Diploma recognition and translation

To find the current prices for certified translations in Germany, you can check online resources or contact sworn translators directly. Look for registers of sworn translators to find nearby professionals and inquire about their rates. Elena Siegel is one such translator whose services can be inquired about for pricing.

For notarized translations of documents into German for embassy purposes in Moscow, consider the Bureau of Evgeny Lebedev, which offers a good balance of price and quality.

To begin the process of diploma recognition in Germany, it is advisable to explore options for handling some procedures in Russia first. Notarizing educational documents in Russia may simplify the subsequent recognition process in Germany. Checking specific requirements for document preparation and validation is recommended.

For qualified employment in Germany, an apostille on university diplomas is generally not required if the institution is recognized in the Anabin database. A certified (sworn) translation of the diploma into German, combined with the official Anabin documentation, is typically sufficient for most employers and visa authorities.

For a German work visa application requiring ANABIN recognition: 1. **ANABIN Printouts**: Printouts from the ANABIN database are generally sufficient to confirm the recognition of both the higher education institution (HEI) and the specific academic specialty. 2. **Specialty Recognition**: If the applicant's specific specialty is not listed under their HEI on ANABIN, it is acceptable to provide a printout confirming the HEI's recognition and a separate printout confirming the specialty's recognition (even if found under a different HEI). 3. **Documents**: A diploma with an apostille and a certified translation is typically required. While some cases might permit a translation without an apostille, it's advisable to check current embassy/conulate requirements. 4. **Language Proficiency**: Proof of language proficiency (e.g., certificates) is usually not required if the applicant holds a recognized university degree.

If a user changes their name/surname before applying for a German visa or program (like FSJ), they do not need to reissue old academic certificates or diplomas. They must obtain an official name change certificate, get it apostilled in the issuing country, and have it translated by a sworn translator (vereidigter Übersetzer) in Germany to present alongside their old documents.