If you are taking up employment in Spain, Italy, France or Germany, your employer or licensing authority may require sworn translations of UK documents by the relevant accredited translator for that country.
Requirements vary between authorities. Always confirm with the receiving authority before ordering.
Many employers in Spain, Italy, France and Germany (particularly in education, healthcare, social care and other regulated sectors) require a sworn translation of a criminal record certificate. Note that Spain typically requires an ACRO Criminal Records Certificate rather than a DBS certificate. For Italy, France and Germany a DBS certificate is more commonly accepted. Always confirm the required document type with your employer before ordering.
If you are seeking qualification recognition in a European country, sworn translations of your degree certificates and transcripts are typically required. Spain: homologacion/convalidacion; Italy: riconoscimento; France: reconnaissance de diplome; Germany: Berufsanerkennung.
Some professions require sworn translations of UK professional licences or certificates. Requirements vary by profession and country -- confirm with the relevant regulatory body.
The country determines the translator type required: Traductor Jurado (Spain), Traduttore Giurato (Italy), Traducteur Assermente (France), Beeidigter Ubersetzer (Germany). A UK certified translation is not accepted for official employment purposes in these countries.
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