Russia Marriage Visa Document Guide
Party to the Apostille Convention. The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Justice or a regional court.
📋 Required Documents
Свидетельство о браке (Marriage Certificate)
Apostille required
Birth certificate
With apostille
Criminal record certificate
Within 6 months of issuance
Passport copy
Copy of all pages
Photo (3.5×4.5cm)
Taken within the last 6 months
📄 Marriage Record
Свидетельство о браке (Marriage Certificate)
Party to the Apostille Convention. The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Justice or a regional court.
⚠️ Important Notes
The marriage certificate is issued by ZAGS (civil registry office)
Apostille from the Ministry of Justice or a regional court
Russian documents require Korean translation and notarization
🗓️ Process Steps
- 1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in Russia and obtain a marriage certificate
- 2
Obtain Apostille
Obtain an apostille from the local apostille authority (it varies by country: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, courts, local government, etc.)
- 3
Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
- 4
Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
- 5
Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the apostille issued?
A. It depends on the type of document. For the marriage certificate, it is issued by the regional justice department; for the criminal record certificate, by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (МВД).
Q. Where can documents be translated and notarized?
A. Translation notarized by either a Korean notary or a Russian notary is accepted.
Russia Marriage Visa Document Guide
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