Whenever applying for a process at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany or Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany that includes documents that are not in German, they will need to be translated to German in order to be accepted. Common reasons for submitting Spanish to German translations include citizenship applications, visa applications, passport renewals and more. In today’s article, we will discuss Spanish to German translations and the requirements for the German consulates.
Translating documents from Spanish to German requires a special skillset. A professional translator who is fluent in both German and Spanish is necessary to ensure that the translation is completed correctly. The translation must not omit any information from the original, and must translate all of the information faithfully in accordance with the original. Spanish to German translations require fully understanding the source language (Spanish) and being able to translate it correctly into the target language (German). Often, Spanish documents contain handwriting that is difficult to read, so an expert is crucial to be able to provide a correct translation.
In addition to translating the document correctly, usually all documents that have been issued in a foreign country (provided it is an apostille member country) will require an apostille that must be translated to German prior to submitting it. For example, a Colombian birth certificate will need to be apostilled and then both the birth certificate and apostille will need to be translated to German. The applicant must obtain the apostille prior to translating the document. The apostille acts as a document that authenticates the original before the German authorities. For more information on apostilles, click here.
In addition to translating the document thoroughly and correctly, it is imperative that the translation is prepared according to the Embassy or Consulate’s rules, otherwise, it could lead to delayed process or worse, a denied application. As a result, it is recommended to verify all translation requirements with the Embassy or Consulate where you are applying to ensure compliance with these. Different processes may have different rules and requirements, and thus, it is important to understand what these are prior to submitting your documents for translation.
In addition to ensuring the translation is correct, the translations need to be certified. CSH Translation is proud to be an official translation partner of the Consulate General of Germany in Miami, and CSH Translation works with all of the German consulates in the United States. We would be happy to assist you with any English to German translations for the Embassy of Germany or Consulate of Germany in any state. If you are submitting to a German consulate in another country, please contact us for further assistance.
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