farjojo71

Hi all. Just applied for a German PC for my hubby who served in the Army many moons ago and I know we have to get the certificate translated. My question is: Does anyone know whether a German friend of ours who was born and bred in Germany is allowed to provide the translation? He lived in Germany until he was 30 years old. Thanks in advance

petesdragon

Hello, was in the same position couple of years ago, I was told that along with the translation I also had to provide the translator's details so they can check their qualifications, got a lady near Peterborough (Cambs) to do the translation for about £20

Lisa_W

Is the translation requirement a recent thing? I also had to get a German police check for our PR application and I didn't have to send in a translation with mine. That was four years ago.

Novocastrian

Nor did I. But that was 19 years ago.

Invictus

I think u need to get it translated with a person who is licensed to do German-English translation and they usually put their address and contact details at the bottom of the translated paper.

Novocastrian

I've just realized that since I was living in Germany the last time I applied for PR, I applied through Bonn. I imagine that one or two of the British Embassy personnel there might possibly read a little German.

Stu_g2004

what documents did you send for proof? just a notarized copy of your passport? Im about to apply for my German PC

puggirl

we also didnt get our french police certificates translated and that was only last year

pdarwin

I have a friend who lives in Germany and is a certified graduate translator who can translate these documents and certify and stamp them too. Turnaround is fast if you're in a hurry.
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