Does the criminal-record certificate need an apostille for citizenship?

To apply for citizenship, a criminal record certificate issued in Russia is required, with an apostille and certified translation into Italian. The certificate must not be older than 6 months.

Some participants report that a criminal record certificate obtained in other countries may not require an apostille. For example, a certificate from Germany does not need an apostille, but for Russia, this is a mandatory requirement.

If you are in Italy, you can request a criminal record certificate in Russia through a trusted person. This requires a notarized power of attorney.

Some participants discuss that it is best to obtain the criminal record certificate and apostille in Russia, as it may be cheaper and easier than doing it in Italy.