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Certified translation for Student visa documents
Student Visa Translation for UKVI Applications
Translate supporting documents that are not in English or Welsh for a UK Student visa application. Upload the complete file set so the translation scope, certification format, price and available turnaround can be confirmed before work begins.
Certified English translation
Academic and financial evidence
Urgent options available
Current Home Office guidance: if a Student or Child Student document is not in English or Welsh, the applicant must provide a fully certified translation from a professional translator or translation company that can be independently verified.
Send the complete supporting document rather than cropped sections so the translation can be checked properly.
Student visa supporting documents
Documents commonly sent for certified translation
Which evidence you need depends on your own Student visa application. These are common foreign-language documents customers may need translated when they form part of the application.
Academic transcriptsUniversity or school transcripts, marks and academic records.View service →
Qualifications & certificatesDegree certificates, diplomas and education records.View service →
Bank statementsFinancial evidence supplied in another language.View service →
Birth & relationship documentsBirth certificates and supporting relationship evidence where relevant.View service →
Passport & identity evidenceIdentity pages, stamps and other travel-related records.View service →
Other supporting documentsBrowse the full certified document translation directory.View documents →
Certification requirements
What the Student guidance says a certified translation must include
The current Student and Child Student caseworker guidance says the translation must be independently verifiable by the Home Office and include specific identifying information.
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Accuracy confirmationConfirmation that the translation is an accurate translation of the document.
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Date of translationThe completed translation must be dated.
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Name and signatureThe full name and signature of the translator or an official from the translation company.
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Contact detailsThe translator or translation company’s contact details must be included.
Academic documents need accurate translation, but translation itself does not determine the UK academic level of an overseas qualification.
“UKVI-approved translator”
Focus on the translation requirements, not an “approved translator” label
The current Student guidance describes a fully certified translation from a professional translator or translation company that can be independently verified by the Home Office. It does not tell applicants to choose from a named “UKVI-approved translator” list.
What the translation service handles
Translation of the source content, checking against the original and the certification details required for the translated document.
What it does not decide
The translation service does not decide Student visa eligibility, whether a particular piece of evidence is sufficient, or the UK academic equivalence of an overseas qualification.
How the service works
From document upload to certified delivery
Step 01
Upload the documents
Send clear scans, PDFs or readable photographs of every page that needs translation.
Step 02
Receive confirmation
We review the language, document type, page count, certification requirement and deadline before confirming the quote.
Step 03
Translation & checking
The content is translated and key names, dates, figures and official details are checked against the source.
Step 04
Receive certified delivery
The completed translation is supplied in the agreed format with the relevant certification information.
Clear scans and consistent spellings help reduce avoidable queries during translation.
Before you upload
Send complete, readable documents
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Include every relevant pageDo not crop reverse sides, stamps, notes or continuation pages that form part of the document.
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Use consistent name spellingsProvide passport spelling or another preferred English spelling where names appear across several documents.
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State the exact deadlineIf the application date is close, include the deadline when requesting the quote.
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Tell us what the document is forKnowing the intended Student visa use helps us assess the correct translation and certification route.
Student visa translation prices
Know the starting price before work begins
The final quote is confirmed after the source document is reviewed. These starting prices align with the dedicated certified translation pricing page.
Standard
£40 / page
Standard certified translation starting price for suitable documents.
Express
£65 / page
Accelerated handling where the document and language availability allow it.
Same-day
£100 / page
Available for suitable documents and subject to capacity and review.
Document complexity, language pair, formatting, certification requirements and urgency can affect the confirmed price.
Client feedback
What clients said about the service
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“I was impressed by the professionalism and speed of the service. Highly recommend!”Michael T.International Student
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“Thanks to UKVI Translation, I received my visa on time. Their support was invaluable!”Emily R.Graduate Student
Student visa translation FAQ
Common questions about translated supporting documents
Do Student visa documents need certified translation?
If a document supplied for the application is not in English or Welsh, the current Student and Child Student guidance requires a fully certified translation from a professional translator or translation company that can be independently verified by the Home Office.
What must the certified translation include?
The current guidance requires confirmation of accuracy, the translation date, the full name and signature of the translator or an official from the translation company, and the translator or company’s contact details.
Which Student visa documents might need translation?
This depends on the application. Foreign-language academic evidence, financial evidence, parental consent, birth or relationship documents, sponsorship records and other requested supporting documents may need translation when they form part of the evidence.
Is there a list of UKVI-approved translators?
The current Student guidance focuses on using a professional translator or translation company and providing a fully certified translation that can be independently verified. It does not direct applicants to a named UKVI-approved translator list.
Does translating a qualification prove its UK academic level?
No. The Home Office guidance distinguishes the translation of an overseas qualification from assessment of its academic level or equivalence.
Can I send photographs instead of scans?
Readable phone photographs can be reviewed if every page is shown in full and all text, stamps, seals, signatures and document edges remain clear.
Can you complete a Student visa translation urgently?
Express and same-day options may be available depending on the language, number of pages, source quality and current capacity. Send the complete file with the exact deadline so availability can be confirmed.
Where can I see which Student visa documents may need translation?
Use our Student visa document checklist for the informational overview, then return to this service page when you are ready to upload the actual documents for translation.
Ready to translate your Student visa documents?
Upload the full document set for review
Send every page that needs translation together with the source language and deadline. We’ll confirm the price and available turnaround before work begins.