The questions people hesitate to ask

The destination alone is not enough. Check both countries, document type, the Convention’s effect between them, objections and legalisation exemptions. Confirm the competent authority’s requirements before proceeding.

A sworn translation means the translator has taken an oath before a notary; they sign the translation and carry the responsibility. Notarisation is one step further: the notary confirms that the signature really belongs to that sworn translator. Almost every official procedure asks for the second. The institution receiving your document states which one it wants — if you are unsure, show us the letter and we will read it.

Not for translation: a legible photograph is enough. For an apostille or consular legalisation the ORIGINAL is required, because the certificate is stamped onto the document itself, not onto a copy. We collect the original by courier, return it the same way once the work is done, and give you the tracking number.

Sworn translation and notarisation: 1–2 working days. Apostille: 1–3 working days. Consular legalisation: 3–10 working days, depending on how booked the consulate is. Residence and citizenship applications move on the authority's own calendar; we do not set that timing and we do not pretend to. When we take your file we tell you where things actually stand that week.

Most of the work runs remotely: you send a photograph, we collect the original by courier if it is needed, and we send the result back the same way. Only issuing a power of attorney and certain consular applications require you in person — that is the law, not our preference. We tell you which applies to you in the first conversation.

RVP (разрешение на временное проживание) is a temporary residence permit: valid three years, not renewable, and subject to a quota for some nationalities. VNJ (вид на жительство) is permanent residence: no work permit needed, freedom to live and work anywhere in Russia, and the step towards citizenship. In some cases VNJ can be obtained directly without RVP — nationality, marriage, place of birth and a language certificate decide it.

Check e-İkamet for the documents required for your permit and circumstances. Missing documents do not automatically cancel your application: the authority may allow up to 30 days to provide them. If you miss the specified deadline, the application is discontinued. The competent authority decides the outcome.

There is no single application calendar for every university. Opening and closing dates depend on the institution, programme, academic year and applicant category. Check the current requirements and source date for your chosen programme. If a deadline is missing or has passed, do not assume applications are open; ask the university to confirm in writing. Check whether translation, apostille or recognition is required and allow time for the steps that apply to you.

For employment, usually yes. For study, usually no — the university makes its own assessment. In Türkiye recognition comes from YÖK, in Russia from Rosobrnadzor, and both can take months. Whether it applies to you is decided by the institution you are applying to. We do not start until we have asked, because an unnecessary recognition application costs both money and three months.

We give you the price in writing before any work starts, and we do not add charges later. State fees — the apostille fee, the consular charge, the residence card fee — are shown separately, because they are paid to the authority rather than to us and the authority sets the amount.