Certified Translation for Visa Documents and Embassies
- A certified translator's stamp and signature on every page
- English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
- $10 per page, delivered as a PDF within 24 to 48 hours
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Documents we translate for your visa file
- Bank statements and balance certificates.
- Employer letters and salary certificates.
- Commercial registers and business licences for business owners.
- Marriage contracts, birth certificates and family registers.
- Academic certificates and admission letters.
- Title deeds and rental contracts.
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is issued by a licensed translator or translation office, and carries their stamp, signature and a statement that it matches the original document. With this stamp, the translator takes responsibility for the accuracy of the translation, and visa centres and official bodies accept it.
Some embassies require a higher standard: a sworn translation by a translator accredited with that embassy, as in some applications for Spain and Germany. Check your embassy’s checklist before you order.
Do you need to translate all your visa documents?
Most Schengen embassies and the UK accept documents issued in English without translation. You only need to translate documents issued in Arabic, such as Arabic bank statements, marriage contracts or local employer letters. Some embassies may ask for translation into their own language instead of English.
The full Schengen document list is in our guide to Schengen visa requirements.
Certified translation FAQ
Do all visa documents need to be translated into English?
No. You only need to translate documents issued in Arabic; most embassies accept documents issued in English as they are. Some embassies ask for translation into their own language.
Do European embassies accept translations without a certified stamp?
Usually not. Most embassies require a translation stamped and signed by a certified translator or office, and do not accept personal or unstamped translations.
What is a certified translation?
A translation issued by a licensed translator or office with their stamp and signature, together with a statement that it matches the original, so the translator is responsible for its accuracy.
Is a certified translation accepted by all embassies?
Not always. Some embassies require a sworn translation by a translator accredited with them. Check your embassy’s requirements before you order.
Which languages are available?
From Arabic into English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. For other languages, contact us before ordering.