translation - passport

[Big_Canuck]

Do we need to get my wife's passport (the sections they ask for) translated?

 

[HBENZ]

i have never heard of.

 

[minna]

I *think* so. Check the document checklist. I believe all official documents that aren't in english or french should be translated into one of those languages by a certified translator.

 

[Big_Canuck]

ya, I read that, but it just seems like a little bit of overkill to translate a passport, its pretty self explanitory. Its an international document, can be used all over the world without translation. Hopefully someone on here knows for sure.

Thanks,

 

[EaSt CoAsT GiRl]

Is her passport in her native language & english? I had my husbands translated from spanish to english, only to later find out it had the english right on the passport underneath the spanish wording..lol. If it does have english on it, no you don't have to translate it. If it doesn't have english on it, I would think you probably do have to have it translated, but I am not 100%.

 

[Big_Canuck]

Aha! I just looked more closely and yes there is English next to the German. Thanks for your help!!

 

[EaSt CoAsT GiRl]

Any time. I often do not know the answers to questions on here, so am very happy I could help with this one. Good luck with your application