Does UKVI accept certified translations?
Yes. UKVI accepts certified translations that include a statement of accuracy, the translator's credentials and contact details, and the date of translation. Notarisation is NOT required for standard UK visa applications.
Do I need a notarised translation for a UK visa?
No. Unlike the US system, notarisation is NOT required for standard UK visa applications. UKVI requires a certified translation with a statement of accuracy, which is included with every VisaDocTranslation order.
How much does a certified translation cost in the UK?
Certified translations for UK visa applications start from £12.99 per page. This includes a signed statement of accuracy, translator credentials, and digital delivery within 24 business hours (Mon–Fri). No hidden fees.
What documents need to be translated for a UK visa?
UKVI requires certified translations of all non-English or non-Welsh documents submitted with your visa application. Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, bank statements, degree certificates, and employment letters.
How long does a certified translation take?
Standard certified translations are delivered within 24 business hours (Mon–Fri) — orders placed on a weekend start the clock Monday morning. Need it on a weekend or sooner? Same-day rush delivers within 8 hours any day, including weekends. Multi-page documents may take 2–3 business days.
What are the cheapest low-cost translation services for UK applications?
Our certified document translation services start from £12.99 per page — the lowest-cost certified format accepted by UKVI, HMCTS, and UK embassies. No hidden fees, no surprise notarisation upsells. The signed statement of accuracy and translator credentials are included as standard, not as a paid extra.
Do you offer legal translation services for UK courts and tribunals?
Yes. Our legal translation services cover HMCTS courts, immigration tribunals, solicitors, and notaries from £14.99 per page. We translate contracts, court judgments, witness statements, and tribunal evidence in the certified format the courts accept directly. See our legal translation services page for the full scope and accepted documents.
Can you provide an official translation of documents for UK use?
Yes. Our certified translations are the official translation of documents that UK government departments, courts, universities, and registry offices accept. Each translation includes the translator's statement of accuracy, credentials, and contact details — the format UKVI, HMCTS, the Home Office, and the General Register Office all require.