Is it necessary to legalize document translations for visa D?

Some participants report that for certain documents, such as birth or marriage certificates, legalization at the consulate is mandatory. However, for other documents, notarization and apostille may be sufficient.

If documents are already legalized in Russia, you can try showing them at the Italian consulate in another country to clarify if they will be accepted without re-legalization.

It is important to remember that documents issued in English do not need to be translated. However, all other documents require translation and legalization.