Certified Translation
Complete document translation with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy and completeness.
UKVI and Home Office document translation
UKVI Certified Translation for Visa & Home Office Documents
Order a professionally prepared certified translation for your UK visa, immigration, citizenship, court, university or other official document submission. Prices start from £40, with standard, express and same-day options available.
- Signed certification included
- Digital PDF delivery
- Hard copies available on request
Certified
Certification details included for official use
Priority
Express option checked before ordering
Secure
Online document upload
Multi-language
Language pair checked before ordering
A clear answer
What is a UKVI-certified translation?
It is a complete translation of a document that includes the information needed for the translation to be checked and independently verified.
For UK visa and immigration submissions, documents that are not in English or Welsh generally need a full translation. The certification confirms that the translation is accurate and complete and identifies the translator or authorised translation company.
UKVI does not generally provide applicants with a single public directory of individually “approved translators.” The important point is whether the completed translation meets the requirements for the application and can be independently verified.
You can also review the current GOV.UK supporting-document guidance.
For a practical checklist, see our UK visa translation requirements guide. For automated tools and official-document limits, see AI translation in the UK.
Certification details
Each translation includes the key verification information
- Confirmation that it is an accurate and complete translation
- Date of translation
- Translator or authorised company representative details
- Relevant signature and contact information
- Translator or company credentials where required
Our services
Certified translation services for official documents
Choose the service that matches your document, deadline and receiving authority. The team can confirm the correct certification route before you approve the order.
Immigration Document Translation
Certified translations for visa, residency, settlement, citizenship and other Home Office applications.
Academic Translation
Translation of diplomas, transcripts, certificates and academic records for admissions and professional use.
Legal Document Translation
Professional translation of court documents, contracts, powers of attorney and other official legal records.
Fast and Express Translation
Priority one-day and same-day options for short, clear documents when the required language team is available.
Notarised and Apostille Support
Translation prepared for notarisation, apostille or legalisation where the receiving organisation asks for it.
Application types
Translations for different UK application routes
Select an application type to see common documents and the role a certified translation may play in the submission.
UK visa applications
Spouse, work, student, visitor and family visa applications may require certified English translations of supporting documents that are in another language.
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Bank statements
- Police certificates
- Employment letters
Skilled Worker translation
Student visa translation
Indefinite Leave to Remain and citizenship
Settlement and naturalisation applications can involve civil status, residence, financial and identity documents from several countries.
- Police clearance documents
- Marriage and divorce records
- Passports and identity documents
- Residence and financial evidence
University admissions
International applicants may need translated academic records so that institutions can assess qualifications and prior study.
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- School records
- Professional qualifications
Court and legal use
Solicitors, courts and other legal bodies may require complete translations that retain names, dates, seals, annotations and document structure.
- Court judgments
- Contracts and agreements
- Witness statements
- Powers of attorney
Banking and finance
Financial institutions, mortgage providers and compliance teams may request translations of supporting evidence supplied in another language.
- Bank statements
- Tax documents
- Income evidence
- Company records
Family and civil matters
Civil registration, adoption, relationship and family proceedings commonly rely on certificates issued by overseas authorities.
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Adoption records
Documents we translate
Official documents translated and certified
Send every page that needs translating, including pages with stamps, handwritten notes, seals or reverse-side text.
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Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Divorce certificates
Death certificates
Police clearance certificates
Bank statements
Academic transcripts
Diplomas and degrees
Court documents
Medical reports
Driving licences
Passports and ID cards
Employment letters
Tenancy agreements
Tax documents
Power of attorney documents
How it works
A straightforward four-step process
You receive a confirmed price and turnaround before the translation begins. There is no commitment until you approve.
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Upload your document
Send a clear scan, PDF or photograph. The team checks that the text, stamps and document edges are readable.
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Receive a fixed quote
The price, delivery time and suitable certification option are confirmed before work begins.
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Translation and checking
A suitable linguist translates the document before it is reviewed for completeness, names, dates and formatting.
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Certified delivery
Receive the completed translation and certification as a digital PDF, with hard copy posting available on request.
Transparent pricing
Choose the turnaround that suits your deadline
These starting prices apply to standard certified document translation. The final price is confirmed after the document has been reviewed.
