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Documents to translate for EU citizenship by descent (Germany, Austria, Poland, Portugal)
Citizenship by descent is about proving a family line, so the core is birth, marriage and death certificates across generations plus a population registry extract. Most programs ask for certified or sworn translations into the country's language, and Israeli public documents need an apostille. Rules differ between countries and change, so check the current rules of the program you apply to.
For Israeli applicants heading to EU.
Always asked for
Translate these first. Each link shows the document, its key fields and the rules we apply.
Birth certificate
תעודת לידהCertificate of a birth registered in the Population Registry.
Marriage certificate
תעודת נישואיןIsrael has no civil marriage.
Population registry extract
תמצית רישום מרשם האוכלוסיןOfficial printout of everything the Population Registry holds on a person.
Death certificate
תעודת פטירהCertificate of a death registered in Israel.
Sometimes asked for
Depends on the destination and your situation.
Translation requirement
Certified or sworn translation plus apostille; check each program's current rules
Official sources
Updated November 5, 2026. Check the official source for your destination before you file; requirements change and differ by office.
Questions
Which documents do I need to translate for EU citizenship by descent (Germany, Austria, Poland, Portugal)?
Usually Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, Population registry extract and Death certificate. Check the receiving authority's own list before you file.
Do I need a certified translation for EU citizenship by descent (Germany, Austria, Poland, Portugal)?
Certified or sworn translation plus apostille; check each program's current rules. Requirements change, so verify them with the official source for your destination.
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