비전 아포코리아
Apostille Convention Member (Accession Deposited 1992-05-31)
Russia Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Russia?
Check documents/issuing agencies, the translation/notarization/apostille process, and Russia official information.
Quick Summary — Acceded to the Convention in 1992 → submission is possible with an apostille alone (no consular confirmation needed). Private documents require notarization first.
HCCH official status — Succession declared 1991-09-04 · entry into force 1992-05-31 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
Russia — Which Documents Are You Submitting?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, online-issuance availability, and authentication notes. Official links are official sites of government, courts, or public institutions.
Personal & Family
Family Relation Certificate · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing Agency — Korean courts (city/district/town offices handling family register administration)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report
Issuing Agency — the school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)
Corporate & Business
Corporate Registration Certificate · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing Agency — the Registry Office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official names/URLs are current as of the check date and may change.
Russia Authentication Process
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Russia? The basic flow is as follows:
Russia — Guide by Purpose of Submission
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation — the list below is for reference only and is not a definitive guide.
Study Abroad
Degree certificates and transcripts are commonly required in many actual cases.
Employment
Criminal record reports and degree certificates are commonly required in many actual cases.
International Marriage
Marriage relation certificates and family relation certificates are commonly required in many actual cases.
Business & Corporate
Corporate Registration Certificate and Business Registration Certificate may be used, but the exact list needs to be confirmed.
Documents Brought From Russia to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Russia to Korea, it must first go through Russia's issuing agency.
Issuing Agency Varies by Document Type
In Russia, the responsible agency differs by document type. Apostilles are issued by the Ministry of Justice for judicial documents, the Prosecutor General's Office for prosecution-related documents, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) for internal affairs documents, ZAGS (Civil Registry Office) for civil registry documents, and the Federal Archival Agency for education/records documents.
Stricter Translation/Notarization Rules
A February 2025 amendment to the notary law tightened translator registration requirements. The exact current requirements need to be confirmed.
Russia Official
The links below are for Russia government and related official guidance. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please double-check the exact submission method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above. Please note that similar domains other than korea-seoul.mid.ru above may not be official.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to handle on your own? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille — Vision ApoKorea can help you check and complete every required step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Russia — Does Submitted Documents Require an Apostille?
Russia has been an Apostille Convention Member since 1992. Public documents that meet the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular confirmation.
Russia — Where Do You Get an Apostille for Documents?
Depending on the document type, apostilles are issued by the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Civil Registry Office (ZAGS), the Federal Archival Agency, and others.
Where can I find information about the Russian Embassy in Korea?
Please use only the official domain, korea-seoul.mid.ru. Similar domains may carry phishing risk.
How long does processing take?
Processing time varies by document type, whether translation is needed, quantity, and recent international circumstances, so we cannot provide a fixed timeframe. We will advise individually after reviewing your documents.
How much does it cost?
Government fees, translation costs, notarization fees, and agency fees are all separate and vary by document and quantity. Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple documents together. Get a Quote.
