Explore country-specific rules for recognising foreign documents for official use.
This map shows when certified or sworn translations, apostilles, or legalisation are required for official use.
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Requirement: Sworn
| Apostille required | Yes, if your foreign public document is issued in a Hague Convention country. Official apostille guidance |
|---|---|
| Translation type required | Sworn translation |
| Who can translate | Court-certified and sworn translator / interpreter |
| Official translator registry | OeVGD – Member search (court-certified & sworn) |
| Accepted languages | German (for submission to Austrian authorities) |
| Legalisation authority | Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) |
| Official source | BMEIA – Apostille |
Important: If an apostille is required, it should be obtained on the original document before translation.
Find a sworn translator in AustriaIn Austria, translations for official use are typically carried out by court-certified and sworn translators/interpreters (allgemein beeidete und gerichtlich zertifizierte Dolmetscher). These professionals are authorised to produce translations accepted by Austrian public authorities and courts.
An official translation normally includes the translator’s stamp, signature, and a certification statement confirming the translation is accurate and complete. Authorities may also expect the translation to be securely associated with the source document (e.g., referenced or attached).
Foreign public documents intended for use in Austria generally need to be apostilled (or legalised if apostille is not available) before being translated. Official apostille guidance is provided by Austria’s Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs: BMEIA – Apostille.
