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Archival statement for Sweden: apostille step by step

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ApostilleHague Convention

Archival statement for Sweden

One apostille stamp obtained in Russia is enough. No consulate is involved.

What the apostille goes on
On the original
Second apostille on the translation
Not required
Translation
Only a sworn translator in the destination country
  1. 1

    Check the archival statement before you apply

    The stamp is only affixed to an original of the established form and in good condition. A laminated document, a Soviet-era form or one with corrections will not be apostilled: you need a duplicate first.

  2. 2

    Have the apostille affixed to the original

    State fee RUB 2,500 source5–15 working days no more than 5 working days at the archival authority itself; applying through an MFC public services centre adds the time to send documents back and forth, on average a few more working days

    The apostille on the archival statement is affixed by the authorised regional executive authority for archives, for statements from regional and municipal archives, or Rosarkhiv, the Federal Archival Agency, for statements from federal archives. The state fee is paid in advance and the receipt is attached to the application.

    The authorised regional executive authority for archives, for statements from regional and municipal archives, or Rosarkhiv, the Federal Archival Agency, for statements from federal archives
  3. 3

    Have the translation done by a sworn translator in Sweden

    A Russian notarised translation will not be accepted in Sweden: you need a translator sworn in the destination country. The document is translated together with the apostille, so this step comes last.

    This step is carried out in the destination country. We neither sell it nor charge for it.

State and consular feesRUB 2,500paid to the authorities and not refundable
Agency servicesRUB 0the steps ticked above, delivery not included; one document costs more than each of several
Time under the regulations5–15 working daysexcluding delivery and queues
Checked on 12 September 2026. Country details have not been verified: confirm the translation and consulate requirements with the receiving institution. Requirements are set by the receiving institution and may change.