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Chinese-German Certified Translation for APS, Visa and Marriage

Planning to study in Germany, get married, or apply for a business visa? German authorities require beglaubigte Übersetzungen of your Chinese documents. Our court-sworn translators deliver translations accepted by APS, universities, embassies, and registry offices across Germany.

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Why does it need to be certified?

German authorities are strict about paperwork. A simple translation will be rejected at the counter. Instead, you need a beglaubigte Übersetzung, a certified translation made by a vereidigter Übersetzer, a translator officially sworn in at a German court. This translator stamps and signs the document, confirming it is complete and accurate. Without this certification, the Akademische Prüfstelle (APS), visa office, or Standesamt will simply refuse your application.

Your path to a certified Chinese-German translation

1

Send your document

Upload or email a clear photo or scan of your Chinese document. The original stays safely with you.

2

Receive your quote

You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner.

3

Confirm with one click

Accept the quote directly from your email. Your sworn translator begins work immediately.

4

Receive your translation

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.

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Pay at your convenience

You receive your translation first. Only then do you pay, with 14 days to complete the bank transfer.

Typical situations for Chinese-German translation

Whether you are a student heading to Germany, planning a wedding, or expanding your business, here are the most common scenarios where you need certified translations of Chinese documents:

APS application for studying in Germany

The Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) verifies your Chinese educational credentials before you can apply to German universities. According to the German missions in China, certified German translations of diplomas and transcripts are required.

  • Degree certificates and diplomas
  • Transcripts and mark sheets
  • APS certificate documentation

Student visa and residence permit

For your national visa at the German embassy in China and later your Aufenthaltstitel at the Ausländerbehörde, officials need to read and verify your documents. The German embassy requires complete documentation in German.

  • Educational certificates
  • Proof of finances or scholarship letters
  • Supporting documents

Marriage recognition in Germany

If you married in China and want the marriage recognised by a German Standesamt, you need certified translations of your civil status documents, often after legalisation or Apostille.

Business visa and work assignments

Professionals working between China and Germany often need certified translations for visa applications and proof of employment. Consulates require company documents translated into the target language.

  • Company registry extracts
  • Employment contracts
  • Business invitations and licenses

What we need from you

Getting started is simple. You do not need to send the original document, a clear scan or photo is enough for most purposes.

  • A legible scan or photo of your Chinese document, including all pages, seals, and stamps
  • Information about where you will use the translation, so we apply the correct terminology
  • For booklet-format diplomas: photos of all pages, front and back covers
  • Any legalisation or Apostille stamps already on the document, which we will translate as well

Good to know

Chinese educational documents often come in booklet format with multiple seals and margin notes. German universities, as noted by FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, require all elements to be translated, not just the main text. We ensure nothing is missed.

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Questions about Chinese-German translation

How long does a certified Chinese-German translation take?

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 a marriage certificate are often ready sooner, while booklet-format diplomas with many pages may take a bit longer. If your document requires Apostille or legalisation first, factor in additional time for those steps before translation.

Do I need to send the original Chinese document?

No. A clear scan or photo is sufficient for us to create your certified translation. We note in the certification that the translation was made from a copy. German authorities accept this, though some institutions may request the original later for verification. Check with your specific university or authority to confirm their requirements.

Will APS, embassies, and German universities accept your translations?

Yes. Our translations are created by translators sworn in at German courts, whose certifications are recognised nationwide by the Akademische Prüfstelle, German embassies, universities, the Ausländerbehörde, and registry offices. While acceptance is always at the discretion of the receiving authority, our format meets the standard requirements.

When do I pay for the translation?

You pay after you receive your translation, not before. Once the certified PDF arrives in your inbox and the stamped original is on its way by post, you have 14 days to complete your payment by bank transfer. Your translation is in your hands first.

In what order should I handle legalisation, Apostille, and translation?

For Chinese documents used in Germany, the typical order is: first notarisation in China, then Apostille or legalisation by Chinese authorities, and finally translation into German. This way, all official seals and endorsements appear in your translation. However, requirements vary by document type and receiving authority. We recommend confirming the exact process with your target institution before commissioning any steps.

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