India: UK Visa Translation Guide
Last updated: March 2026
India is the largest source of UK study visa applicants (24% of all grants) and a major source of spouse, skilled worker, and visitor visa applications. This guide covers translation requirements for Indian documents in Hindi and other Indian languages.
What Indian documents need translation for UK visas?
Indian documents commonly requiring translation include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates from Hindi-medium institutions, bank statements from regional banks, police clearance certificates, and Aadhaar cards.
India issues documents in multiple languages depending on the state. Hindi is the most common, but documents may also be in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Punjabi, or other state languages.
Many Indian institutions issue bilingual documents (local language + English). If the English portion is complete and legible, translation may not be required. However, if there is any ambiguity, it is safer to get a certified translation.
- Birth certificates from municipal corporations
- Marriage certificates (civil and religious)
- Degree certificates and mark sheets
- Bank statements (especially from regional banks)
- Police clearance certificates (PCC)
- Aadhaar cards and PAN cards
- Caste certificates (if required)
- Employment letters and salary slips
- Property documents
Which Indian languages do you translate?
We translate all major Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu, Odia, and Assamese. All translations are certified and UKVI-accepted.
India has 22 scheduled languages and hundreds of dialects. We have translators covering all major Indian languages. Our most requested Indian language pairs for UK visa applications are Hindi to English, Bengali to English, Tamil to English, and Punjabi to English.
- Hindi (हिन्दी)
- Tamil (தமிழ்)
- Telugu (తెలుగు)
- Bengali (বাংলা)
- Marathi (मराठी)
- Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
- Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
- Malayalam (മലയാളം)
- Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)
- Odia (ଓଡ଼ିଆ)
Tips for Indian applicants
Check if your documents are already in English before ordering translations. Many Indian institutions issue English-language certificates. Apply for PCC from Passport Seva Kendra early. Order translations before your visa appointment.
Many Indian applicants save money by checking whether their documents are already in English. Central Board-affiliated schools often issue English certificates, and many universities issue English-medium degree certificates.
For documents that do need translation, order early. PCC processing from Indian passport offices can take 2–3 weeks, and having translations ready when you apply avoids delays.
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