In consecutive interpreting the speaker pauses at intervals and the interpreter renders what has been said into the target language. It is the most suitable method for situations that require two-way dialogue, such as one-to-one business meetings, procedures at government offices, and hospital and notary appointments.
At BKT we accompany our foreign clients at the migration office, the tax office, the notary, the land registry and the bank. This way the procedure is understood correctly and there is no need for a second appointment because of missing documents.
Who is it for?
- Foreigners needing language support at government offices
- Companies meeting with a foreign business partner
- Firms needing accompaniment at trade fairs and factory visits
- Those seeking support at hospital and healthcare appointments
- Foreigners carrying out notary and land registry transactions
- Organisations needing interpreting during training and technical installation
Required documents
The list below is for a typical case. Additional documents may be requested depending on your nationality, the type of application and the practice of the relevant authority; the definitive list is given to you in writing at the initial consultation.
- Date, time and place of the appointment
- Type of procedure and the institution concerned
- Language pair
- Any documents relating to the procedure
- Details of the contact person
The process step by step
- 1
Request
We take the date, place and type of procedure and identify a suitable interpreter.
- 2
Preparation
The terminology and the paperwork the procedure requires are reviewed in advance.
- 3
Accompaniment
The interpreter attends the appointment and provides support throughout the procedure.
- 4
Document support
Where needed, assistance with filling in forms and checking documents is provided.
- 5
Afterwards
A written summary of the next steps is provided.
Common mistakes
- Booking the appointment time before scheduling the interpreter
- Requesting an interpreter without stating the type of procedure
- Reviewing the documents for the first time on the day of the appointment
- Overlooking field terminology on technical visits
- Underestimating the time needed for lengthy procedures
Legal basis
Professional standards applied in interpreting services
Legislation and administrative practice may change. The information on this page is for general guidance only; an assessment specific to your case requires a consultation.