Have a residence permit translated into German
Residence permits that the immigration office and your employer recognise without a query — electronic card and supplementary sheet translated in full, every ancillary provision unambiguous.
A residence permit is complete only with the supplementary sheet — and reliable only when translated in full
Whether for an extension, taking up work or family reunification: we translate the electronic residence permit (eAT) together with the supplementary sheet in certified form — the purpose of residence, validity and all ancillary provisions such as the work permit or residence requirement remain unambiguous.
For the immigration office and extension applications: card and ancillary provisions without gaps
The electronic residence permit is a card in cheque format; the decisive conditions are on a separate supplementary sheet. If this is missing from the translation, the proof counts as incomplete — we translate both parts.
Why does the supplementary sheet have to be translated as well?
The card itself states the purpose of residence and validity, but conditions such as the work permit, residence requirement or resolutive conditions are on the supplementary sheet and in the chip. The supplementary sheet is valid only together with the eAT — which is why we translate the card and supplementary sheet together, so that the immigration office recognises the proof as complete.
Who issues the residence permit, and who is responsible for the translation?
The residence permit is issued by the local immigration office, with the involvement of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) for asylum-related permits. An authorised translator with a certification note produces the certified translation — so that it is ready for submission to authorities.
Are the ancillary provisions rendered word for word?
Yes. Wordings such as "gainful employment permitted" or "employment only with the approval of the immigration office" we render word for word, because they determine your rights; we add an explanatory note only where a condition would be misleading without explanation.
For employers and HR departments: proof that employment is permitted
Before hiring, the employer must check whether and how employment is permitted. This information is in the ancillary provisions — we make it legally readable.
How does the employer know that employment is permitted?
Whether employment is permitted follows from the ancillary provisions on the supplementary sheet — for example "gainful employment permitted" or a restriction to a particular employer. We translate this information so that the HR department can document its duty of examination cleanly.
How quickly is the certified translation available?
As a rule within a few working days, and for urgent cases by express; you usually receive the binding fixed-price quote within a few hours — in good time for the start date.
Do you treat the personal data confidentially?
Yes. Residence documents contain sensitive personal data; we transmit and store them exclusively via secured channels and limit access to the team handling them.
How your certified residence permit translation works
Document and upload
Send us your residence permit as a PDF, photo or scan – we check legibility, stamps and intended use.
Fixed price in 120 minutes
You receive a binding fixed-price quote with a delivery date, clearly calculated in advance.
Professional translators and revision
Assignment to a subject-matter translator; independent revision under the four-eyes principle per DIN EN ISO 17100.
Delivered certified
Digital advance version and, on request, the certified copy by post – officially recognised.
Translate a residence permit: German, English, French, Turkish, Spanish and over 60 languages
Whether for an authority, court, employer or university at home or abroad: we produce translations of residence permits and visas in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Arabic and over 60 other languages. Only native-speaker translators with a relevant background translate; every version is revised on the four-eyes principle in accordance with DIN EN ISO 17100 and certified on request – recognised by authorities and courts.
How your fixed price for the residence permit translation is calculated
We bill transparently by standard line (55 characters including spaces) from €0.95. The binding fixed price depends on volume, language combination, certification and the desired quality level – with no hidden costs and usually within about two hours.
Translate a residence permit – frequently asked questions
Do you also translate foreign residence documents?
Yes – we translate foreign residence permits, visas and notices with certification, including conditions and notes.
How are conditions and validity periods rendered?
Precise and complete – we render ancillary provisions, deadlines and purpose restrictions exactly.
How fast is it?
Quote usually within around 120 minutes; express handling possible for time-critical matters.
What does it cost?
From €0.95 per standard line; you receive a fixed price in advance.
Which authority requires the certified translation of the residence permit?
The immigration authority requires the certified translation of foreign permits and notices for extensions, change of purpose or a settlement permit, and for naturalisation the competent naturalisation authority does. We render the type of permit, conditions, purpose restriction and deadlines exactly, so that the legal status can be traced without gaps.
Are ancillary provisions and conditions translated in full?
Yes – ancillary provisions, conditions, deadlines and purpose restrictions are transferred completely and precisely, because the immigration office checks exactly these details. Nothing is omitted or summarised; we translate in certified form and in the required format.
Certified translation of residence and identity documents
With residence-related documents completeness is what counts: only when the card, the supplementary sheet and every ancillary provision have been rendered does the authority recognise the evidence. Alongside the residence permit we often also translate for the same procedure the passport, which Certificate of registration and the Birth certificate – certified and terminologically consistent.