Bulgarian to German Translation: Get Your Documents Accepted
Moving to Germany for work, getting your qualifications recognized, or registering a family event? German authorities require certified translations of your Bulgarian documents. We deliver translations that get accepted the first time, so you can focus on your new start in Germany.
You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner.
Why does it need to be certified?
In Germany, official documents must be translated by a vereidigter Übersetzer, a translator officially sworn in by a German court. Only these certified translations are accepted by German authorities like the Ausländerbehörde (immigration office), Standesamt (registry office), or professional recognition bodies. A regular translation, even if accurate, will be rejected at the counter.
Your path to a certified Bulgarian-German translation
Send your document
Take a clear photo or scan of your Bulgarian document and upload it through our form or send it by email. A readable photo from your phone is perfectly fine.
Receive your quote
You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Confirm with one click
Found in your quote email is a confirmation button. One click, and your sworn translator begins work immediately.
Receive your translation
Your certified translation arrives as a PDF by email, followed by the stamped and signed original by post. 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.
Pay at your convenience
You receive the invoice together with your translation. You have 14 days to pay by bank transfer. Your documents are already in your hands.
When you need Bulgarian-German certified translation
Bulgarian professionals, tradespeople, and families relocating to Germany face specific documentation requirements. Whether you are an electrician from Sofia seeking Anerkennung (qualification recognition), a nurse applying for Approbation (medical license), or registering your marriage at the Standesamt, German authorities require your Bulgarian documents in certified German translation.
Trade qualification recognition
Getting your Bulgarian trade certificate (electrician, mechanic, carpenter) recognized by the Handwerkskammer or IHK requires certified translations of your diploma, training records, and work references.
- Diploma (professional qualification)
- Training certificates
- Work references
Medical license (Approbation)
Doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals from Bulgaria need certified translations of their medical degrees, Approbationsurkunde, and practical training records for the state health authority.
- Medical diploma
- Bulgarian medical license
- Practical training certificates
Family registration and marriage
For marriage in Germany, family reunification, or registering a birth, the Standesamt requires certified translations of your Bulgarian civil status documents.
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Certificate of no impediment
Residence permits and visas
For residence permits or family member visas, the Ausländerbehörde and German embassy require certified translations of your qualification documents and employment contracts.
- Diploma and degree certificates
- Employment contract
- Professional qualification proof
What we need from you
To create your certified Bulgarian-German translation, we need a clear, readable copy of your document. Here is your checklist:
- A clear scan or photo of your Bulgarian document (all pages)
- If your document has an apostille, include that page as well
- Let us know the purpose (recognition, marriage, visa) so we use the correct terminology
- For diplomas: include the transcript with subjects and grades if available
About the apostille
Many German authorities require Bulgarian documents to have an Apostille for authentication. This must be obtained in Bulgaria before translation, so we can translate the apostille text together with your document. If you are unsure whether you need one, check with the German authority first, or ask us and we can advise based on your situation.
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Your questions answered
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. Simple documents like birth certificates are often ready faster, while comprehensive diploma packages with transcripts may take the full timeframe. You receive the PDF by email first, then the original by post. Note that the official recognition process itself (handled by German authorities) can take several weeks or months after you submit your translated documents.
No, a clear scan or photo is sufficient for creating the translation. Our sworn translator certifies that the translation accurately reflects the copy provided. German authorities accept this. However, the authority may separately require you to present the original document or a certified copy when you submit your application.
Yes. Our translations are made by a vereidigter Übersetzer (sworn translator) officially registered with German courts. They are accepted by all German authorities: the Ausländerbehörde, Standesamt, recognition offices (Anerkennungsstellen), chambers of commerce, and universities. The translation includes the translator's stamp, signature, and registration number.
You pay after you receive your translation. The invoice arrives together with your completed translation. You have 14 days to transfer the amount. No prepayment, no credit card needed. Your documents are already in your hands when you pay.
It depends on the authority and purpose. Many German recognition offices and registry offices require an Apostille on Bulgarian documents. Bulgaria is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so you obtain the apostille in Bulgaria before having the document translated. This way, we translate the apostille text as well. If unsure, check with the specific German authority or contact us for guidance.
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