Identity Documents

Certified Passport and ID Card Translation for Ireland

Complete English translations of national identity cards, passport endorsements, household registers and name-change documents for Irish immigration and citizenship.

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A certified passport and ID card translation for Ireland is a full English version of the identity document an Irish authority needs to read, signed and dated by the translator. VisaDocTranslation prepares it at €19.19 per page, in euro, delivered by the next working day.

Most passports already print the key details in English, so the passport is often the one document in your file that doesn't need translating. National ID cards, endorsements, household registers and name-change records are a different story. Our certified translation for Ireland page explains the rest.

Price, delivery and where it’s accepted

Ireland

Immigration (ISD) & general use

Price: €19.19 per page
Same-day rush: €35.99 per page
Delivery: Next working day
Translated into: English
Signed by: VisaDocTranslation, with a signed statement of accuracy
Revisions: 2 free revisions per document

Accepted for

Immigration Service Delivery (ISD)
Department of Justice
Irish statutory bodies

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Do I need to translate my passport for an Irish visa or citizenship application?

Usually not the data page, because most passports print the key fields in English. You need a certified translation when an Irish authority must read something that isn't in English or Irish, such as endorsements, amendments or a national ID card used as evidence of identity.

ISD asks for your current passport and, for many applications, a colour copy of every page of previous passports (yes, ISD really does want the blank ones). Most of that is visa stamps and needs no translation. The pages that matter are observations and amendments: a name change recorded inside the cover, a note about a child, or an endorsement printed only in the issuing country's language.

Not sure whether yours counts? Our article on documents already in English explains when a bilingual document is enough on its own.

Do I need a certified translation of my national ID card for Ireland?

If the ID card isn't in English or Irish and you're submitting it as evidence, yes. Irish bodies, from ISD to the Civil Registration Service, need to read the name, date and place of birth, and document number in English.

ID cards turn up as supporting identity evidence, as proof of a previous address, or when a passport is new and the card shows a longer history. Translate both sides: the reverse of many cards carries the address, the issuing authority or the parents' names, which is often what the caseworker was looking for.

Family and household registers are identity documents in many countries and often the only official record of a parent's details or a change of name. We translate them in full, every page that carries an entry.

What's the difference between a certified copy and a certified translation of a passport?

A certified copy confirms that a copy matches the original; a certified translation confirms that an English version is accurate. Irish citizenship applications can need both, and they come from different people.

ISD's guidance says a certified copy can be made by a solicitor, notary public, commissioner for oaths or peace commissioner, and warns that copies certified by someone who isn't authorised will be rejected. A certified translation comes from a translator or translation company with an established professional reputation. Same word, different job, and the overlap has caught out more than one applicant, which may be the most Irish-paperwork thing on this page.

We provide certified translations. For certified copies of your passport, follow ISD's instructions on who can certify them.

How much does a passport or ID card translation for Ireland cost?

€19.19 per page with next-working-day delivery, or €35.99 per page for rush delivery within 8 hours. ID cards are short documents, and you'll see the exact page count and total on the quote form before you pay.

Every page includes the translation, the signed certification and a quality check, plus 2 free revisions per document. Names are where identity translations succeed or fail, so tell us the spelling used in your passport's machine-readable zone and we'll use it consistently. If spellings differ across your documents, our guide to names spelled differently explains how we handle it.

Upload on the quote form; a clear photo of each side is fine.

Which identity documents do Irish applications ask to see translated?

Commonly national ID cards, residence cards from other countries, family or household registers, name-change certificates and passport endorsements. Anything you submit that isn't in English or Irish needs a full certified translation.

A name change is the classic case. ISD asks applicants who have changed their name, for any reason, to give full details, and family applicants to provide supporting evidence. If the name on your birth certificate differs from your passport because of marriage, deed poll or a registry correction, each link in that chain needs to be readable in English.

National identity cards, front and back
Family and household registers
Name-change certificates and deed polls
Passport observations and amendment pages
Residence cards and permits issued by other countries

Frequently Asked Questions About Passport & ID Translation for Ireland

Does ISD need a translation of every passport page?

No. Visa stamps and entry stamps don't normally need translating. Translate the pages that carry personal information, observations or amendments not shown in English.

Do I need a passport translation for IRP registration?

Registration for an Irish Residence Permit is done with your passport and the documents for your type of permission. A passport with an English data page doesn't normally need translating.

Will you certify a copy of my passport?

No. We certify translations, not copies. ISD's guidance lists who can certify a copy, including solicitors, notaries public, commissioners for oaths and peace commissioners.

Do you translate both sides of an ID card?

Yes. Both sides are translated in full, including the issuing authority, dates, document numbers and any address or family details on the reverse.

How do you write names from non-Latin scripts?

We follow the spelling in your passport wherever it appears, so your documents match. For names that don't appear in your passport, tell us your preferred spelling and we'll use it consistently.

Can you translate a household register?

Yes. Household and family registers are translated in full, including every page that carries an entry for you or the family members named in your application.