Spouse & partner visa document translation
If a document you plan to submit with a UK spouse or partner visa application is not in English or Welsh, GOV.UK says you need a certified translation. We translate marriage certificates, civil-status records, financial evidence and other supporting documents for UKVI submission.
What the translation requirement means
For a UK family visa application, GOV.UK states that you need a certified translation of any document you submit that is not in English or Welsh. The translation should be complete, easy to compare with the source document and prepared so it can be independently verified.
This applies to the documents that are relevant to your own application. The exact evidence required depends on your route and circumstances, so use your current application checklist or adviser’s instructions to decide what to submit.
For the broader immigration translation standard, see our UKVI certified translation service .
Documents we translate
You only need translations for documents you are actually submitting. Send the complete document so stamps, seals, notes, dates, names and reference numbers can be reviewed.
Common records used to evidence a marriage, partnership, identity or change in personal circumstances.
Evidence submitted to explain finances, employment, accommodation or other parts of the application.
Accuracy across the whole document
Spouse visa evidence often contains details that must remain consistent across several records. We pay particular attention to names, transliteration, dates, registration numbers, financial figures and official references.
Visible stamps, seals, handwritten entries and annotations should not simply disappear from the translated version. If something is unclear on the scan, it is better to resolve that before the translation is finalised.
Need a certificate translated specifically? See our marriage certificate translation and birth certificate translation services.
Certification details
UK guidance for immigration evidence requires translations to be capable of independent verification. The exact wording can vary by route, but the core certification information typically identifies the translation, confirms its accuracy and provides the translator or translation company’s details.
Before you submit
Most avoidable problems come from incomplete source files, inconsistent personal details or certification information that does not match the applicable guidance.
Upload every relevant page, including reverse sides and attachments where they contain information.
Visible seals, handwritten notes and official markings should be accounted for rather than silently ignored.
Blurred or cropped files make names, dates and reference numbers harder to translate and check accurately.
Tell us how names appear in passports or other key records so transliteration can be handled consistently.
Machine output does not provide the certification and independent-verification details required for official submission.
Translation does not decide which evidence your application needs. Confirm the documents required for your own visa route.
How it works
Send the documents you need translated, confirm the quote and turnaround, then receive the completed certified translations for your application pack.
Send clear PDFs, scans or photographs of every page you need translated.
We confirm the price and available turnaround before work begins.
The document is translated with attention to names, dates, figures, references and layout.
The translation and certification details are reviewed for completeness.
Your certified PDF is delivered digitally, with printed copies available on request.
Current spouse visa translation pricing
The final price depends on the language, page count and document complexity. A confirmed quote is provided before translation begins.
For applications being prepared in advance.
For tighter application deadlines.
For urgent documents where capacity allows.
Multi-document spouse visa packs are quoted after the complete files are reviewed. The total depends on the language, page count and document complexity. For exact pricing, send the complete files for review.
Extensions & later applications
Some civil-status documents remain unchanged and may be useful again in a later immigration application. Other evidence, such as financial or accommodation records, changes over time and may require a fresh translation if you submit a newer document.
Whether a previous translation can be reused depends on the document and the requirements of the application you are making at that time.
Frequently asked questions
Any document you submit with the application that is not in English or Welsh needs a certified translation. Depending on your case, this may include a marriage or civil partnership certificate, birth records, divorce documents, bank statements, employment evidence, accommodation records or other supporting documents.
If you are submitting your marriage certificate and it is not in English or Welsh, provide a certified translation with it. The translation should cover the full certificate and account for visible stamps, seals and annotations.
Standard certified translation starts from £40 per page. Express 24-hour service starts from £65 per page and Same Day service from £100 per page. The total depends on the language, page count and document complexity, so a confirmed quote is provided before work begins.
Standard turnaround is typically 2–3 working days for spouse visa document packs. Express and Same Day options are available for time-sensitive work, subject to the language, document size and current capacity.
An automated translation by itself does not provide the certification information needed for official UKVI submission. Use a properly certified translation that can be independently verified.
The applicable immigration guidance should be followed. Core information commonly includes confirmation that the translation is accurate, the date, the translator or translation company representative’s identifying details and contact information, plus the full name and signature of the translator or an authorised official of the translation company.
If you submit bank statements or other financial evidence that is not in English or Welsh, provide a certified translation. Figures, dates, account information and transaction descriptions should be translated carefully and consistently with the source document.
Yes. We can translate foreign-language documents being submitted as evidence for spouse, partner and fiancé or proposed civil partner applications. The exact documents needed depend on the route and your circumstances.
Ready to send your documents?
Upload the complete pages you need translated. We will confirm the price, turnaround and next steps before work begins.