Apostille

Spain: an apostille is required

One apostille stamp obtained in Russia is enough. No consulate is involved. The 1990 treaty on legal assistance formally removes the need for legalisation, but in practice Spanish universities, registry offices and employers almost always ask for an apostille: obtain it in advance.

Checked on 12 September 2026
Regime
Apostille
Convention in force since
25 September 1978
The apostille is affixed
On the original document
Second apostille on the translation
Not required
Translation
A sworn translator in Spain is required: a Russian notarised translation will not be accepted.
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The translation has to be made by a traductor jurado from the official register of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Sworn translators in Spain

Official register: www.exteriores.gob.es. 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: docs.cntd.ru, minjust.gov.ru, www.hcch.net

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