Passport translation
Certified English translations of foreign-language passport entries, identity pages, visas, endorsements and travel stamps where an authority requires them. Names, numbers and dates reproduced faithfully, with signed translation certification.
See your exact price before payment. Clearly printed passport pages typically take 1–2 working days; dense endorsements or handwritten stamps may take longer.
Start your order.
Upload a clear scan or photo of the relevant pages of your foreign passport. Include the identity page and any foreign-language visa, stamp or annotation that the receiving authority wants translated. Confirm which pages are needed before you pay.
Send clear images of the requested passport pages, showing all four corners, visible codes, dates, stamps and annotations. Do not crop the wording or share unrelated pages unnecessarily. Documents are handled confidentially. Read our privacy policy or email hello@certifiedvisatranslation.co.uk if you need help.
Certification comes included.
A certified passport translation sets out the visible source-language wording with a signed, dated accuracy statement and translation-provider details. It does not replace the passport itself, verify authenticity, establish nationality or grant permission to travel or work.
- Faithful translation of selected passport entries, foreign-language stamps, visa labels and annotations
- Signed and dated statement of accuracy
- Signatory name and company contact details
- Certified PDF delivered to your inbox
- Optional printed copy by tracked post
From your upload
to your inbox.
A straightforward online process, with pricing and delivery options before you commit.
Upload & quote
Send a clear copy, choose the purpose and review your price and delivery options.
Translate & check
A professional linguist translates the selected passport pages, cross-checking recorded names, passport numbers, issue and expiry dates, issuing authorities and visible annotations against the original images.
Receive & submit
Receive a certified PDF by email to accompany the original passport or document where the receiving organisation asks for an English translation.
Prepared around
the pages required.
Tell us who will receive the passport translation and which entries they need in English. We can prepare certified translations of specified readable pages, but the receiving authority decides whether translation is necessary or acceptable.
Biographical & identity details
We translate visible non-English passport details, such as the issuing authority, name fields, place of birth, document type and additional remarks where requested. Numbers and the machine-readable zone are reproduced rather than decoded or validated.
Visa stamps & endorsements
Foreign-language visas, entry and exit stamps, residence endorsements and handwritten remarks can be translated when clear and requested. Unreadable or obscured entries are flagged instead of guessed.
UK visa & passport applications
GOV.UK’s visa guidance ordinarily requires a valid passport or travel document, and certified translations for supporting documents not in English or Welsh. The translation cannot substitute for the original travel document or an official identity check.
Requirements vary. Share any instructions from the receiving authority before ordering.
Every entry.
Every passport detail.
A passport may combine printed identity fields with foreign-language stamps, visa endorsements and handwritten remarks. We translate what is visible on the requested pages while preserving source spellings, dates and reference numbers.
- Names, birth information and issuing authority
- Passport numbers and printed issue or expiry dates
- Legible foreign-language visas and travel stamps
- Official remarks, endorsements and side notes
Check whether translation is required
GOV.UK guidance states that UK visa applicants generally need a valid passport or travel document and certified translations for required supporting documents that are not in English or Welsh. A passport may already show relevant details in English or in an internationally recognisable format. Ask the authority to identify the entries that need translating.
HM Passport Office guidance for first adult passports also explains original-document and certified-translation requirements for specified evidence. We do not authenticate passports or guarantee a translation replaces prescribed original-document checks. For separate records see birth certificate translation, marriage certificate translation and our privacy policy for sensitive identity-document handling.
More documents.
One simple order.
Where needed, we can translate a passport’s foreign-language entries alongside birth certificates, marriage certificates or other separate immigration supporting documents requested by the recipient.
Personal & civil status
Identity & immigration
Education & qualifications
Employment & finances
Supporting documents
Upload several documents in the same order. Your exact price depends on the files, language and certification you select.
Your language.
Our specialists.
Passport entries, stamps and endorsements translated into English from a wide range of languages. Provide the relevant pages so we can confirm legibility and coverage. If yours is not listed, send your document and we will confirm availability.
- Arabic
- French
- Polish
- Urdu
- Spanish
- Romanian
- Hindi
- Portuguese
- Ukrainian
- Bengali
- German
- Chinese
When is a certified passport translation needed?
An organisation may ask for English translations of specified foreign-language passport details, visas, endorsements or travel stamps. Many passports already include multilingual fields, so translation is not automatically necessary. Ask the receiving authority exactly which entries and pages it requires.
What passport information can you translate?
We can translate legible personal information, the name and designation of the issuing authority, remarks, document type, visa annotations, entry or exit stamps and other foreign-language wording. Document numbers, dates and machine-readable text are reproduced as printed rather than independently authenticated.
How much does passport translation cost?
Standard certified translations for general, visa and official use start from £15.45 per page; court and legal proceedings translation costs £41.45 per page. The final quote depends on the requested pages, language, stamps, formatting, handwriting and any further certification.
Do I need to translate every page of my passport?
Not necessarily. For many applications, the original passport is used as primary identity evidence and only specified foreign-language entries need translation. Supply the instructions from the receiving organisation so we can quote the relevant pages rather than automatically translating empty or unrelated pages.
Can passport translation replace the original passport for UKVI or travel?
No. A translation is a supporting document, not a valid passport, travel document, immigration permission or means of proving identity. UKVI and border authorities apply their own requirements and checks; translation does not verify a passport’s authenticity or renew its validity.
Can you translate passport stamps, visa stickers or handwritten remarks?
Yes, where the wording is sufficiently legible and the language is supported. We preserve original dates, locations and visible stamp information. Faded seals, unclear handwritten annotations and illegible portions are identified, not reconstructed or interpreted as proof of travel history.
Will you change the spelling of names or transliterate the machine-readable zone?
We preserve passport spelling and numerical identifiers as supplied. Where a different-script name appears, we follow the original romanisation or a clearly documented agreed convention as appropriate; a translation does not amend the name on an official document. We do not decode or verify the machine-readable zone.
How long does certified passport translation take?
Clearly scanned passport pages typically take 1–2 working days, subject to language, readability, the number of stamps and available capacity. Detailed handwritten endorsements and additional certification may take longer; delivery options are confirmed with the quote.
One document closer.
Upload the required passport pages for a quote reflecting the source language, number of pages, stamps, handwriting and certified delivery needs.
Certified Visa Translation
Certified Visa Translation provides certified document translations for visa, immigration, passport and other official submissions.
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Certified translations are prepared to meet common official requirements, but final acceptance is always at the discretion of the receiving authority.
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