Criminal record certificates
These can be required for certain occupations and circumstances. We translate the certificate content, stamps and official notes where needed.
Certified document translation for Skilled Worker applications
Skilled Worker Visa Translation for UKVI Applications
If a supporting document for your Skilled Worker visa is not in English or Welsh, GOV.UK says you need a certified translation. We prepare complete English translations with the certification details required for Home Office verification.
- Certified English translation
- Secure online document upload
- Price and turnaround confirmed before work begins
UKVI-focused certificationTranslation details prepared for independent verification.
Document-by-document reviewNames, dates, stamps and visible annotations are checked.
Digital deliveryCertified PDF delivery, with hard-copy options where required.
Current Skilled Worker translation requirements
What the Home Office needs in a certified translation
Current Skilled Worker caseworker guidance states that documents not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a fully certified translation from a professional translator or translation company that can be independently verified by the Home Office.
The translation should identify who prepared it and provide enough information for the Home Office to verify the work. You can check the current requirements on the official GOV.UK Skilled Worker documents page.
This service covers translation and certification of documents. It does not assess whether you qualify for the Skilled Worker route and it does not replace immigration advice.
For the step-by-step evidence checklist and translation guidance, read our Skilled Worker visa document translation guide. This page remains focused on ordering the translation service itself.
A compliant translation should include
- Confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the document.
- The date the translation was completed.
- The translator’s full name and signature, or an authorised company official’s details.
- The translator or translation company’s contact details.
- A complete translation of the relevant text, stamps, seals and annotations.
Documents that may need translation
Skilled Worker supporting documents we can translate
The documents required depend on your circumstances. If evidence you are submitting is not in English or Welsh, it may need certified translation before you upload it.
Relationship and civil documents
Marriage certificates, birth certificates and other relationship evidence for partners or children applying with you.
Financial evidence
Bank statements or related financial documents where they form part of the evidence requested for your application.
Qualifications and academic records
Certificates, transcripts and supporting academic documents when a translation is needed. Translation does not itself determine UK qualification equivalence.
Employment-related evidence
Employment letters, contracts or supporting records where they are part of the evidence you have been asked to provide.
Other official evidence
Police, medical, civil, residence or government-issued documents that need an English translation for submission.
Not every applicant needs every document above. Use the document list for your own circumstances and application route. If you are unsure what requires translation, send the file and tell us where it will be submitted.
Clear scope
What this service does — and does not do
Translation and certification
We translate the source document into English, check names and visible details, and attach the relevant certification information for the completed translation.
Not immigration advice
We do not decide whether a document is sufficient evidence, whether you meet the Skilled Worker rules, or whether your visa application will be approved.
Complete visible content
Stamps, seals, handwritten notes and reverse-side text should be included where they form part of the document you are submitting.
Consistent personal details
Tell us the spelling you use for names and places in your application so the translation can be checked for consistency with the information you provide.
Simple order process
How Skilled Worker visa document translation works
Upload the document
Send a clear PDF, scan or readable photograph through the online order route.
Receive a confirmed quote
We review the language, length, formatting and deadline before confirming the price and suitable delivery option.
Translation and checking
The document is translated and checked for completeness, names, dates and visible official markings.
Certified delivery
You receive the completed certified translation in the agreed format, ready to add to your application evidence.
Pricing and deadlines
Get the price before the translation begins
Published standard certified translation prices start from £40 per page, while the final quote depends on the language, document length, formatting and deadline. Express availability is confirmed after the document has been reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
Skilled Worker visa translation questions
Do Skilled Worker visa documents need certified translation?
If a document you are providing is not in English or Welsh, current GOV.UK Skilled Worker guidance says you need to provide a certified translation.
What must a Skilled Worker certified translation include?
Current caseworker guidance requires confirmation that the translation is accurate, the date of translation, the full name and signature of the translator or an official of the translation company, and the translator or company’s contact details.
Which documents should I send?
Send the documents you intend to use that are not in English or Welsh. Depending on your circumstances, these can include criminal record certificates, relationship documents, financial evidence, qualifications and other official supporting records.
Can you tell me whether my evidence is enough for the visa?
No. The service covers document translation and certification. Questions about eligibility, evidential sufficiency or immigration strategy should be checked against GOV.UK guidance or with an appropriately authorised immigration adviser.
Can I upload scans or photographs?
Yes, provided every page is clear and readable. If a file is cropped, blurred or missing stamps or reverse-side content, send a clearer copy before translation starts.
How quickly can the translation be completed?
Turnaround depends on the language, number of pages, document complexity and current availability. Send the document and deadline so the appropriate option can be confirmed before you order.
Start your translation
Upload your Skilled Worker supporting documents
Send the documents, source language and deadline. We will review the files and confirm the certification format, price and available turnaround before work begins.