Journal
Articles on document translation
We break down apostilles, legalization, and country-specific requirements — based on real orders.
Articles: 20
Getting a document from a Russian civil registry while living abroad: a case with a duplicate certificate
The original birth certificate was lost and the client has lived in Europe for years. We look at three ways to obtain a duplicate with an apostille — and which one turned out fastest.
A Russian work record book for a Czech trade licence: translating entries, stamps and abbreviations
For "bound" trades in the Czech Republic, work experience can be proven instead of a diploma. We explain how to translate a work record book so that the trade licensing office counts the experience.
Driving licence in Poland: a case of exchanging a Russian licence
For a foreigner with residence in Poland, a Russian licence is valid only for a limited time. We walk through the exchange: sworn translation, authenticity check and why the wait can be long.
Spanish citizenship by residence: which Russian documents to translate and in what order
Ten years of residence, the DELE and CCSE exams — and a set of Russian documents where every date matters. We go through the order: what to apostille first and what to translate after.
Marrying a Russian citizen in Spain: the certificate of capacity to marry and its translation
The Spanish registry asks for a "certificado de capacidad matrimonial", but Russia issues no such certificate. We explain what replaces it and how to prepare the documents so the expediente does not stall.
A foreigner coming to Russia: which documents to translate for the visa, registration and work
Invitation, migration registration, work permit, bank, notary — where a passport copy is enough and where a notarised translation is needed. Step by step, using the arrival of a specialist from Turkey.
Germany: recognition of a medical degree (Approbation) and why the translation had to be done twice
The state authority rejected a Russian notarised translation of the diploma and transcript. We look at translation requirements for Approbation and how to avoid paying for it twice.
Family reunification in Germany: the "fresh apostille" myth and the real reasons documents are returned
An apostille has no expiry date — yet documents for the German embassy still come back. We look at the real causes: worn certificates, transliteration mismatches and incomplete translations.
Aliyah to Israel: documents and a case with an archive certificate of the grandfather's nationality
Eligibility for repatriation is proven with ancestors' documents, which are often kept only in archives. We explain how to find, apostille and prepare an archive certificate for the consular check.
UAE: consular legalisation of a diploma for a work visa — five authorities instead of one apostille
The Emirates are not party to the Hague Convention, so a diploma has a long road through several agencies of two countries. We go through the chain step by step and where it most often breaks.
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