Was your little one born between the 1st of October 2017 and the 30th of September 2018? A very significant moment in their lives is fast approaching - the start of their schooling! Do you know what else is right around the corner? The deadline to enroll them at school. We take you through everything you need to know so that your child’s Schulanmeldung, or school registration process, in Berlin goes as smoothly as possible. ... Read more
Navigating through German bureaucracy when your language skills aren’t up to the task can be intimidating and stressful.
Red Tape Translation can eliminate that stress.
I’ve helped hundreds of people navigate the system and I know what needs to get done. Not only can I accompany you to appointments and make phone calls on your behalf, I can also guide you through bureaucratic processes, making sure you don’t miss any steps along the way. Whether you're just getting settled in Germany, setting yourself up as a freelancer, getting married or facing another bureaucratic challenge, I’ve done it all and I can help you through it.
I have no words to describe how helpful Kathleen was during my interview. It was already my third visit – if I had known about Red Tape Translation earlier, I would have gotten help from the very beginning.
Rafael, USA/Brazil
Do you have to go to a public office but aren't sure how you’ll get through it with your limited German language skills?
I will accompany you to your appointments and guide you through the whole process. I make sure you get your message across and that you receive the right information.
Are you starting out as a freelancer? Trying to get married, expecting a baby or just figuring out how to get settled in Germany?
I'll coach you through each step of the process, covering the appointments you'll need and giving you a list of documents to take with you on the day.
Do you need to register your address but don't have time to attend the appointment at the Bürgeramt?
Choose a Red Carpet Registration instead. We'll check your documents, meet you at home or work, go get your Anmeldung for you and drop everything off safely to you on the same day. We can handle the process for your family members too.
Do you need a certified translation of a certificate? Want to translate your website or CV for the German market?
Get your CV professionally translated or a certified translation of your birth or marriage certificate. From the official to the personal to the just plain perplexing - I've got you covered.
For less than the price of a couple of drinks at my favourite club, she managed to do what I would have found incredibly difficult. I'd say that's money well spent.
Elliot H., Berlin, Germany
From the blog
Baking in Germany – what you knead to know
There's nothing like a taste of home to heal your Heimweh - but if you're new to baking in Germany, there are a few things you knead to know (oh yes we did)! Following your recipes to a T won't always produce the same result as back home. It may take some trial and error, but with these tips for baking in Germany, you'll bake a masterpiece in no time! ... Read more