You must always provide the original or a certified copy of the original. We also need a single photocopy for our files.
Documents in your country’s official language must be enclosed with a German translation of the original or certified copy. The translation must be performed by a publicly appointed, sworn translator. These can be found here …
The translation must be firmly secured to the original-language document, e.g. with a rivet (no staples or paper clips).
Translations of non-certified copies cannot be accepted.
If your qualifications are deemed to be equivalent, a professional certificate can only be issued if the following additional documents have been provided:
The medical certificate and police clearance certificate must be current when the permit is issued.
Please only apply for these if we expressly ask you to.
