Authentication chain for Adoption Documents bound for Russia
Russia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Adoption Documents must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Russia).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Russia accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Russia requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Adoption Documents
Notarisation of inter-country adoption documents (Hague-compliant).
Common reasons clients prepare Adoption Documents for Russia: รับบุตรบุญธรรมจากไทยไปสหรัฐ/ยุโรป · Home study report · Background documents.
Source documents to bring: Home study / DSW approval, พาสปอร์ตผู้รับบุตรบุญธรรม.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1–2 วันทำการ.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) — 2-3 business days (1-day express available).
Apostille included with the MFA step — no embassy fees.
Total ~5-7 business days · Express ~2-3 days.
Document checklist
- Original Adoption Documents (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- State Apostille as the destination
- Power of attorney (if our runner files on your behalf)
- Certified translation (if the destination requires local language)
FAQ
Will my Adoption Documents be accepted in Russia?
Yes — after the Apostille, Russia accepts it directly with no extra embassy step.
Total turnaround?
5-7 business days · express in 2-3 days.
Total cost?
Notary quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) (includes Apostille).
Does an Apostille expire?
The Apostille itself does not expire, but many receiving authorities want documents dated within 3-6 months — verify with the recipient.