IHK Certificate Translation: Get Your Vocational Qualification Recognised

Delivery usually takes 3 to 6 working days; it may vary depending on the language and scope. Your personal delivery time is stated in your quote. You receive the PDF by email first, followed by the stamped original by post. If you are also applying for recognition through IHK FOSA, keep in mind that their assessment process can take several weeks to months depending on complexity, so starting your translation early gives you a buffer.

A clear scan or smartphone photo is sufficient for us to create your certified translation. You keep your original safe at home. However, some authorities require the translation to reference an officially certified copy. We note in our certification that the translation was made from a copy, which is accepted by German authorities.

Yes. Our translations are created by sworn translators, known in German as vereidigte Übersetzer, who are officially registered with German courts. This certification is required and accepted by German authorities including Ausländerbehörde, IHK, and Arbeitsagentur. For use abroad, check with the receiving authority whether they also require an apostille on the original certificate.

You pay only after you receive your translation. The certified document arrives in your inbox first, then you receive an invoice with a 14-day payment period. No prepayment, no credit card required. You can review your translation before transferring the payment.

No, you do not receive a new German IHK-Prüfungszeugnis. Instead, the competent body issues a Gleichwertigkeitsbescheid, an official decision confirming how your foreign qualification compares to the German reference occupation. Your original foreign certificate remains your core document. Both the foreign certificate and the recognition decision may need certified translations depending on what authorities or employers request.