Spanish Translation
ES → ENCertified translations from Spanish into English for immigration, legal and other official document submissions.
Certified translation languages
Certified Translation Languages for Official UK Documents
Send documents in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Arabic and other supported languages for certified translation into English. Your documents can be prepared for Home Office, UKVI, academic, legal and other formal submissions.
Translation into English
For official use in the United Kingdom
Multiple languages
European, Asian and Middle Eastern languages
Certified delivery
Digital copies with printed options where required
Document review
Language and certification confirmed before work begins
Supported languages
Find the language of your document
The languages below are commonly requested for certified translation into English. Availability can depend on the document type, subject matter and required certification, so send your files for confirmation when necessary.
French Translation
FR → ENProfessional translations from French into English for Home Office, UKVI and other formal applications.
Italian Translation
IT → ENCertified translations of Italian personal, academic, financial and legal documents into English.
German Translation
DE → ENAccurate translations from German into English prepared for formal document submission and official review.
Portuguese Translation
PT → ENCertified Portuguese-to-English translations for visa, administrative, academic and legal processes.
Arabic Translation
AR → ENProfessional translations from Arabic into English for official documents, immigration applications and formal submissions.
Turkish Translation
TR → ENCertified translations from Turkish into English for documents requiring official or administrative review.
Polish Translation
PL → ENPolish-to-English document translations prepared with the certification details required for formal use.
Russian Translation
RU → ENCertified Russian-to-English translations for personal, academic, financial, legal and supporting documents.
Chinese Translation
ZH → ENChinese-to-English document translations for official submissions, subject to confirmation of the document and language requirements.
No listed language matches your search. The service may still support your language, so send the document for review.
Your language is not listed?
The list above is not exhaustive. Upload your document and identify the source language so translation availability, pricing and the appropriate certification format can be confirmed.
A clear answer
What are certified translation languages?
This refers to the source languages from which documents can be professionally translated and certified for formal use.
Most requests on this page involve translating a document from another language into English so it can be reviewed by a UK authority, university, employer, court or other organisation.
The language is only one part of the requirement. The document type, destination, intended purpose and required certification must also be checked before the correct service can be confirmed.
A certified translation should be complete and verifiable
It should accurately represent the visible original document and include a certification statement, the relevant name and signature, the date of certification and contact details for the translator or translation provider.
How it works
From your original document to a certified English translation
Send readable files and explain where the translation will be used. The language, certification, price and estimated delivery time can then be reviewed before translation begins.
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Send your documents
Upload clear, uncropped copies showing every relevant part of the original document.
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Receive confirmation
The language, document type, certification requirements, price and estimated turnaround are reviewed.
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Translation and checking
The content is translated, formatted and checked for names, dates, numbers and other important details.
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Receive your certified copy
Receive the completed translation digitally, with a printed version arranged where the submission requires one.
Certification options
Choose the format required for your submission
Different authorities and procedures can request different forms of certification. Provide the instructions you have received so the appropriate option can be confirmed.
Certified Translation
A complete translation supplied with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy and identifying the translation provider.
Notarised Translation
A certified translation whose relevant signature or certification is witnessed or authenticated by a notary when requested.
Apostilled Translation
Translation and legalisation arrangements for documents that require an apostille before being presented in another country.
Check before ordering
A standard certified translation is suitable for many UK submissions. Notarisation or apostille legalisation should normally be ordered only when the receiving organisation or procedure specifically requests it.
Your completed translation
What a certified translation includes
The English translation should represent the complete visible content of the source document and provide sufficient certification information for the translation provider to be identified and contacted.
- A complete translation of the visible document content
- A written statement confirming translation accuracy
- The translator’s or authorised official’s full name
- The relevant signature and certification date
- Contact details for the translation provider
- References to visible stamps, seals and signatures
- Formatting reflecting the original structure where practical
- Digital or printed delivery according to the agreed service
Common submission purposes
When documents may need translation into English
The intended use helps determine the appropriate certification, formatting and delivery method. Include this information when sending your files.
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USE 01
Visa and immigration applications
Personal, identity, relationship and financial evidence submitted as part of an immigration or nationality process.
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USE 02
Home Office and UKVI submissions
Foreign-language documents that must be available in English for review with an official application.
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USE 03
University and academic use
Diplomas, transcripts, certificates and educational records needed for admissions or qualification assessment.
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USE 04
Marriage and family processes
Birth, marriage, divorce and family records used to establish relationships, identity or personal status.
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USE 05
Legal and court proceedings
Court papers, affidavits, orders and related legal documents that must be reviewed or submitted in English.
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USE 06
Employment and professional checks
Qualifications, certificates and supporting records used for employment, licensing or professional verification.