest destinations for Indian MBBS students, with universities in Kazan, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Orenburg, Bashkortostan and many more cities. Each student’s school documents must arrive authenticated. The Russian Federation applies the Hague Apostille Convention (in force since 31 May 1992 as successor to the USSR), so Indian documents carry the MEA apostille instead of Russian consular legalisation. INFINITYGRO completes the apostille for Russia in Delhi.
- MBBS / General Medicine
- Recognition of school certificate
- Student visa & registration
- Work permit
- Highly qualified specialist
- Marriage in Russia
- Trade & tenders
- Power of attorney
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Here is how the apostille for Russia works: the school board or state education department verifies the 10th and 12th documents, the home department or SDM verifies the birth certificate, a chamber of commerce verifies company papers – and then the Ministry of External Affairs adds its QR apostille. Russian universities, migration offices and notaries accept these documents once they are translated into Russian and the translation is notarised in Russia.
Russia embassy attestation is not needed – the apostille for Russia is accepted
Because both India and the Russian Federation are parties to the Apostille Convention, the Russian Embassy and consulates in India do not legalise Indian public documents that already carry the MEA apostille.
Russian universities usually also require recognition of the foreign school certificate before the student is fully enrolled. That recognition relies on an apostilled 12th certificate with a notarised Russian translation, so doing the apostille for Russia properly before departure saves students a lot of trouble later.
Documents we apostille for Russia
Students, professionals and companies usually need some of these:
| Document | Route in India | Who asks for it in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| 12th certificate and marksheet | Board / state education department → MEA apostille | University admission and recognition of education |
| 10th certificate | Board → MEA apostille | Date-of-birth proof, some universities |
| Birth certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Visa, migration registration |
| Degree and transcripts | State education department or university → MEA apostille | PG admission, work permits |
| Passport Seva PCC | MEA apostille directly | Work and long-term residence |
| Marriage certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Family visas, marriage records |
| Certificate of incorporation, authorisation letter | Chamber of commerce → MEA apostille | Russian buyers, tenders, registrations |
Why people need an apostille for Russia
MBBS students
School documents apostilled for Russian medical universities.
Recognition of education
Apostilled 12th certificate submitted for recognition before enrolment.
Postgraduate study
Apostilled degree for residency and master’s programmes.
Working in Russia
Degree and PCC apostilled for employers and work permits.
Exporters
Company documents apostilled for Russian buyers and tenders.
Representation
Powers of attorney apostilled for agents and lawyers in Russia.
Russian translation for the apostille for Russia
Russian authorities accept foreign documents in Russian. The usual route is a translation made in Russia with the translator’s signature certified by a Russian notary, covering both the document and the apostille. Universities often organise this for new students.
Companies sending documents to Russian partners can get a Russian translation from us. See our Russian translation services.
SampleApostille for Russia sample – what a Russian notary translates
A Russian notary-certified translation reproduces every field of the apostille for Russia – issuing country, official, capacity, seal, place, date and number – in Russian beside the original. The QR code remains and links to the MEA record. Personal details in this sample are blurred.
How it worksGetting the apostille for Russia – step by step
- Share the invitation or admission letterWe list what the apostille for Russia must cover for your university or partner.
- Spelling matchRussian visas copy the name exactly from the passport – we check every certificate against it.
- Originals to usCourier them from your city or hand them in at New Ashok Nagar, Delhi.
- Board / SDM / chamber, then MEAEach document is verified at source and apostilled.
- Delivered for departureOriginals by tracked courier, scans for the university immediately.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
FeesApostille for Russia – fees
Documents that are MEA-ready as issued – for example a Passport Seva PCC – are charged only for the apostille.
Affidavits that Russian universities sometimes ask for – sponsorship or consent – go through notary and SDM in Delhi before the apostille.
Marksheet verification is priced according to your board and state; chamber attestation for company papers is quoted separately, as is any Russian translation. WhatsApp us your admission letter for a single price.
Many Russian universities issue their invitation letter only after receiving scans. Send us your documents early so the apostille for Russia is ready before the visa appointment.
FAQsApostille for Russia – FAQs
Does Russia accept the Indian MEA apostille?
Yes. The Russian Federation applies the Apostille Convention, so Indian documents with the MEA apostille need no consular legalisation.
What do MBBS students need for Russia?
Typically the 12th certificate and marksheet, 10th certificate and birth certificate, all apostilled, plus a notarised Russian translation done in Russia.
What is recognition of education?
A Russian procedure that confirms your Indian school certificate is equivalent; the apostilled and translated certificate is the basis for it.
Can company documents be apostilled for Russian buyers?
Yes, after chamber of commerce attestation.
What does an apostille for Russia cost?
₹1,000 per document for the MEA apostille only and ₹1,500 per document with notary and SDM. Verification and translation are separate.
Do you collect documents from home?
No – courier them to our Delhi office or drop them off; returns go by tracked courier.
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INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 27 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi