Document Translation Services UK
Professional translation for personal, legal, academic and business documents
Professional document translation for personal, legal, academic, financial, medical and business use across the UK. Where certification is required, see our certified translation service; for visa applications, use our UK visa translation service.
What we translate
If it’s scannable or printable, we can translate and certify it.
Why choose Certified Visa Translation
- Certification details: Where certification is required, the translation includes a statement of accuracy, translator or company details, date, signature and contact information appropriate to the receiving authority’s stated requirements.
- Professional linguists across 90+ languages, matched to the language pair and document type.
- Turnaround options: Standard and urgent delivery options are available depending on document length, language and complexity.
- Digital & hard copies: Secure PDF delivery by email, with printed copies available where needed.
- Data security: Documents are handled through GDPR-aligned processes.
How it works
Clear photos/scans are fine.
We confirm any acceptance requirements upfront.
A qualified linguist translates and we certify.
Secure PDF by email; printed copies by tracked post if needed.
Turnaround & delivery
- Standard: 24–48 hours for most personal documents (up to ~10 pages).
- Express: Same-day or overnight (subject to availability).
- Delivery: Secure PDF + optional hard copies via Royal Mail Tracked.
Acceptance & compliance (UK)
- For any document not in English or Welsh, UKVI requires a full translation that can be independently verified and must include: confirmation of accuracy, date, translator’s full name/signature, and contact details.
“Certified translation” is normally sufficient for UK visas; notarisation or apostille is only needed if specifically requested by the receiving authority.
Public authorities recommend using qualified professionals (e.g., CIOL/ITI/ATC affiliated).
Good to know: Some organisations have bespoke rules; we’ll confirm acceptance requirements before we start.
Pricing & options
- Per-page pricing for personal documents; per-word for multi-page or specialist files.
- Add-ons available: notarisation, apostille/legalisation, multiple printed copies.
- You’ll see all costs upfront before you approve.
Industry use-cases
- Immigration (UKVI/Home Office): visas, settlement, citizenship.
- Education: university admissions, NARIC/ENIC submissions (ask about requirements or waiver eligibility).
- Legal: courts, solicitors, notaries.
- Corporate: HR onboarding, compliance, KYC, procurement.
- Healthcare & Insurance: claims, medical dossiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
A translation bearing a statement that it is a true and accurate translation of the original, plus the translator’s name, signature, date and contact details.
Yes. We produce certified translations that meet Home Office requirements for English/Welsh submissions. If a receiver needs notarisation or an apostille, we can add that.
Not usually for UKVI; some courts/embassies or corporate processes require it. We’ll confirm before you proceed.
Yes—clear photos/scans are fine. We’ll advise if a better image is needed.
Most personal documents: 24–48h; ask for express same-day.
By default, you receive a secure PDF. Printed copies are available on request.
Compliance note (for the careful reader)
The UK government specifies that certified translations submitted to the Home Office must include: a confirmation of accuracy, date, the translator’s full name and signature, and contact details for independent verification. We structure our certificates exactly this way.
The UK does not have a domestic “sworn translator” system; sworn translators are used in civil-law countries (e.g., Spain, Italy, France, Germany). We handle sworn requirements via in-country partners when your destination authority demands it.