Apostille
China: an apostille is required
One apostille stamp obtained in Russia is enough. No consulate is involved. China has been party to the Hague Convention since 7 November 2023; before that consular legalisation was required. The apostille goes on the original document in Russia.
Checked on 22 September 2026
- Regime
- Apostille
- Convention in force since
- 7 November 2023
- The apostille is affixed
- On the original document
- Second apostille on the translation
- Not required
- Translation
- A Russian notarised translation is accepted.
Document route
Which document are you taking to China?
Choose the document and the region of issue: the chain of steps appears at once.
The translation into Chinese is usually made in China through an accredited translation agency, or as a notarised translation in Russia.
Documents for China
A route for each document: steps, fees and timescales.
Birth certificateMarriage certificateDivorce certificateDeath certificateChange-of-name certificateSingle status certificateCriminal record certificateDiplomaSchool certificateAcademic transcriptPower of attorneyChild travel consentNotarised copyConstitutional documentsCourt judgmentArchival statementAll documents
Checked on 22 September 2026
Sources: www.hcch.net
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