Experienced document translators
Projects are assigned to linguists experienced in civil, immigration, legal, academic or other relevant official document types.
About UKVI Translation
About UKVI Translation: Certified Document Specialists
We prepare certified translations for UK visa, immigration, court, university and other official document submissions. Our aim is to make the process clear, accurate and straightforward from the first document review to certified delivery.
- Signed certification
- 100+ languages
- Express options
100+ languages
Common and less frequently requested pairs
Official documents
Visa, legal, academic and civil records
Express options
Urgent availability confirmed before ordering
Digital delivery
Certified PDF with postal copies when required
Our purpose
Helping people submit translated documents with confidence
UKVI Translation focuses on the documents people depend on for important applications, legal processes, education and professional recognition.
We work with individuals, families, professionals and businesses that need foreign-language documents translated for use in the UK. Each project begins with a review of the document, language pair, intended use and deadline.
Our translators handle the linguistic work, while the completed translation is checked for important names, dates, figures, terminology, visible annotations and certification information.
The aim is not to make an application decision on behalf of an authority. It is to provide a clear, complete and independently verifiable translation that can be assessed alongside the original document.
Our translation team
Professional linguists specialising in official documents
Official-document translation combines language ability with careful handling of structure, terminology, names, figures and certification requirements.
Language and cultural context
The team considers regional terminology, writing systems, administrative wording and cultural conventions that affect how a document should be understood.
Review before certification
Completed work is reviewed for accuracy, completeness and consistency before the signed certification is supplied.
Who we help
Translation support for important applications and decisions
The service is used by people and organisations that need foreign-language documents presented clearly for an English- language review process.
Visa and immigration applicants
Civil, financial, employment, police, medical and supporting documents for visa, settlement and citizenship applications.
Individuals and families
Birth, marriage, divorce, death, identity and relationship documents for personal and official procedures.
Students and professionals
Degrees, diplomas, transcripts, training records and professional qualifications for education and registration.
Businesses and legal clients
Contracts, company records, powers of attorney, court documents and formal correspondence for official use.
Our working process
How we prepare a certified translation
Review each stage below to see what happens between document submission and certified delivery.
We review the document before work begins
The first step confirms the source language, target language, number of pages, document type, intended use, certification route and requested delivery time.
- Clear price before translation starts
- Delivery date confirmed
- Missing or unclear pages identified
- Additional certification checked
The full document is translated in context
The assigned linguist translates the relevant visible content while considering the document type, regional terminology, layout and purpose.
- Headings and body text
- Stamps, seals and annotations
- Names and identifying details
- Figures, dates and references
Important details are reviewed before certification
The completed translation is checked for linguistic accuracy, completeness, consistency and presentation before it is certified.
- Personal names checked
- Dates and numerical data checked
- Terminology kept consistent
- Source content compared
The translation is certified and delivered
The final translation is supplied with the relevant accuracy statement and verification details. Digital delivery is standard, with postal copies available when required.
- Signed certification
- Certified digital PDF
- Postal copies when requested
- Delivery route confirmed in advance
Certification standards
What makes a translation independently verifiable?
For many UK immigration routes, documents not written in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a full translation that can be independently verified.
Current guidance states that the translation should confirm its accuracy, be dated and include the translator’s or authorised company official’s full name, signature and contact details.
Additional credential information may be required for particular application routes. The original document and translation should be supplied together so the receiving organisation can assess them.
Read the current GOV.UK supporting-document guidance or send the written requirements issued by the organisation receiving your document.
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Accuracy confirmation
A written statement confirming that the translation accurately represents the original document.
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Translation date
The certification identifies when the translation was completed.
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Identifying information
The translator or authorised translation-company official is named.
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Signature and contact details
The certification includes information that allows the translation to be verified.
Why clients use the service
A clear approach to official document translation
The service is structured around accurate work, transparent communication and a practical route from upload to delivery.
Clear requirements
The document type, language pair, intended use, certification route and deadline are reviewed before work begins.
Careful document handling
Relevant pages, stamps, seals, handwriting, names, dates and figures are considered as part of the complete document.
Practical delivery options
Customers can order online, receive certified digital documents and request postal copies when hard-copy delivery is needed.
Contact UKVI Translation
Send a message or upload your documents
Include the source language, required language, document type, intended use and deadline. Clear scans or photographs help the team review the request accurately.
- Email the team Contact UKVI Translation
- Accepted upload formats PDF, JPG, PNG and DOC files
- Include your deadline Urgent availability is confirmed after document review
Send us a message
Complete the existing enquiry form or use the secure online order route to submit documents for review.
Submit your request online
The existing form accepts document uploads up to its configured file-size limit. The secure order page can also be used for translation requests.
- Full name
- Email address
- Subject
- Message
- Document upload
Use clear, complete files and include the source language, target language and requested delivery date.
About the company
Questions about UKVI Translation
These answers explain the company’s focus, working process and certification approach.
Ask another questionWhat does UKVI Translation do?
UKVI Translation prepares certified translations of foreign-language documents for visa, immigration, court, university and other official submissions. Services include civil, academic, financial, medical, legal and immigration-related documents.
Who completes the translations?
Projects are assigned to professional linguists with experience relevant to the language pair, document type and subject matter. Completed work is reviewed before certification and delivery.
What information appears on a certified translation?
The certification normally confirms that the translation accurately represents the original, states the translation date and includes the full name, signature and contact details of the translator or authorised translation-company official.
Are your translations prepared for UKVI applications?
Translations can be prepared with the information described in current UKVI and Home Office guidance. The receiving authority remains responsible for assessing the translation, supporting evidence and overall application.
Which document types do you translate?
Document types include birth and marriage certificates, police clearances, passports, bank statements, employment letters, degrees, transcripts, medical records, contracts, court papers and powers of attorney. The full range is available on the document translation page.
Which languages are available?
The website supports more than 100 languages, including frequently requested European, Asian, African and Middle Eastern languages. Less common language pairs can be checked after the document is reviewed. See the language directory.
Can I order an urgent translation?
Express options may be available depending on the language, length, clarity, document type and specialist availability. The delivery time is confirmed before the order is approved.
Is certified translation the same as notarised translation?
No. A certified translation includes an accuracy statement and verification details. Notarisation is an additional process and should generally be ordered only when the receiving organisation specifically requests it.
How do I start an order?
Upload clear copies through the online order page and include the source language, required language, intended use and deadline. The price and delivery time are then confirmed before work begins.
Start your translation
Send your documents for an initial review
Include every relevant page, the source and target languages, the receiving organisation and your deadline. The appropriate service, price and delivery time will be confirmed before translation begins.