You may have noticed in your Localyze profile that you’re asked to obtain German translations of your officially issued documents. This usually applies to a degree, marriage certificate, or birth certificate. For the purpose of your embassy appointment, it’s important that you obtain German translations if your documents are not originally issued in German or English. If your documents are officially issued in English, it is still recommended that you obtain a German translation, as you may be asked by the authorities after you’ve arrived in Germany to obtain translations for the purpose of registration, or for your residence permit application.

Our preferred partner for translation services is BERBA. They provide translations from and into a majority of languages and are super quick. They also provide translations from sworn translators. Of course, you can use a different translator, but please be sure that they can issue a sworn or certified translation, as this is generally what is required by authorities.

If you ever have a doubt about whether or not any of this information applies to you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your case manager.