Passport Translation Services
Professional passport translation into English for immigration, passport, visa, identity and other official-document requirements.
Tell us the source language, where the translation will be submitted and your deadline. We can then confirm the appropriate translation and certification route for that recipient.
Clear, certified translation for formal use
The receiving authority decides what format and certification it requires, so we scope the translation around its instructions where available.
Names, dates, places and identity details handled carefully.
For formal submissions where a certified translation is requested.
Hard-copy options can be discussed when the recipient requires them.
Passport-related applications
Translation support where passport or identity evidence needs to be supplied in English.
Visa and residency use
Passport translations alongside other personal documents for immigration and residency matters.
Official identity evidence
Translation for organisations that need to review identity information in English.
Translate your passport for the purpose it is being submitted for
Passport translations are often requested as part of a wider application. The exact certification or formatting requirement depends on the organisation receiving the document.
HM Passport Office
Passport-related processes can require supporting identity or civil-status evidence to be translated into English. Tell us the exact submission requirement so the translation can be prepared accordingly.
Visa and immigration
Passports may be submitted with birth, marriage, academic, employment or financial documents. We can support the passport translation as part of the wider document set.
Legal and administrative use
Solicitors, employers, universities, banks and other organisations may request translated identity evidence. Their individual requirements should be checked before submission.
What does a certified passport translation mean?
A certified translation is accompanied by a statement confirming that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the source document. It normally identifies the translator or translation provider and includes the relevant certification details.
Certification is different from notarisation, sworn translation and apostille/legalisation. If the receiving authority has given you specific instructions, send them with the passport copy so we can advise on the correct route.
What to send for a quote
A clear scan or photograph is usually enough for us to review the translation requirement.
- Clear copy of the passport page to be translated
- Source and target language
- Name of the receiving authority or organisation
- Any certification instructions you have received
- Your required deadline
How passport translation works
We keep the process straightforward and confirm the practical requirements before the translation begins.
Send the passport copy
Provide a clear scan or photograph of the page that needs translating.
Confirm intended use
Tell us where it will be submitted and any certification instructions.
Translate and review
The passport details are translated and checked against the source document.
Receive the translation
We deliver the completed translation in the agreed format and timeframe.
Identity documents need careful handling
Small errors in names, dates or document numbers can create avoidable problems. Passport translation therefore needs close attention to the identity data shown on the original.
Names and transliteration
Where names can be rendered in more than one way, existing English-language documents can help maintain consistency across an application.
Dates and document details
Dates, issuing authorities, document numbers and place names need to match the source accurately and be presented clearly.
Confidential handling
Passports contain sensitive personal information, so document handling and communication should be treated carefully throughout the project.
Passport translation often sits alongside other documents
If your application includes additional certificates or identity records, these can be reviewed at the same time.
Passport translation questions
Do I need a certified translation of my passport?
That depends on the organisation receiving the document. If it has asked for a certified English translation, send us the instructions with the passport copy so the translation can be prepared to match the requirement.
Can you translate a passport into English?
Yes. We provide passport translation into English across a range of languages. Send a clear copy and confirm the source language and intended use.
Will HM Passport Office accept the translation?
HM Passport Office and other authorities set their own document requirements. We can provide a certified translation, but you should follow the instructions for your specific application and tell us if the office has requested particular wording or certification.
Do I need to send the original passport?
For quotation and translation, a clear scan or photograph is normally sufficient. If a separate notarisation, legalisation or original-document procedure is required, that should be confirmed before proceeding.
How long does passport translation take?
Turnaround depends on the language, legibility, amount of text and any additional certification requirement. We confirm the expected delivery time after reviewing the document.
Can you translate other documents for the same application?
Yes. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic records, employment documents and other supporting material can be reviewed as part of the same project.
Need your passport translated?
Send a clear copy, the language, receiving organisation and deadline. We’ll review the requirement and confirm the appropriate translation route.