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Comparing interpreting formats

Different settings need different interpreting modes. The wrong choice wastes meeting time or gets challenged at a government counter.

Consecutive interpreting on site

Government appointments, office meetings, interviews, small negotiations

Certifying authority
The receiving body decides whether an interpreter is required
Indicative timeline
Billed by the scheduled hours
Pitfalls / common rejections
Late booking on a busy day may leave no specialist interpreter available

Simultaneous interpreting with equipment

Conferences, training sessions, or large meetings

Certifying authority
The organiser sets equipment standards and interpreters per shift
Indicative timeline
Per the event schedule — long sessions normally need a pair rotating
Pitfalls / common rejections
One interpreter for a long event degrades quality near the end

Remote interpreting over video

Parties are in different countries, or the session is short

Certifying authority
Depends on whether the receiving body accepts remote interpreting
Indicative timeline
Per session — faster to arrange than on-site
Pitfalls / common rejections
Some government offices do not accept remote interpreters; confirm in advance

Note: Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

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