Can I translate my own documents for INZ?
No. INZ asks for translations made independently, not by the applicant or their family. A professional certified translation meets that requirement.
INZ Residence & Visitor
Certified Translation for New Zealand Immigration
English translations for Immigration New Zealand, company-certified for residence visas, police and medical certificates, or signed by a named translator for visitor visas and university admission.
A certified translation for New Zealand immigration has one non-negotiable: Immigration New Zealand (INZ) wants an English translation of any document that isn't in English, made independently rather than by you or your family. VisaDocTranslation offers two options depending on what the translation is for: a company-certified translation for residence visas, police certificates and medical certificates at £16.79 per page, or a translation signed by a named professional translator for visitor visas and university admission at £41.99 per page.
One thing to know up front: neither option is suitable for converting an overseas driving licence to a New Zealand licence, which has its own separate translator rules.
Price, delivery and where it’s accepted
New Zealand
Residence visas, police & medical certificates
- Price
- £16.79 per page
- Same-day rush
- £29.99 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 New Zealand residence visas
- police certificates
- medical certificates
Not accepted for
- driving licence conversion
New Zealand
Visitor visa or university admission
- Price
- £41.99 per page
- Same-day rush
- Not available — a translator reviews and signs every page
- Delivery
- Next working day
- Translated into
- English
- Signed by
- A named professional translator
- Revisions
- 2 free revisions per document
Accepted for
- Immigration New Zealand visitor visas
- university admission
Not accepted for
- driving licence conversion
Documents We Translate for New Zealand Immigration Translation
Birth Certificate Translation for New Zealand
Certified English translations of full birth certificates for INZ residence, partnership and visitor visa applications, with every name, stamp and margin note carried across.
Marriage Certificate Translation for New Zealand
Certified English translations of marriage certificates for Partner of a New Zealander visas, other residence applications, visitor visas and name-change evidence.
Divorce Certificate Translation for New Zealand
Certified English translations of divorce certificates, decrees and judgments for INZ partnership, residence and visitor visa applications.
Police Certificate Translation for New Zealand
Certified English translations of police certificates and criminal record checks for INZ character requirements, with rush delivery when a deadline is close.
Diploma & Transcript Translation for New Zealand
English translations of degrees, diplomas and transcripts for New Zealand university admission, signed by a named translator, plus certified translations for INZ residence applications.
Passport & ID Translation for New Zealand
Certified English translations of passport pages, national ID cards, household registers and other identity documents for INZ residence and visitor visa applications.
Bank Statement Translation for New Zealand
English translations of bank statements for Immigration New Zealand: proof of funds for visitor visas, shared finances for partnership residence, and every transaction line in between.
Payslip & Employment Letter Translation for New Zealand
English translations of payslips, employment certificates, contracts and reference letters for New Zealand residence applications and visitor visas.
Tax Return Translation for New Zealand
English translations of overseas tax returns, tax certificates and assessment notices for Immigration New Zealand work, residence and visitor visa applications.
What translation does Immigration New Zealand need?
INZ asks for a full English translation of every document not in English, made by an independent translator rather than by you, a family member or anyone else with an interest in the application.
The translation should cover the whole document, stamps and handwritten entries included, and it should be clear who made it. Ours are prepared by professional translators working to ISO 17100 and quality-checked before delivery, so each one is complete and traceable to the person or company that stands behind it.
INZ's requirements vary by visa category and do change, so read the checklist for your application before ordering. It's the one piece of immigration reading that genuinely repays the effort.
Which option do I need: standard or named translator?
Choose the standard option for residence visas, police certificates and medical certificates. Choose the named-translator option for visitor visas and university admission.
Yes, two prices for one country. INZ draws the line between visa types, so we do too. The standard option is a company-certified translation with a signed statement of accuracy. The named-translator option is signed by a named professional translator with their full name, contact details and qualifications; because a translator reviews and signs it personally, it costs more and has no rush tier.
For a residence application, the standard option covers the supporting paperwork, from a birth certificate to a police certificate. For a visitor visa, the named option covers documents such as bank statements and employment letters that show how the trip is funded.
