Settlement and indefinite leave to remain
Translation of civil, employment, financial, accommodation and supporting evidence used in settlement or indefinite leave applications.
Visa, settlement and citizenship documents
Certified Immigration Translation Services for UK Visas and Settlement
Send a clear scan, PDF or photograph of your documents for professional translation and certification. We support visa, settlement, citizenship, residency and other immigration applications requiring documents in English.
Include the application type, required language, submission deadline and any instructions supplied by the receiving authority.
Certified for official use
Signed, stamped and dated certification details
Carefully checked
Names, dates, references, stamps and seals reviewed
Online document upload
Send a clear scan, PDF or photograph remotely
Digital and postal delivery
Certified PDF with printed copies available when needed
The essential answer
When do immigration documents need translating?
When a document supporting a UK immigration application is not written in English or Welsh, the application instructions may require the original-language document to be accompanied by a complete certified translation.
This commonly affects personal, civil, financial, academic, employment and relationship evidence submitted for visas, settlement, indefinite leave to remain, citizenship, residency and related Home Office or UKVI matters.
The exact requirement depends on your immigration route and the instructions issued for your application. Check those instructions before ordering and send them with your documents when possible.
You can also review the current Immigration Rules on GOV.UK .
Applications supported
Translation for visa and immigration applications
The service can be used for one supporting document or a collection of related files. Send all relevant documents together so the language, certification, formatting and delivery requirements can be reviewed as one request.
Spouse and family visas
Certified translation of marriage, birth, divorce, family registration, relationship and financial supporting documents.
Work and Skilled Worker visas
Translation of employment letters, qualifications, professional records, financial evidence and other work-related documents.
Student and dependant visas
Translation of academic certificates, transcripts, financial documents, parental records and supporting evidence.
Visitor visa applications
Translation of invitation letters, civil documents, financial evidence, employment records and supporting personal documents.
Citizenship and naturalisation
Translation of identity, civil status, residence, family and supporting documents used in citizenship or nationality matters.
Documents covered
Immigration documents we can translate
Upload every relevant page or side, including visible stamps, seals, signatures, annotations and handwritten notes. Unlisted documents can also be submitted for review.
Personal and civil documents
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce certificates
- Death certificates
- Passports
- Identity cards
- Police certificates
- Family registration records
- Criminal record checks
- Change-of-name documents
Supporting application evidence
- Bank statements
- Payslips
- Employment letters
- Tax documents
- Tenancy agreements
- Utility bills
- Academic certificates
- Degree transcripts
- Medical records
- Court and legal documents
A straightforward process
How immigration document translation works
You can begin with a clear digital copy. The documents, intended use, certification requirements, price and available delivery time are reviewed before the translation proceeds.
Upload your documents
Send a clear scan, PDF or photograph of every page and state the source language, required language, application type and deadline.
Translation and certification
A professional linguist translates the document and checks names, dates, numbers, stamps, seals, signatures and official notes against the source.
Receive the completed translation
The certified PDF is delivered by email. A printed postal hard copy can be arranged when your application or adviser requires one.
Certification and checks
Prepared clearly for immigration submission
Immigration evidence frequently contains identity information, dates, reference numbers and official markings that must be translated consistently. The translation should reflect all relevant visible content rather than only the main printed paragraphs.
Names can have more than one possible English spelling. Where possible, provide the spelling already used in the applicant’s passport, visa form or other official records so the translation can be prepared consistently.
A standard certified translation should not automatically be treated as notarised, apostilled or sworn. Those are separate services and should be added only when the receiving organisation specifically requests them.
Prepare your request
What to send with your immigration documents
Complete files and clear instructions help prevent avoidable questions and allow the appropriate certification, cost and delivery time to be confirmed.
A readable copy of every page
Include reverse sides and additional pages containing text or stamps.
The source and required languages
Identify the original language and the language required for submission.
Your application type
For example, spouse visa, settlement, citizenship or student visa.
Any official translation instructions
Send the wording supplied by UKVI, the Home Office or your adviser.
Your deadline and delivery preference
State when the translation is needed and whether a postal copy is required.
Confirmed spellings of personal names
Flag any differences between the source document and passport spelling.
Pricing and turnaround
Standard and express certified translation options
The final price and delivery time depend on the language, number of pages, document readability, formatting and current availability. Your exact total is confirmed after the documents have been reviewed.
Published turnaround of approximately two to three working days.
Subject to the document, language pair and available capacity.
Under 24 hours where the requested express option is available.
Starting prices are not a fixed quotation for every immigration document. Upload the complete files and include your deadline so the correct total and available service can be confirmed.
Review all pricing
Related services
Choose the translation route requested for your documents
Immigration applications do not all use identical terminology. Start with the written instructions provided by the receiving organisation and select the service that matches those requirements.
Questions customers often ask
Immigration translation service FAQs
These answers provide general guidance. Always follow the current document requirements issued for your particular immigration application.
Do I need certified translations for a UK visa application?
When a supporting document is not written in English or Welsh, the application instructions may require it to be accompanied by a complete certified translation. Check the requirements for your specific visa route and send those instructions with the document.
What is settlement visa translation?
Settlement visa translation covers supporting documents used for settlement, indefinite leave to remain, spouse or family routes and related applications. This can include civil certificates, financial evidence, employment records, accommodation documents and family records.
What immigration documents can be translated?
Common documents include birth and marriage certificates, divorce and death certificates, police certificates, passports, identity cards, bank statements, payslips, employment letters, tenancy agreements, academic records, medical documents and court papers.
What does the certified translation include?
The completed translation can include a certification statement, stamp, signature, date and identifying company details. Relevant visible content such as names, dates, reference numbers, seals, stamps and annotations is translated or identified where clear and legible.
How long does immigration document translation take?
Standard service is usually two to three working days for shorter documents. Next-day and same-day options may be available depending on the language, document length, formatting and current capacity. Send your deadline for confirmation.
Do I need to send the original immigration documents?
In most cases, a clear scan, PDF or photograph is sufficient to review and begin the certified translation. The team will advise you if an additional service or specific delivery arrangement requires anything further.
Can several immigration documents be translated together?
Yes. Upload all related documents together and explain that they form part of the same application. The full request can then be reviewed for language, certification, pricing and delivery requirements.
Can I receive a printed certified translation by post?
Yes. The certified PDF can be supplied by email, and a printed postal hard copy can be arranged when required. State the delivery format needed when submitting the documents.
Does an immigration translation need notarisation or an apostille?
Not automatically. Certified, notarised, apostilled and sworn translations are different services. Order an additional verification step only when it is specifically requested by the receiving organisation or relevant application instructions.
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Send your immigration documents for review
Upload clear copies, identify the required language and tell us whether the documents are for a visa, settlement, citizenship or another immigration matter. Include your deadline and any instructions supplied for the application.