passport

The question is valid. A passport is a document specifically designed to be internationally valid and recognized. Like a national identity card and a driver's license, it's an official photo ID. Unlike the (German) national identity card, however, it also allows you to travel outside the EU. So why would it need to be translated? In short: there are countries where your native language or the official languages listed in your passport are not widely spoken. However, in certain situations, you still need to present your identification documents. This might be the case, for example, if you plan to stay abroad for an extended period or if you need to appear before the police (e.g., as a witness to a theft).

If a certified translation of your passport is required, you will normally be asked to provide one. To be on the safe side, we generally recommend that you check with the recipients whether a certified translation of the identification document is necessary or not.

You don't just need your passport to travel the world. It's also essential if your trip takes you to a new country for an extended period. Depending on how long and where you plan to stay, you'll most likely need to prove your identity sooner or later. In many countries, your passport should suffice. However, in some countries, the language of your passport might not be understood, in which case you'll need a certified translation. You can order such a certified translation quickly, easily, and online from us. Then you can begin your stay abroad without any worries.

Even outside your home country, you might witness a crime or come into contact with the police in some other way. You might be required to give a statement or assist in the investigation. In any case, you will need to prove your identity. And if your original identification documents are not understood or accepted, a certified translation is usually the only solution. You can obtain this from a professional translation service like us. Our sworn translators will provide you with a certified translation of your passport that is recognized by foreign police. This also applies to other foreign offices and authorities.

If you need a certified translation of your passport or ID card, we're happy to help – whether for a court, the police, or another authority. We ensure that the translation of your most important documents runs smoothly and that the content is accurately rendered in the target language. We are triple ISO certified: for our translation services (ISO 17100:2015), our quality management (ISO 9001:2015), and our information security (ISO/IEC 27001:2013).