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Sworn Bank Statement Translation into German

Your UK bank statements translated into German line by line and signed by a sworn translator, for proof of funds, freelance visas and finance applications.

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A sworn bank statement translation into German is usually requested as part of a Finanzierungsnachweis, the proof that you can support yourself in Germany. VisaDocTranslation translates UK bank and savings statements into German, every line included, signed by a sworn translator (beeidigter or ermächtigter Übersetzer), within 2 working days.

Bank statements rarely prove income on their own, so they're often paired with employment document translations or, for the self-employed, a tax return translation.

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Sworn translation into German

Price: £48.00 per page
Same-day rush: Not available — a translator reviews and signs every page
Delivery: Up to 2 working days
Translated into: German
Signed by: A sworn translator
Revisions: 2 free revisions per document

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Do I need a sworn translation of my bank statements for a German visa?

Not always. German missions in the UK often accept English-language statements for visa applications, but the Ausländerbehörde, banks and other offices in Germany may ask for a German translation, sometimes a sworn one. Check the document list you've been given.

The translation question tends to come up after you arrive: extending a residence permit, switching to a freelance permit or applying for a mortgage all happen in German. If the checklist says documents must be in German, a sworn translation is the safest way to meet it. If it says English is fine, keep your money for the moving van.

Can UK bank statements replace a blocked account (Sperrkonto)?

Usually not for students and job seekers. The standard proof of funds is a blocked account (Sperrkonto), a formal obligation letter (Verpflichtungserklärung) from a sponsor in Germany, or a scholarship. UK statements tend to support these, not replace them, so check the checklist for your visa.

A blocked account is held with a provider in Germany, so its paperwork is already in German and needs no translation from us. Where your UK statements come in is as supporting evidence: showing where the money came from, or proving funds for categories where a blocked account isn't the norm. Each mission and Ausländerbehörde publishes its own list, and they differ in the details.

The same applies to the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) and other job-seeker routes, where proof that you can support yourself while looking for work is part of the application. If your checklist offers several ways to prove funds, pick the one with the least paperwork before deciding what to translate.

Which bank statements does a freelance visa in Germany need?

Applicants for a freelance or self-employed residence permit usually need to show they can support themselves and fund the business, so the Ausländerbehörde may ask for recent personal and business bank statements alongside a financing plan.

The exact period varies, so ask how many months are wanted before translating a year's worth. Typical supporting documents include:

Recent personal current and savings account statements
Business account statements showing client payments
Statements showing savings or start-up capital
Bank letters confirming balances or account history

What does a sworn translation of a bank statement include?

Every page and every line: the account holder, bank details, dates, transaction descriptions, amounts and balances, translated into German and signed by a sworn translator. Amounts stay in the original currency.

German offices want a complete record, and a translation that skips "irrelevant" lines is the quickest way to have it sent back. Amounts aren't converted into euros, because the exchange rate is the office's business, not the translator's. UK banking terms get their German equivalents: a direct debit becomes a Lastschrift, which sounds considerably sterner than it is.

How much does it cost to translate bank statements into German?

£48.00 per page, charged in pounds sterling, completed within 2 working days. Statements are priced by page, so translating only the months the office asks for keeps the cost down.

Upload the statements as PDFs downloaded from online banking where you can, as they're clearer than photos of printed pages. Every document includes 2 free revisions. Start on the online quote form, or see our sworn German translation overview for how sworn translation works.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sworn Bank Statement Translation into German

Do I need a sworn translation of bank statements for a German student visa?

Most students use a blocked account, which needs no translation. If your mission asks for UK statements as extra evidence, check whether it wants them translated.

Do you convert the amounts into euros?

No. Amounts stay in the original currency, exactly as on the statement. Any conversion is done by the office.

Can I translate only part of a statement?

We translate whole pages in full. You can choose which months to send, so ask the office which period it needs.

Are online banking PDFs acceptable for translation?

Yes, we can translate downloaded PDFs. Whether the office accepts online statements or wants bank-stamped copies is its decision, so ask before ordering.