Russia Certificate Attestation
Russia
Russian certificate attestation covers all document types including educational credentials, ZAGS (civil registry) certificates, and commercial documents. Our team is experienced with the specific requirements of Russian document attestation.
Services We Offer for Russia
ZAGS Birth Certificate Legalization
Complete consular legalization of Russian ZAGS birth certificates through Ministry of Justice, MFA Consular Department, and UAE attestation for visa and residency purposes.
ZAGS Marriage Certificate Legalization
Full legalization chain for Russian marriage certificates from ZAGS verification through MFA consular processing and UAE attestation for family visa applications.
Educational Document Legalization
Legalization of Russian university diplomas and academic transcripts with Minobrnauki verification, Ministry of Justice authentication, and MFA consular processing.
Criminal Record Certificate Legalization
Priority legalization of Russian criminal record certificates (spravka o nesudimosti) from the Ministry of Interior, with expedited processing to preserve validity periods.
Commercial Document Legalization
Consular legalization of Russian company registrations (EGRUL extracts), corporate powers of attorney, and commercial agreements for UAE business operations.
Certified Translation and Legalization Bundle
Combined certified Russian-to-English or Russian-to-Arabic translation with complete consular legalization processing, ensuring documents meet all language and authentication requirements.
Document Types Covered
Requirements
- Original documents
- Passport copy
- Russian notarization
- Consular legalization
Special Requirements
- • Russian documents must complete the full consular legalization chain in strict sequential order: issuing authority verification, Ministry of Justice authentication, MFA Consular Department legalization. Skipping any step invalidates the entire process and requires restarting from the beginning.
- • Russian-language documents require certified translation by a translator recognized by UAE authorities. The translation itself may need to be notarized by a Russian Notariat or UAE-certified translator before it is accepted alongside the legalized original document.
Attestation Process
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1Document collection
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2Russian notarization
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3Consular legalization
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4UAE MOFA attestation
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5Delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Russian ZAGS certificates from regional offices outside Moscow and St. Petersburg may require additional time for interdepartmental verification. Start the process at least 6 weeks before your UAE deadline.
- Ensure your Russian documents carry the correct form number (for ZAGS certificates) and official stamps, as the Ministry of Justice will reject documents with formatting irregularities or missing seals.
- If your Russian documents were issued during the Soviet era (USSR), additional verification by the Russian state archive (GARF) may be required to confirm document continuity with current Russian civil registry records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Russia uses the consular legalization route for documents going to countries that require it, which involves a multi-step process through Russian government agencies. Russian documents must be verified by the issuing authority, authenticated by the Russian Ministry of Justice, then legalized by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Department, before final attestation. GreenAttest manages this entire chain to ensure your documents are properly legalized for UAE use.
ZAGS (Zapis Aktov Grazhdanskogo Sostoyaniya) is the Russian civil registry office that issues birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates. ZAGS certificates must follow the full legalization chain: ZAGS verification, Ministry of Justice authentication, MFA Consular Department legalization, and then UAE-side attestation. GreenAttest coordinates with ZAGS offices across Russian regions to obtain verified certificates and manages the entire legalization process.
The complete Russian consular legalization process typically takes 20-30 business days due to the multiple government agencies involved. This includes ZAGS or issuing authority verification (5-7 days), Ministry of Justice authentication (5-7 days), MFA Consular Department legalization (5-10 days), and UAE-side processing (3-5 days). GreenAttest expedited service can reduce total processing to 15-20 business days.
Yes, Russian educational documents including university diplomas (diplom), academic transcripts, and professional qualifications can be legalized for UAE use. Educational documents follow a similar legalization chain but may require verification by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science (Minobrnauki) instead of the Ministry of Justice. GreenAttest identifies the correct verification pathway for your specific educational credentials.
The attestation route depends on the specific requirements of the UAE authority receiving your documents. In some cases, consular legalization is required; in others, alternative authentication methods may apply. GreenAttest assesses your specific situation and determines the most efficient and accepted authentication pathway for your Russian documents, ensuring they are recognized by UAE institutions.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 10-15 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Region
- Europe
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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