Apostille

Germany: an apostille is required

One apostille stamp obtained in Russia is enough. No consulate is involved. The apostille goes on the original document (or on a notarised copy); the document is then translated by a sworn translator in Germany.

Checked on 12 September 2026
Regime
Apostille
Convention in force since
13 February 1966
The apostille is affixed
On the original document
Second apostille on the translation
Not required
Translation
A sworn translator in Germany is required: a Russian notarised translation will not be accepted.
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A diploma may additionally require a recognition procedure (Anerkennung) at the competent authority of the federal state.

Sworn translators in Germany

Official register: www.justiz-dolmetscher.de. 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: www.hcch.net

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