Common documents that need translation include birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, police clearance certificates, school records, and financial papers. These translations are needed for visa, residency, and immigration applications.
Yes, the UK Home Office requires that all translations be certified. At HomeOfficeTranslations.co.uk, we provide translations that meet the required standards set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to ensure your documents are accepted.
Only certified translators can provide translations that the Home Office will accept. Our translators are certified and follow UKVI rules, making sure your documents are properly translated.
UKVI approval ensures that your translation is correct and meets the rules for immigration purposes.
Yes, you need certified translations for all visa applications submitted to the UK Home Office. Whether you’re applying for a work visa, study visa, or family visa, Home Office Translations UK will provide translations that meet UKVI requirements.
No, you cannot translate your own documents. The Home Office only accepts translations from certified professionals.
Standard translations usually take 1 to 3 business days. If you need it faster, we offer same-day or 24-hour options for an extra charge. The exact time depends on your document and how urgent it is.
A certified translation will include the original text, the translation, a statement saying the translation is correct, and the translator’s contact details and qualifications.
Yes, certified translations are required for all types of visa applications. Whether you’re applying for a work visa, study visa, or any other type, we will make sure your translations are correct for any visa application.
Usually, notarization is not required for translations. However, in some cases, certain documents may need to be notarized. This website can also provide notarised translation services if needed.
Prices depend on the type and length of your document. On average, translation costs are about £20 to £60 per page. If you need it urgently or the document is complex, extra fees may apply.
Yes, Home Office translations must include both the original text and the translated text.
Yes, the Home Office will accept translations from anywhere as long as they meet UKVI rules.
To check if a translation provider is UKVI-approved, you can ask them for their certification or check their experience in translating documents for UK immigration. This company is a trusted provider with certified translators.
Sworn translations may be needed for some legal documents, like contracts or powers of attorney. While not all documents need to be sworn, our experts can help if you need a sworn translation.
You can submit your translated documents to the Home Office along with the original documents as part of your visa or immigration application. Translations can be sent online or in hard copy, depending on the Home Office’s rules.
Yes, we offer urgent translation services. If you need fast translation for your immigration application in UK, we can provide a same-day or next-day service to meet your deadlines.
You can send your documents by email, postal mail, or upload them online. For email, just attach clear scans or pictures of your documents. If you're sending by post, you can mail the original documents. You can also use our online service to upload the files easily.
We usually charge based on the number of words in your document. Sometimes, if the document is complicated or technical, the price may be higher. We can give you a free quote based on the word count or document length.
After we finish translating your documents, we will send them to you in a PDF format. If you need notarized translations, we will send them both digitally and as printed copies.
Notarization has a separate fee from the translation. The price for notarization depends on the type of document. Translation costs are based on the number of words, and notarization has its own charge. We can provide an estimate for both services once we know the details of your documents.