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UK-wide certified translation service
Professional certified translation for documents submitted with UK visa, immigration, settlement and nationality applications. Upload a clear copy online and receive a complete translation prepared with the certification details required for independent verification.
A foreign-language document used as supporting evidence should be accompanied by a complete translation that can be independently verified.
A written statement confirms that the translation is an accurate translation of the original document.
The completed translation clearly shows the date of translation or certification.
The translator or authorised official of the translation company is clearly identified.
Immigration guidance for a number of routes requires the translator or authorised company official to sign.
Professional contact information allows the translation to be independently verified where necessary.
Some in-country and immigration routes require details of the translator or translation company's credentials.
Supporting-document requirements can differ between Visitor, Family, Student, Work, Settlement and other immigration routes.
Choose the route closest to your application for more specific guidance on commonly translated supporting documents.
Marriage certificates, birth certificates, divorce records and other relationship evidence for spouse and partner applications.
Civil-status, identity, parentage and supporting documents used for family and dependant applications.
Academic certificates, transcripts, financial evidence and supporting documents for Student visa applications.
Employment, qualification, civil-status and supporting records used with Skilled Worker visa applications.
Send all related documents together where possible so names, dates, addresses and terminology remain consistent across your supporting evidence.
Your document is reviewed before work begins so the price, certification format and available turnaround can be confirmed.
Send a clear PDF, scan or photograph of every relevant page, side, stamp and annotation.
Tell us the application type, document language and submission deadline.
The document is translated, checked and prepared with the appropriate certification information.
Receive the certified PDF with a printed copy available when required for your application.
These are starting prices per page. Your complete document is reviewed before the final total and delivery time are confirmed.
Document length, word count, language pair, handwriting, formatting, legibility and additional certification requirements can affect the final quotation.
Names, dates, reference numbers and document details should remain consistent across the translation and the rest of your application evidence.
“Submitted my marriage certificate translation with my spouse visa application. UKVI accepted it without any issues. The whole process took less than 24 hours from upload to receiving the certified document.”
Sarah K. Spouse Visa · Arabic → English“I was panicking — my FLR(M) appointment was in 2 days and my Chinese birth certificate needed translating. Got the same-day service at 9am, had the certified translation by 4pm. Lifesaver.”
Wei L. FLR(M) · Mandarin → English“Used them for my ILR application — translated my degree certificate and police clearance from Brazil. Both were accepted first time. The formatting was exactly what UKVI wanted. Will use again for citizenship.”
Rafael M. ILR · Portuguese → EnglishAnswers about certification, document submission, digital delivery, pricing and UK visa applications.
It is a complete translation of a foreign-language document accompanied by certification information confirming its accuracy and identifying the translator or translation company responsible for the work.
Relevant immigration guidance commonly requires confirmation that the translation is accurate, the translation date, the translator or authorised company official's full name and signature, and professional contact details. Some routes also require credentials.
Immigration guidance for a number of routes requires the original-language version together with the full translation. Follow the document-upload instructions for your specific application.
Many visa applications use digital document uploads. A certified PDF can be supplied by email, while printed copies can also be arranged when required. Follow the upload or evidence instructions for your application.
Notarisation is not automatically required for every UKVI application. Additional notarisation or legalisation should normally be added only when the application instructions or receiving authority specifically request it.
Where your application requires a translation that can be independently verified, use an independent professional translator or translation company rather than relying on a self-translation.
Standard certified translation starts from £40 per page, Express starts from £65 per page and Same Day starts from £100 per page. The final price is confirmed after the complete document has been reviewed.
Standard service is two working days, Express is one working day and Same Day is available within 24 hours where capacity allows. Availability depends on the language, document length, complexity and file quality.
Yes. Sending related documents together helps maintain consistent names, addresses, dates and terminology throughout your application evidence.
UKVI forms part of the Home Office, but this service focuses specifically on documents used for UK visa and immigration routes. For broader Home Office submissions, see the Home Office certified translation service .
Upload clear copies and include the source language, visa route and submission deadline so the price, certification format and available turnaround can be confirmed before work begins.
Translation and certification services are provided for document preparation. Immigration requirements vary by application route; always follow the current instructions for your specific submission.