- Standard (£16.79/page, rush available): residence visas, police certificates, medical certificates
- Named translator (£41.99/page, no rush): visitor visas, university admission
- Neither option: driving licence conversion
How much does a translation for INZ cost?
£16.79 per page for the standard option, or £29.99 per page for rush delivery within 8 hours. The named-translator option is £41.99 per page with next-working-day delivery. New Zealand orders are charged in pounds sterling.
Each price covers the translation, the certification and a quality check, with no separate certification or PDF fee, and every document includes 2 free revisions. Police certificates are among the documents we translate most often for INZ; our guide to police clearance certificate translation explains what's involved. Your card provider converts the sterling amount at checkout. Upload everything through the online quote form to see the exact total before you pay.
Can I use this translation to convert my driving licence in New Zealand?
No. Driving licence conversion in New Zealand has its own translator requirements, and neither of our New Zealand options is suitable for it.
If you need your overseas licence translated to drive or convert a licence in New Zealand, check the current requirements with the New Zealand transport authority and use a translator they accept. We'd rather turn the order down than have a licensing officer turn you away. Our New Zealand translations are for immigration, police and medical certificates, visitor visas and university admission only.
How do I order a translation for New Zealand?
Upload your documents on our online quote form, choose New Zealand, select the option that matches your application, pick a delivery speed if rush is available, and pay. Your translation is emailed as a PDF.
Standard and named-translator orders are delivered by the next working day (UK working days). Rush delivery within 8 hours is available on the standard option only. Not sure which option fits? Message us on WhatsApp or email with your visa type before you order.
Applying to Australia as well? See our translations for Australian visas, signed by a named translator. We also prepare certified translations for Ireland. Start your order on the online quote form.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Zealand Immigration Translation
Which option do I choose for a residence visa?
The standard option at £16.79 per page. It covers residence visas, police certificates and medical certificates, with rush delivery available.
Which option do I choose for a visitor visa?
The named-translator option at £41.99 per page. It's signed by a named professional translator with their full name, contact details and qualifications, and also covers university admission.
Do you translate police certificates for New Zealand?
Yes. Police certificates are covered by the standard option, with rush delivery available if your deadline is close.
Can I use your translation for a New Zealand driving licence?
No. Driving licence conversion is not covered by either New Zealand option. Check the transport authority's translator requirements instead.
How long does it take?
Both options are delivered by the next working day. The standard option also offers rush delivery within 8 hours at £29.99 per page.
Why am I charged in pounds sterling?
We charge locally only for the UK, US and Ireland. New Zealand orders are priced and charged in pounds sterling, and your card provider handles the conversion.
Do the translations need to be notarised for INZ?
INZ generally asks for an independent English translation rather than a notarised one. If your checklist asks for something more, check before ordering.
What if INZ queries the translation?
Every document includes 2 free revisions. Send us the wording of the query by WhatsApp or email and we'll update the translation.
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Other Countries We Translate For
USCIS Certified Translation
Certified translation for USCIS with the translator's certification of accuracy and competence. $20.39/page, next-day delivery, notarization optional.
Certified Translation Ireland
Certified translation for Irish immigration (ISD), the Department of Justice and Irish statutory bodies. €19.19/page in euro, next working day.
NAATI Translation for Australia
NAATI certified translation for Australian visa and citizenship applications, signed with the translator's full details. £41.99/page, next working day.
Certified Japanese Translation
Translate documents into Japanese for marriage registration, visas, work or study in Japan, signed by a named professional translator. £41.99/page.
Certified Danish Translation
Translate documents into Danish for residence permits, marriage, work or study in Denmark, signed by a named professional translator. £41.99/page.
German Sworn Translation
Sworn translation into German (beglaubigte Übersetzung), completed and signed by a sworn translator for German authorities. £48.00/page, 2 working days.
Spanish Sworn Translation
Sworn translation into Spanish (traducción jurada), signed by a traductor jurado appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. £48.00/page.
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