Certified Translation Services for UK Visas, Passports & Citizenship Applications

 


If you're submitting a UK visa, passport or citizenship application, any document not originally in English or Welsh must be professionally translated. The UK Home Office has strict rules about what qualifies as an acceptable translation — and incorrect translations are one of the most common reasons applications are delayed or refused.

At Immigration Assist, we provide fully certified, accurate and compliant translations for all UK immigration categories.

Why Certified Translations Matter

Whenever you submit foreign-language documents to UKVI, your translation must include:

  • A statement confirming the translation is a true and correct version of the original

  • The date it was translated

  • The translator’s full name and signature

  • Contact details of the translator or translation provider

Missing even one of these elements can cause a delay, a request for additional evidence, or even a refusal. Using a qualified translation service ensures everything is done correctly the first time.

We Translate Into English for UK Immigration

We translate documents from French, Portuguese, German, Romanian, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and many other languages into English for use in:

  • UK visa applications

  • British passport applications

  • UK citizenship and naturalisation

  • Status tracing and ancestral claims

  • Settlement and family applications

Commonly translated documents include:

  • Birth certificates

  • Marriage and divorce certificates

  • Police clearance certificates

  • Passports & national IDs

  • Academic transcripts & diplomas

  • Deeds, affidavits & legal papers

  • Financial records and employment confirmations

We Also Translate From English Into Other Languages

Many clients require translations from English into:

  • French

  • German

  • Portuguese

  • Greek

  • Romanian

  • Spanish

  • Italian

These are often needed for:

  • Foreign citizenship applications

  • Marriages abroad

  • Residency and visa applications in other countries

  • Academic submissions and job applications internationally

If your language is not listed, just ask — we can almost always help.

Why Choose Immigration Assist for Translations?

Human, Qualified Translators

All translations are completed by experienced linguists — never automated software.

Fully Compliant With UK Home Office Requirements

Every translation includes the exact certification wording needed for UKVI acceptance.

Fast & Reliable Turnaround

Urgent, expedited and same-day options available for time-sensitive applications.

Secure & Confidential Handling

We treat your personal documents with professionalism and privacy.

Experts in UK Immigration

Because we work with UK visas daily, we understand precisely what each type of document requires.

What You Receive

Every completed translation comes with:

  • A clean, clearly formatted translated document

  • A certification statement meeting UKVI standards

  • Translator’s name, signature and contact details

  • A digital PDF copy (hard copies available on request)

How to Get Started

  1. Email your documents to dean@immigrationassist.co.za

  2. Tell us the language and what it’s needed for

  3. Receive a quote and estimated turnaround time

  4. Approve and we begin, simple and fast

You can also call or WhatsApp 082 973 0454 for immediate assistance.

Make Your UK Application Stress-Free

Avoid delays, refusals and unnecessary problems. With Immigration Assist, your certified translations are done correctly the first time — professionally, quickly, and fully compliant with UK Home Office requirements.

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