Journal
Articles on document translation
We break down apostilles, legalization, and country-specific requirements — based on real orders.
Articles: 5
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 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.
Translating a passport for a visa: a step-by-step guide
What exactly is translated in a passport, whether an apostille is needed, and how long it usually takes.
Apostille on civil-registry documents: who affixes it and why applications are refused
Certificates of birth, marriage, divorce, and name change — which authority apostilles them, how long it takes, and why applications come back. We go through the common grounds for refusal.
Translating documents for a temporary residence permit in Russia: common reasons for refusal
Foreign documents for a temporary residence permit are checked strictly. We have collected the typical mistakes in translation and formatting that get a package rejected.