Apostille
Japan: an apostille is required
One apostille stamp obtained in Russia is enough. No consulate is involved. The apostille goes on the original in Russia; the translation into Japanese is usually made in Japan or through an accredited agency.
Checked on 12 September 2026
- Regime
- Apostille
- Convention in force since
- 27 July 1970
- 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.
Document route
Which document are you taking to Japan?
Choose the document and the region of issue: the chain of steps appears at once.
Documents for Japan
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 12 September 2026
Sources: www.hcch.net
We can prepare your documents for Japan
Translation, apostille and courier delivery anywhere in Russia. You pay step by step once the scope is confirmed.