Certified translations for emigrants: making emigration and immigration easier
Emigration – Immigration – Visa
You often require certified translations of documents when emigrating or immigrating to another country. These translations must be done by a sworn translator and confirm that the translation is authentic and matches the original document.
Why is a certified translation necessary?
You require certified translations to ensure the validity of your documents in another country, as they are recognised by authorities and other official bodies.
Which documents need to be certified?
Which documents you require depends on the country in question. The following documents usually need a certified translation:
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Death certificate
- School reports
- Employer’s references
- University degrees
- Certificates of professional qualifications
- Identity documents
Where can you obtain certified translations?
You can request certified translations from sworn translators. These translators are sworn in by a court or other official body and are authorised to provide certified translations.
Our services
We offer certified translations of documents for emigrants and immigrants in all languages. Our team of experienced and qualified translators specialises in the translation of official documents.
Our prices
The price depends on the type of document, the language combination and the scope of the translation. We will gladly provide you with an individual offer.
Contact
Please contact us and let us advise you. We will gladly help you with any question regarding certified translations for emigration and immigration.
Emigration: Live, study, work abroad
Have you ever thought about living in another country? Leaving life behind on a heavenly island or in a vibrant city on the other side of the world may sound like a dream, but for millions of expatriates, living abroad is a reality.
Making emigration easier with Berlin Translate
Our translation agency Berlin Translate provides certified translations to assist you in preparing for your departure, as well as numerous articles written by our translators to inspire you and help you settle abroad.
InterNations, the world’s largest community for people living and working abroad, recently surveyed more than 14,400 expatriates about their life abroad for its annual survey, the Expat Insider. Expatriates answered numerous questions about various aspects of daily life in their host countries, such as quality of life, ease of settlement, working abroad, family life, personal finances and living expenses.
You may instantly think of popular destinations such as the United States, Spain or the United Kingdom when you start imagining your destination, but the following destinations were rated as the top ten places to live abroad in 2015 by expatriates around the world.
Applying for a visa when emigrating: find out which documents you need for your application, including certified translations
If you intend to emigrate, you will usually need a visa. The requirements for a visa application vary depending on the country you want to move to. In most cases, however, you will be required to provide certain documents, including certified translations of your German-language documents.
| Country | Address | Documents |
| Australia | Department of Home Affairs | Valid passport, visa application form, proof of sufficient means, proof of accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of a (round-trip) flight reservation in case of a longer stay |
| Address: 50 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia | ||
| Canada | Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) | Valid passport, visa application form, proof of sufficient means, proof of accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of a (round-trip) flight reservation in case of a longer stay |
| Address: 10 Waverley Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1L1, Canada | ||
| United States | Bureau of Consular Affairs | Valid passport, visa application form, proof of sufficient means, proof of accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of a (round-trip) flight reservation in case of a longer stay |
| Address: 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520, USA | ||
| United Kingdom | UK Visas and Immigration | Valid passport, visa application form, proof of sufficient means, proof of accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of a (round-trip) flight reservation in case of a longer stay |
| Address: 20 Millbank, London SW1P 4DP, UK | ||
| Switzerland | Office fédéral des migrations (ODM) | Valid passport, visa application form, proof of sufficient means, proof of accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of a (round-trip) flight reservation in case of a longer stay |
| Address: Bundeshaus West, 3003 Bern, Switzerland | ||
| Spain | Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación | Valid passport, visa application form, proof of sufficient means, proof of accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of a (round-trip) flight reservation in case of a longer stay |
| Address: Paseo de la Castellana, 160, 28046 Madrid, Spain | ||
| France | Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Valid passport, visa application form, proof of sufficient means, proof of accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of a (round-trip) flight reservation in case of a longer stay |
| Address: 37 Quai d’Orsay, 75007 Paris, France | ||
| Italy | Ministero dell’Interno | Valid passport, visa application form, proof of sufficient means, proof of accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of a (round-trip) flight reservation in case of a longer stay |
| Address: Piazza del Viminale, 1, 00184 Rom, Italy |
- Visa requirements may vary depending on the type of visa.
- It is important to check the latest requirements with the consulate or embassy of the country you plan to travel to.
- You can usually find information on visa requirements on the website of the consulate or embassy.
Why is a certified translation necessary?
You require a certified translations to ensure the validity of your documents in your destination country, since they are recognised by authorities and other official bodies.
Which documents need to be certified?
Which documents are required depends on the visa in question. The following documents usually need a certified translation:
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Death certificate
- School reports
- Employer’s references
- University degrees
- Certificates of professional qualifications
- Identity documents
Where can you obtain certified translations?
You can request certified translations from sworn translators. These translators are sworn in by a court or other official body and are authorised to provide certified translations.
How are certified translations made?
A sworn translator is allowed to do certfied translations. The translator translates the document into the target language and then confirms that the translation is authentic and matches the original document.
Certified translations for emigrants
Our online translation office offers certified translations of your official documents, which are recognised abroad and made specifically for your emigration. All you have to do is upload your documents for translation via our 24/7 online form and state the language combination you require. You will then receive a free, no-obligation quote. If you agree with the price, you will receive your translation within a few days by e-mail and free of charge by post (regardless of your address).
Certified translations specially made for your emigration project
Whether you are already in the country, abroad or in the process of planning, our sworn translators will gladly advise you on the necessary steps.
Certified translations adapted to your emigration project within or outside the European Union
To avoid unpleasant surprises on arrival, you should be clear whether you want to emigrate to an EU country or to a country outside the EU, as different rules apply to the recognition of your official documents depending on which country you are emigrating to.
Certified translations for your expatriation within the EU:
In this case, our translation agency can offer you a simple, professional translation service at unbeatable value for money. All you need is a certified translation done by a translator who is sworn in before a court in the EU (e.g. in Germany). Accordingly, there is no need for an apostille or legalisation here. This is the simplest and cheapest option for having your official documents recognised abroad.
Certified translations for your expatriation outside the EU:
In this case, the procedure is a little more expensive and time-consuming, but it is worth it. Who doesn’t dream of being able to live in Thailand, the United States or Mexico? All you have to do is ensure early enough that your documents are apostilled by the authorities concerned. After that, we can translate your documents and certify both your document and the apostille. In some cases, you may also need to have your document authenticated. If so, we recommend that you contact us directly.
Our advice for expats: In addition to our translation service, we also offer standard translations of your documents such as applications, CVs and much more. Thus, you obtain a professional translation at a reasonable price – a must-have to find work abroad more easily.
Prepare for your emigration in the best possible way with our expats-oriented translation agency
We love languages as much as we love travelling. That’s why we guarantee future expatriates the certified translation of their official document for their emigration at a preferential price.
Our translation agency in Berlin provides a translation service specially suited to travellers and expats. Being expats and translators ourselves, we have all the skills to advise you in the best possible way. Therefore, we know which official document you should have translated and certified by a sworn translator, and we select the most suitable translator for your destination country.
Certified translations for emigrants: Your advantages with Berlin Translate
- Preferential rate for people living abroad
- One of the best value-for-money service for certified translations of official documents
- translation + certification + free delivery worldwide
- Certified translations especially for authorities, administrative bodies and universities
- Fast turnaround (2-3 working days on average)
- Delivery by post and e-mail / online commission
- Easy payment by bank transfer or credit card
- Personal consultation: We will recommend the type of translation you really need to ensure that your file is processed correctly. Our language experts can also assist you if you need an apostille, for example.
Order certified translations for emigrants online
Do you want to emigrate and learn more about cultural differences, visit a foreign country, travel around the world, do an Erasmus exchange? Request a certified translation of your documents.