Apostille

Poland: an apostille is required

One apostille stamp obtained in Russia is enough. No consulate is involved. The 1996 treaty formally removes the need for legalisation, but Polish universities, registry offices (USC) and employers almost always require an apostille.

Checked on 12 September 2026
Regime
Apostille
Convention in force since
14 August 2005
The apostille is affixed
On the original document
Second apostille on the translation
Not required
Translation
A sworn translator in Poland is required: a Russian notarised translation will not be accepted.
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The translation is made by a tłumacz przysięgły, a sworn translator from the register of the Polish Ministry of Justice.

Sworn translators in Poland

Official register: www.tepis.org.pl. 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.consultant.ru, minjust.gov.ru, www.hcch.net

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