Apostille

Czechia: an apostille is required

One apostille stamp obtained in Russia is enough. No consulate is involved. The 1982 treaty (succeeded to from Czechoslovakia) formally removes the need for legalisation, but Czech universities (nostrification) and authorities almost always require an apostille.

Checked on 12 September 2026
Regime
Apostille
Convention in force since
16 March 1999
The apostille is affixed
On the original document
Second apostille on the translation
Not required
Translation
A sworn translator in Czechia is required: a Russian notarised translation will not be accepted.
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The translation is made by a soudní tlumočník, a court translator from the official register of the Czech Ministry of Justice.

Sworn translators in Czechia

Official register: www.justice.cz. We do not sell this step: the apostille is obtained in Russia and the translation is ordered from a translator in the destination country. How it works.

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

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