Certified visa translation services in the UK
Get a clear, professionally certified translation of the documents supporting your visa or immigration application. We help you identify the correct translation format before you submit.
- Certification for your destination
- Express options by arrangement
- Fixed quote before work starts
Ready for certification
Choose the certification your application needs.
Translation requirements vary by country and visa route. We will check the service needed rather than automatically applying the same certification to every document.
UKVI / Home Office
Supporting documents may need a complete, verifiable translation with the details specified for the application.
USCIS
English translations generally require a statement confirming completeness and accuracy and the translator's competence.
IRCC
Requirements for certified translators, affidavits and copies vary by application and source document.
NAATI route
Where NAATI certification is specifically required, we will check availability for your language combination.
Sworn translations
Some authorities require a locally authorised translator or legalisation. We can assess the available route.
Visa documents, translated with the details intact.
We work with personal, financial, academic and legal documents submitted as part of visa and immigration processes. Provide every relevant page, including endorsements and reverse-side information.
The required translation may need to reflect seals, registration numbers, handwritten entries and other official markings.
From document review to certified delivery.
We agree on the destination, scope, price and turnaround before starting your translation.
Send your enquiry
Tell us the languages, document types, visa destination and deadline. We will arrange to review clear copies of the documents.
Confirm the quote
We confirm the correct certification route, final price, delivery format and timeframe before you approve the job.
Receive the translation
Your translation is checked and provided with the certification and delivery options agreed for your application.
Know the price and certification scope first.
Costs vary by language, complexity, urgency and the legalisation or delivery requirements of the receiving authority.
Starting from
We will confirm the full cost for your documents before work begins. Express turnaround and additional services are quoted separately when relevant.
Your translation can include
- Translation of the complete supplied document
- Terminology and formatting review
- Agreed statement of translation accuracy
- Translator or agency certification details
- Signed PDF and printed-copy options, where required
Sworn translation, notarisation, apostille and courier arrangements may involve separate requirements and charges.
Send the document details. We'll confirm what you need.
Specify the receiving authority, languages and deadline. We’ll explain the available translation and certification route before you place the order.
More help with visa and immigration documents.
Visa document translation FAQs.
Do I need certified translations for a UK visa application?+
If your supporting document is not in English or Welsh, the Home Office may require a full, verifiable translation meeting the requirements for your visa route. Check the published guidance and your application checklist.
Will UKVI or an embassy accept the translation?+
We prepare translations to the certification specifications agreed for your application. Only the receiving authority can determine whether a submitted document is accepted, so no translation provider can guarantee an application outcome.
Which documents can you translate for a visa?+
Common documents include birth and marriage certificates, passports and identity records, police certificates, bank statements, payslips, academic records and legal documents. Send all relevant sides and stamps so we can assess the work.
Do I need a sworn, notarised or NAATI-certified translation?+
That depends on the country, authority and application type. Some authorities request a sworn translator, notarial authentication or a particular national accreditation. We will confirm the service we can provide for the requested language and destination.
Can I send a photograph of my documents?+
Clear, complete photographs may be sufficient for a quotation and many digital translation workflows. The image should show every edge, seal, signature and relevant reverse side. We will tell you if a better copy is needed.
What does visa document translation cost?+
The current starting price shown here is £25 per page. Your final quote can vary with language, document length, complexity, required certification, urgency and any additional legalisation or postage.
How quickly can my visa documents be translated?+
Standard and express turnaround depend on language availability, document complexity and the requested certification. We will confirm the delivery date and total price before you proceed.
Request your visa translation quote
Tell us which documents you need translated, the languages, application destination and deadline. We will reply with the next steps for reviewing your files. You can also email hello@locatetranslate.co.uk.