Birth Certificates
Personal and civil-status records used for immigration, passport, nationality and registration processes.
Languages we translate
Certified Translation Services in 200+ Languages
Send documents in a commonly requested or less widely available language for professional translation into English or another required language. Services support immigration, legal, academic, business and other official document submissions in the UK.
Language availability, cost and delivery time are confirmed after the document, language pair, legibility and deadline have been reviewed.
Find a Certified Translation Language
Browse examples of languages available through the service. This is not a complete list, and availability remains subject to the document type, language pair and suitable linguist availability.
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- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- German
- Portuguese
- Polish
- Romanian
- Dutch
- Russian
- Ukrainian
- Arabic
- Farsi
- Hebrew
- Kurdish
- Turkish
- Urdu
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Amharic
- Somali
- Swahili
- Tigrinya
- Twi
- Yoruba
No listed language matches that search. Send the language name and a clear copy of the document so availability can be checked.
Is your language not shown?
Less commonly requested languages may still be available. Send the document and identify the source and target languages for a manual availability check.
Certification details
What an Official Translation Normally Needs to Show
A language translation is not automatically suitable for official use simply because the wording has been converted into English. The receiving organisation may also require certification details that identify the translation and allow it to be independently verified.
GOV.UK guidance states that certification of a translation should include written confirmation that it is a true and accurate translation, the translation date, and the translator’s full name and contact details.
Requirements can vary between visa routes, passport services, universities, courts and other organisations. Check the instructions for the specific application rather than assuming that every recipient applies identical rules.
Important: Application decisions are made by the receiving authority. Send any route-specific instructions with your files so they can be considered before translation begins.
Certified Translation for Official Documents
Documents can be translated from different source languages for immigration, passport, academic, legal, personal and business use. Send every relevant page, including reverse sides containing stamps, notes or endorsements.
Marriage Certificates
Marriage and civil-partnership evidence for visa, family, registration and other official procedures.
Divorce Certificates
Divorce orders, decrees and related records required for legal, immigration or civil-status purposes.
Passports and Identity Records
Passports, national identity cards and other records used to establish identity or nationality.
Academic Documents
Diplomas, degree certificates, transcripts and other educational records for admissions or recognition.
Police and Legal Records
Police certificates, court documents, legal agreements and other records requiring careful terminology.
Financial Documents
Bank statements and supporting financial records used as evidence in formal applications.
Employment Records
Employment letters, contracts and supporting professional documentation.
Other Official Documents
Additional personal, academic, legal or corporate material can be reviewed before a quote is confirmed.
A Clear Four-Step Translation Process
The document and language pair are reviewed first so the price, availability and expected turnaround can be confirmed before work begins.
Send Your Document
Upload a clear scan, photograph or PDF of every page that needs to be translated.
Receive a Confirmed Quote
The language, length, document condition, formatting and deadline are reviewed.
Translation and Checking
The document is translated and important names, dates, numbers and visible markings are reviewed.
Receive Your Translation
The completed translation and certification are delivered in the agreed digital or printed format.
When translation is required
When Might You Need a Certified Translation?
A certified translation is commonly requested when an official document is not written in the language accepted by the receiving organisation.
Many UK visa routes require a certified translation when supporting documents are not in English or Welsh. Requirements outside immigration vary, so the recipient’s own instructions should always be checked.
Visa and immigration applications
Personal, family, employment, financial and supporting evidence.
Passport applications
Foreign certificates and supporting identity documentation.
University applications
Qualifications, transcripts and academic records.
Legal proceedings
Court records, agreements, statements and supporting evidence.
Professional recognition
Qualifications and records for licensing or employment checks.
Civil registration
Birth, marriage, divorce and related civil-status documents.
Business documentation
Corporate records, agreements and financial material.
Other official submissions
Documents requested by institutions or public bodies.
Delivery Depends on the Language and Document
Different language pairs can require different review times and translator availability. The confirmed quote should therefore be based on the actual source document rather than a language name alone.
Standard Digital Delivery
Many standard personal documents can be completed within 24–48 hours. Longer, handwritten or specialist documents may require additional time.
Urgent Review
Priority handling may be available after the language pair, document condition, page count and deadline have been checked.
Printed Certified Copies
Printed copies can be arranged when required. Allow additional time for preparation and postal delivery when working to a fixed deadline.
Prepare your request
What to Send for an Accurate Language Quote
Clear files and complete application information make it easier to confirm the correct language pair, scope, price and realistic delivery time.
- A clear scan, photograph or PDF
- Every relevant page and reverse side
- The source and target languages
- The receiving organisation
- Your submission deadline
- Your preferred delivery format
- Preferred spellings of personal names
- Any route-specific instructions
Questions About Certified Translation Languages
Practical answers about language availability, translation direction, certification, costs and expected delivery.
What languages do you offer certified translations for?
Certified translation services are available in more than 200 languages, subject to the language pair, document type and suitable linguist availability. Send the document for confirmation when the language is not shown in the directory.
Can you translate documents from another language into English?
Yes. Documents can be translated from a wide range of source languages into English for UK immigration, academic, legal, passport and other official submissions.
Do you also translate from English into other languages?
Translation from English into other languages may also be available. State the target language and receiving organisation so the correct direction and certification requirements can be reviewed.
Will every authority accept the same certification format?
Not necessarily. Requirements can vary by authority, application route and document type. Translations can be prepared with the standard certification information commonly requested in the UK, but you should also check the recipient’s current instructions.
What are the most commonly requested languages?
Common requests include Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Turkish and Polish. Additional European, Middle Eastern, Asian and African languages are also available.
Can you translate rare or less commonly requested languages?
Less commonly requested languages may be available through the wider linguist network. Availability should be checked using the actual document because the subject matter and translation direction can affect assignment.
Does the language affect the translation price?
It can. Pricing may depend on the language pair, number of words or pages, document complexity, formatting, legibility and requested delivery speed. A clear source file is needed for an accurate quote.
How long does translation take for different languages?
Many standard certified documents can be completed within 24–48 hours. Availability can take longer for uncommon language pairs, handwritten content, poor-quality source files or specialist documents.
How do I request a translation for my language?
Upload a clear copy of every relevant page and include the source language, target language, receiving organisation, deadline and delivery preference. The document can then be reviewed before the price and expected turnaround are confirmed.
Ready to begin?
Send Your Document and Confirm the Language Pair
Upload clear copies and include the receiving organisation, deadline and preferred delivery format. The language availability, price and expected turnaround will be confirmed before translation begins.
Requirements and application decisions are determined by the organisation receiving your documents.