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Germany: English Documents Usually Need No Translation
For German citizenship by descent or restoration, the German missions in the US say English documents usually do not need translating. Documents in any other language must be translated by a sworn translator.
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What the rules say
| What it says | |
|---|---|
| German missions in the US | “Eine Übersetzung englischsprachiger Dokumente ist in der Regel nicht notwendig.” source |
| Bundesverwaltungsamt (BVA) | For §5 and §15 StAG applications, foreign-language documents need a translation by a sworn translator; translations by others are not accepted. |
Where we fit
For US documents in English, nowhere — they go as they are. For a document in another language, the BVA requires a sworn translator, which a US certified translation is not; ask the BVA or your mission what it accepts before ordering anything.
Frequently asked questions
Do my US documents need a German translation for German citizenship?
Usually not: German missions in the US say English documents generally need no translation.
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