How to renew a foreign passport abroad in Tbilisi after a legal name change (do you need an apostilled marriage certificate)?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
Russia has no embassy in Georgia (diplomatic ties cut since 2008); passport services are handled by the Russian Interests Section at the Swiss Embassy in Tbilisi, on Chavchavadze Ave; apostille on a Russian marriage certificate is not required for this internal Russian consular service — the original document is enough.
What the community said
You can apply for a renewed passport after a name change through the Russian Interests Section at the Swiss Embassy in Tbilisi — this functions as Russia's de facto consular office in Georgia since there's no direct embassy.
21 days ago Russian Interests Section, Chavchavadze Ave, Tbilisi
Apostilling the marriage certificate isn't required for this — apostille is only needed when a document is used in a foreign country's legal system, not for your own country's consular services abroad.
21 days ago
Book an appointment in advance and bring the original marriage certificate, old passport, and a domestic ID that already shows the updated surname.
21 days ago
Because consular capacity in Tbilisi is limited, passport renewal can take longer than usual — some travelers report it's faster through a consulate in a neighboring country, such as Armenia.
21 days ago Russian consulate in Yerevan (alternative)