UK Immigration Document Translation Services for Visa, Settlement & Citizenship
Professional translation and certification for the documents used across UK visa, settlement, citizenship and other immigration applications. Send the complete file online and tell us the application type, language pair and deadline so the appropriate service can be reviewed before work begins.
When do immigration documents need translation?
If supporting evidence for a UK immigration application is not in English or Welsh, the relevant route may require a full translation that can be independently verified. This page covers the broader document service; for the specific certification fields commonly requested for UKVI submissions, see our UKVI certified translation requirements page.
What a certified immigration translation should include
Home Office guidance for several visa routes sets out core information that should accompany a fully certified translation. We prepare the translation around the stated receiving requirements and confirm the appropriate service before work begins.
Accuracy confirmation
A statement confirming that the translation is an accurate rendering of the original document.
Date of translation
The certification should identify when the translation was completed.
Name and signature
The translator or an authorised representative of the translation company should be identified.
Contact details
Contact information should be provided so the translation can be independently verified where required.
Translations for visas, settlement and citizenship evidence
The documents you need depend on the route and your circumstances. The service can be used for supporting evidence across common UK immigration applications.
Spouse & family applications
Marriage, birth, divorce, household, financial and other supporting records where translation is required.
Skilled Worker applications
Personal, civil-status, qualification, employment and supporting evidence supplied in another language.
Student applications
Academic certificates, transcripts, financial evidence and other supporting documents where applicable.
Visitor visa applications
Supporting personal, financial, employment and family documents that are not already in English or Welsh.
ILR & settlement
Supporting records for indefinite leave to remain or other settlement applications where certified translation is required.
Citizenship & nationality
Civil-status and supporting evidence supplied for nationality or naturalisation-related processes.
Immigration documents commonly sent for certified translation
Send the complete document rather than the title alone. Every relevant page, stamp, seal and handwritten entry should be visible so the work can be assessed accurately.
Birth certificates
Birth records and civil-status certificates used to evidence identity or family relationships.
Birth certificate translationMarriage & divorce records
Marriage certificates, divorce judgments and related civil documents supporting relationship history.
Marriage certificate translationPassports & identity documents
Passport pages, national identity cards, residence permits and other personal identification records.
Passport translation Legacy BRP card translation (for overseas or official records)Police & criminal-record certificates
Police certificates and background-check documents supplied as part of an immigration application.
Police certificate translationFinancial & employment evidence
Bank statements, payslips, employment letters and supporting financial records where translation is needed.
Bank statement translationAcademic records
Diplomas, transcripts and qualification records supplied as supporting evidence where relevant to the application.
Academic transcript translation
What to send us
A few details at the start make it easier to identify the right certification route and provide an accurate quote.
- A clear scan, PDF or readable photograph of every relevant page.
- The source language and the language required for the translation.
- The immigration application type or receiving authority.
- Your deadline and any official instructions you have been given.
- Established English spellings of names, where relevant.
Certified, notarised, sworn or apostilled?
These terms are not interchangeable. For a UK immigration application, start with the exact instructions from the receiving authority rather than ordering extra authentication automatically.
| Service | What it means | When to consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | A complete translation accompanied by a signed statement confirming accuracy and completeness, with identifying details. | Commonly used for UK official and immigration submissions when certification is requested. |
| Notarised translation | Adds an authentication step involving a notary public. | Only when the receiving organisation specifically asks for notarisation. |
| Sworn translation | A translation prepared under a formal sworn-translator system used in some jurisdictions. | Relevant mainly where the destination country or authority operates such a system. |
| Apostille / legalisation | An additional authentication process for certain documents or certification. | When the receiving authority or destination country explicitly requires it. |
How immigration document translation works
Upload the document
Send a readable copy of every relevant page through the online order route.
Explain the application
Tell us the route, receiving authority, language pair and deadline.
Review the quote
The price, recommended certification option and expected turnaround are confirmed before work begins.
Translation & checks
The document is translated by a professional human translator and checked for key details.
Receive the translation
Digital delivery and any available hard-copy arrangements are confirmed as part of the order.
Clear pricing before work begins
The final quote depends on the document, language combination, certification requirement and required turnaround.
Current starting price per standard certified document. The final price is confirmed after the document has been reviewed.
Standard & express
Choose according to your deadline and translator availability.
Urgent requests
Same-day or 24-hour delivery may be possible for suitable documents and language pairs.
Digital delivery
Completed certified translations can be supplied in the agreed digital format.
Hard-copy options
Available hard-copy arrangements can be confirmed when they are required.
Quality checks before certification and delivery
Immigration documents often contain details that must remain consistent across an application. Clear source files and established spellings help reduce avoidable discrepancies.
Go directly to the document or requirement you need
Use the broader immigration service for mixed-document requests, or go directly to a specialist page when you already know the document type or receiving route.
UKVI requirements
See the certification details commonly requested for UK visa and immigration submissions.
UKVI certified translationHome Office applications
Translation support for documents being supplied with Home Office application evidence.
Home Office translationPolice certificates
Certified translation of police clearance, criminal-record and good-conduct certificates.
Police certificate translationImmigration translation questions
Do documents for a UK visa need to be translated into English?
If a required supporting document is not in English or Welsh, the relevant immigration guidance may require a full certified translation. Check the instructions for your particular route and send them with your documents if you have them.
What information does UKVI or the Home Office expect on a certified translation?
Current guidance for several routes requires confirmation that the translation is accurate, the date of translation, the translator or company representative’s full name and signature, and contact details so the translation can be independently verified.
Can you translate a birth or marriage certificate for a spouse or family visa?
Yes. Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other civil-status records can be translated and certified. Tell us which application the document supports so the appropriate certification route can be reviewed.
Can I send a scan, PDF or phone photograph?
A clear scan, PDF or readable photograph can normally be reviewed for quotation and, in many cases, used for the translation. Make sure text, stamps, seals, handwriting and page edges remain visible.
How much does an immigration document translation cost?
Standard certified translations currently start from £40 per document. The final quote depends on document length, language pair, certification requirement and turnaround.
How quickly can you translate immigration documents?
Standard and express options are available. Same-day or 24-hour delivery may be possible for suitable documents and language pairs, subject to document length and translator availability.
Do I need a notarised translation or apostille for a UK immigration application?
Not automatically. Certified, notarised, sworn and apostille or legalisation services are different. Order additional authentication only when the receiving authority or your application instructions require it.
Will the Home Office accept my certified translation?
The translation can be prepared with the certification details commonly requested in Home Office and UKVI guidance. Requirements vary by route and final acceptance remains with the receiving authority.
Send the file, application type, language pair and deadline
We will review the request and confirm the price, recommended certification route and expected delivery time before work begins.
Certification and acceptance requirements vary by authority, application and destination. Confirm the receiving organisation’s instructions before ordering.