FAQ: Do you have questions about passports and their translation? You can find the most important answers here:

Do you have questions about passport translation for Germany?

• + When do I need to have my passport translated?

  In principle, passports are usually multilingual and translated into the most common languages such as English, Spanish, French or Russian. However, if you are staying abroad for a longer period of time or dealing with the local authorities there, you will need translations of your travel documents. In some cases, even certified translations of the passport are then required.

• + What do I have to pay attention to when having my passport translated?

  Since this is an official document, a certified translation is usually required in order for the document to be accepted by the foreign institution. Our translations are done by sworn translators in Germany and are accepted by every authority as standard.
  
  Tip: If you have to submit the translation to the consulate, make sure you specify whether the translation is to be done explicitly by a translator registered at the consulate. The consulate will be happy to give you information on this.

Do you have questions about passport translation for abroad?

• + Which personal documents are almost always required from you when immigrating?

  Translations of your personal documents are almost always required when emigrating. This applies, for example, to an application for a visa, a permanent resident card, a green card, acquisition of citizenship or naturalization.
  
  Documents that a foreign authority may require from you include, for example:
  
  ➤ Passport and identity card
  ➤ Doctor's letter/medical report
  ➤ Banking and insurance documents
  ➤ Diploma and other certificates
  ➤ Driving license
  ➤ Birth certificate
  ➤ Marriage certificate
  ➤ Police clearance certificate
  ➤ Divorce documents
  ➤ Proof of nationality
  
  
  The embassy or consulate of your new home country will tell you exactly which document is required and whether you need to have certified translations made. Relocation agencies are emigration experts and, in addition to information, often offer complete packages with all the necessary administrative formalities.

• + What effects can incorrect translations have?

  Incorrect translations of personal documents can lead to a rejection of your application. Therefore, you should make sure that all documents are correctly translated and thus accepted by the relevant authorities. For documents such as police clearance certificates, marriage or birth certificates, authorities usually require certified translations.

• + What do I have to pay attention to when translating my passport?

  Since this is an official document, a certified translation is usually required in order for the document to be accepted by the foreign institution. Our translations are done by sworn translators in Germany and are also recognized abroad as standard.
  
  Tip:Check with the local authority, consulate or competent body in the country of destination to find out what requirements apply in your case. If you have to submit the translation to the consulate, make sure you specify whether the translation is to be done explicitly by a translator registered at the consulate. The consulate will be happy to give you information on this.

Do you have questions about the ordering/translation process for passports?

• + When will I receive my translation?

  lingoking offers you various options:
  
  "Standard shipping" takes 3 to 5 business days. With "express delivery", the translator will complete the translation within 2 to 3 working days. Certified translations are then handed over to Deutsche Post and it takes approximately 1-2 more business days until you receive your translation. You will receive the tracking number via your personal login area. Please note that we have no influence on the delivery time from the time of handover to Deutsche Post.
  
  

• + What does the translation of my passport cost?

  lingoking translates all types of documents and certifies the translation. The certified translation of your passport usually follows a standard price as the length does not vary. We offer you the translation of your passport starting from 46.90 euros. For a small surcharge, you can also order additional certified copies and an additional digital version. Thus, you will receive your certified translation not only by post, but also digitally as a scan. In addition, our express translation service is also available to you if you need it very quickly.
  
  

  Let the lingoking price calculator show you the exact costs for the translation of your passport now. The best thing is: With us you can also order the translation right away. At lingoking, we guarantee the highest quality, fast implementation and your complete satisfaction — all at an unbeatable price.
  
  

• + How many pages can I order for the price quoted and what do I have to do if additional endorsements/stamps/pages also need to be translated?

  Our fixed price starting at 49.90 Euros refers exclusively to the translation of the cover and data pages (personal details of the owner). For the translation of this content, enter "1" as the quantity in the price calculator. For each additional double page, please increase the indicated quantity by 1.
  
  

  Alternatively, please feel free to contact us and we will help you with your booking and go through the ordering steps with you personally.

• + Into which languages can I have my passport translated?

  We translate your passport into German as well as into any other desired language. No matter whether French, Russian, Polish, English, Romanian, Italian, Turkish or Farsi. Naturally by sworn specialist translators with the relevant industry knowledge!

• + What are the advantages of the lingoking translation service?

  Order your translation online easy and uncomplicated in just a few clicks. A copy of your passport (e.g. scan) is sufficient for the translation, we do not need the original.

• + Who translates my passport? Who has access to the documents?

  Your translation will only be carried out by professionally trained translators who are sworn in Germany. This ensures that your translation is recognized by all government offices and authorities. Only our translators will have access to your personal documents. Discretion and security are very important to us, which is why the encryption and upload in the digital order section also follow the highest security levels.

• + What is a certified translation?

  A certified translation is a translation of an official document provided with the translator's attestation clause. Such a translation can only be carried out by court sworn translators. The translator confirms the accuracy of the translation with his/her signature, stamp and attestation clause. The authenticity of the translation is thus guaranteed in a legally binding manner. When you order your translation from lingoking and select the “certification” option, we guarantee that the translation will be done by a translator who has been sworn by a court in Germany.
  
  

  Additional quality assurance is provided by our certification according to the European quality standard DIN EN ISO 17100 for translation services. If you need to get it done quickly, we also offer an express service that allows you to meet even the tightest deadlines. Of course, we will treat your documents confidentially!