Best for planned submissions
Standard
From £40
Typical turnaround: 2 working days
- Translation and certification included
- Signed certification statement
- Digital PDF delivery
- Hard copy posting available on request
For a close deadline
Express
From £65
Typical turnaround: 1 working day
- Priority processing after approval
- The same certification checks
- Express digital PDF delivery
- Confirmed delivery time before payment
Availability dependent
Same-day
From £100
Same-day delivery where possible
- Immediate scheduling after approval
- Best suited to short, clear documents
- Priority support and processing
- Subject to language and document availability
Final pricing depends on the language pair, number of pages, document clarity, formatting, certification level and deadline. Review the full certified translation pricing for more detail.
Why UKVI Translation
Checks that matter for official document use
Official translations need more than fluent wording. Names, dates, seals, annotations, page order and certification details must be presented clearly and consistently.
UKVI-ready certification
The completed document includes the certification information needed for independent verification.
Suitable professional linguists
Projects are matched according to the language, document type and subject terminology involved.
Flexible turnaround options
Standard, one-day express and same-day routes are available depending on the document and language.
Confidential document handling
Personal documents are handled only by the people directly involved in completing and reviewing the work.
Language coverage
Certified translation across a wide range of languages
Tell the team the language shown on your document and the language required for submission. Specialist and less common language pairs can be checked before you place the order.
Check your language pair
Arabic
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Polish
Romanian
Russian
Chinese
Hindi
Urdu
Turkish
Farsi
Bengali
Ukrainian
Client results
Feedback from UK visa applicants
Existing client feedback retained from the original UKVI Translation homepage.
Needed my Indian birth certificate and marriage certificate translated for a UK spouse visa. UKVI Translation delivered perfectly formatted, fully certified translations that were accepted first time. The whole process was incredibly smooth.
My Italian documents needed certified translation for my Indefinite Leave to Remain application. The turnaround was fast and the translations met every Home Office requirement. Highly recommended for immigration documents.
Needed several academic documents translated from Arabic for my UK student visa application. The quality was excellent and everything was accepted by UKVI without any issues. Very professional service.
Applied for British citizenship and needed certified translations of my Chinese documents. UKVI Translation handled everything efficiently and the certification was exactly what the Home Office required.
Questions before ordering
UKVI translation questions
Send the document, destination authority and deadline if you need confirmation about the appropriate route.
Contact the teamWhat is a UKVI-certified translation?
It is a complete translation accompanied by a certification statement confirming that it is an accurate and complete translation of the original. It also includes identifying and contact information so that the translation can be independently verified.
Are there officially approved UKVI translators?
UKVI guidance focuses on the completed translation meeting the required standard rather than applicants choosing from one general public list of individually approved translators. The translation should include an accuracy confirmation, date, relevant name and signature, contact details and credentials where required for the application.
Will my translation be accepted by UKVI?
The translations are prepared with the certification details required for UKVI and Home Office document submissions. The receiving authority makes the final decision on the application; the translation service does not guarantee a visa or immigration outcome.
How quickly can I receive my translation?
Standard turnaround is typically two working days. Express service is typically one working day, while same-day delivery may be available for short, clear documents and supported language pairs. The delivery time is confirmed before work starts.
What documents may need translating for a UK visa?
Common examples include birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearance certificates, bank statements, employment letters and academic records. The documents required depend on the visa route and the evidence being submitted.
Can I send a phone photograph instead of a scan?
Yes. A clear photograph is usually suitable when all text, stamps, seals and document edges are visible. The team will confirm whether the file is readable before the translation begins.
How much does a certified translation cost?
Standard certified translation starts from £40 per page. Express service starts from £65 per page and same-day service starts from £100 per page where available. The exact price depends on the language, document length, formatting, clarity and deadline.
Do you offer notarised translations?
Yes. Documents can be prepared for notarisation, apostille or legalisation where the receiving authority specifically requests it. Tell the team where the document will be used so the appropriate option can be confirmed.
What languages are supported?
The website supports more than 200 languages, including major European, Asian, Middle Eastern and African language pairs. Send the document if the required language is not displayed on the languages page.
How are personal documents handled?
Documents are handled only by the team members, translators and reviewers directly involved in the project. Avoid sending unrelated personal files and use the website’s designated upload or contact route.
Ready to begin?
Send your documents for a confirmed price and timeline
Upload the files, include the language and deadline, and receive confirmation of the cost and certification option before the translation begins.