Visa Translation Services

What authorities actually require

• UKVI/Home Office: translation must include a statement of accuracy, date, translator’s full name/signature and contact details.
• USCIS: full English translation certified as complete and accurate, with the translator’s statement of competence (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)).
• IRCC (Canada): translation + affidavit from the translator, plus the original or a certified copy.
• Spain & Italy (examples of sworn translations): many submissions require a sworn translation by a court-registered translator in Spain/Italy.
• Australia (Home Affairs/NAATI): translations generally expected from NAATI-certified translators for visa use.

Why choose Locate Translate for visa documents?

• Authority-specific certification: We issue the correct certificate format (UKVI, USCIS, IRCC, NAATI, sworn) so your file meets the rulebook — not just “a generic certified translation”. 

• Wet-ink & digital options: Download a signed PDF certificate for online portals; request wet-ink stamped sets by post/courier when an embassy insists on originals (common for certain sworn/consular filings).

• Sworn & notarised pathways: When a consulate needs a sworn (court-registered) translator or notarisation/legalisation, we route your job accordingly and advise on apostille if needed. 

• First-time-right QA: Second-linguist review for names, dates, seals, and formatting so your translation mirrors the layout officials expect.

• Speed without shortcuts: Same-day/24-hour options for short sets; realistic timelines for longer packs.

• Data security: Confidential handling; PII minimised in certificates unless required by the authority.

What sets Locate Translate apart?

We deliver exactly what your destination expects. While other services make vague promises, we show you the specific certification rules from authorities like UKVI, USCIS, and IRCC and ensure your translation and certification meet every requirement.

Your compliance is our top priority. We don’t rely on generic guarantees. We provide transparency by citing official sources on our website and configure your documents with the precise, authority-specific wording needed for a smooth application.

You receive verifiable, official-source certification. We provide direct links to government websites so you can see the exact certification requirements for yourself. We then deliver a document that is compliant, first-time-right, and configured to meet that standard, avoiding the risks of “UKVI approved” or other unsubstantiated claims.

This means your application is not just fast, but right the first time. We remove the guesswork, so you have confidence that your visa documents will be accepted.

Pricing & turnaround

• Certified translations (UKVI/USCIS/IRCC): Starting from £25 per page, with priority options for short sets (same day / 24h).

   

• Sworn/NAATI/notarised: priced per language pair and jurisdictional steps (e.g., court swearings, notarisation, legalisation).
• Bundles: multi-document packs (e.g., family submissions) benefit from combined pricing.

We’ll advise upfront if your case needs sworn/NAATI or notarised/legalised documents so you don’t over- or under-order.

Sample certificate wording (UKVI)

“I, [Name], certify that I am competent to translate from [Language] into English and that this translation is a true and accurate translation of the original document.
Date: [dd/mm/yyyy]
Signature: __________________
Contact: [email/phone/address]”

(We adapt the wording for USCIS to include the translator’s competence statement per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), and add an affidavit for IRCC, or sworn/NAATI details where applicable.)