Certified Passport Translation Services

A passport is a short document, so it is one of the fastest items we translate. Most certified passport translations are completed within 1 to 2 working days, and same-day delivery is often possible when you order early and the file is clear. Turnaround depends on the language, the number of pages you need translated, and the certification level you choose. Notarised or apostilled passports take a little longer because of the extra certification step. The quickest way to get an exact timeline is to upload your passport to our quote tool, which returns a turnaround time along with the price.

It depends on who is requesting the translation. For most UK applications, such as those to the Home Office, UKVI, a university or a bank, a standard certified translation with a signed statement of accuracy is accepted. Some overseas authorities, or certain legal processes, ask for a notarised translation, where our in-house notary adds a notarial certificate. If your passport translation is being used officially in another country, you may also need an apostille from the FCDO. When you request a quote, we tell you exactly which level your authority requires, so you do not over-certify.

In almost all cases we only need a clear scan or photograph of the relevant passport pages, which you can upload through our quote tool or send by email. You usually do not need to post us your physical passport. Make sure the photo or scan is well lit and that all four corners and the full data page are visible, as this avoids delays. If your translation needs an apostille, we will let you know whether the original or a certified copy is required for that specific step, and guide you through it.

You will receive your certified passport translation as a PDF by email, and we also post a signed and stamped hard copy, since many authorities require a physical certified document with original stamps. Email copies are convenient for checking the translation, but they are not always valid for official submission, so we include the posted hard copy by default. We use secure, tracked postage for certified documents. If you need same-day collection from one of our offices, or express courier delivery, just let us know when you order.

The price is based on the number of words in the pages you need translated and the level of certification you choose. Because a passport's data page contains very few words, certified passport translations start from £33, which makes them one of our most affordable documents. Adding notarisation or an apostille increases the price because of the extra steps and official fees involved. There are no hidden charges. Upload your passport to the quote tool and you will see the exact price and turnaround before you commit to anything.