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Diploma for Portugal, issued in Moscow: apostille step by step

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ApostilleHague Convention

Diploma for Portugal, issued in Moscow

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 diploma 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 source5–45 working days 5 working days as standard; up to 45 working days if the authority has to send an enquiry to the university or an archive to confirm that the diploma is genuine

    The apostille on the diploma is affixed by МФЦ «Мои документы» района Соколиная Гора (апостиль на документы об образовании). The state fee is paid in advance and the receipt is attached to the application.

    МФЦ «Мои документы» района Соколиная Гора (апостиль на документы об образовании)
    Москва, Большая Семёновская улица, д. 23А · metro Электрозаводскаяdaily 8:00–20:00, no lunch break, open every daythe application is submitted through Gosuslugi; at an MFC public services centre only the completed apostille is affixed to the original document in person+7 (495) 777-77-77Book an appointment
    • Since February 2024 the apostille on educational documents has been transferred from the Moscow Department of Education and Science to MFC public services centres
    • The former intake address (2-й Балтийский переулок, 3, м. Сокол) is no longer in use
    • At the MFC public services centre you have to present the original document so that the prepared apostille can be affixed to it

    You may apply to the authorised body of any region, regardless of where the university or college that issued the diploma is located or which level it belongs to.

  3. 3

    Have the translation done by a sworn translator in Portugal

    A Russian notarised translation will not be accepted in Portugal: 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 regulations5–45 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.