No legalisation

Belarus: no legalisation needed

The document is accepted as it is. Neither an apostille nor legalisation is required. Russia and Belarus form the Union State, and documents are accepted with practically no additional formalities.

Checked on 12 September 2026

Regime: No legalisation needed
Basis: The Chisinau Convention of 2002 on legal assistance; a simplified procedure also applies between Russia and Belarus within the Union State
Translation: Details not verified

The regime has been checked against an official source, but the translation and consulate details have not. Confirm them with the receiving institution and write to us if you know for certain.

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Documents for Belarus

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Checked on 12 September 2026 Sources: www.consultant.ru, minjust.gov.ru, www.hcch.net