Certified Passport Translation UK – From £40
Order a certified passport translation for a UK visa, passport application, nationality matter, marriage registration, university, employment, legal submission or another official purpose.
We translate passport biodata pages, observations, visas, endorsements, entry and exit stamps, seals and readable handwritten notes. Send the pages you have been asked to provide and tell us where the translation will be submitted.
- Only translate the pages you need
- Certified PDF delivery
- Posted hard copies available
- Urgent turnaround options
Which Parts of a Passport Can Be Translated?
Not every application requires a translation of the entire passport. Some organisations need only the biodata page, while others may request relevant visas, observations, endorsements or travel stamps.
Send the pages named in your instructions. If the requirement is unclear, tell us which organisation will receive the translation so the scope can be reviewed before you order unnecessary pages.
How do I translate a passport into English in the UK?
Upload clear images or a PDF of the required passport pages and tell us the receiving organisation and deadline. We confirm the scope, certification format, price and turnaround before translation starts.
Biodata or ID page
Name, nationality, date of birth, passport number, issuing authority and validity details.
Observation pages
Official remarks, amendments, endorsements and additional identity information.
Visa pages
Relevant visa labels, permits and associated annotations where requested.
Entry and exit stamps
Legible dates, locations, seals and handwritten notes connected with the submission.
What Should a Certified Passport Translation Include?
For documents that are not in English or Welsh, GOV.UK explains that a certified translation should include written confirmation that it is a true and accurate translation, the date of translation, and the translator's full name and contact details.
GOV.UK passport guidance also states that documents not in English or Welsh need a certified translation. Your receiving organisation decides exactly which documents and passport pages it needs, so share its written instructions with us if you have them.
Read the GOV.UK guidance on certifying a translation
Read GOV.UK passport document guidance
Complete translated content
The required passport information is translated clearly so it can be checked against the source document.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
Your certified translation includes a signed certification statement confirming that the translation is a true and complete rendering of the source document.
Certification date and identifying details
The certification includes the relevant date and translator or agency details used for the certified document.
Clear document formatting
The translation is laid out so names, dates, passport numbers, stamps and other entries can be cross-referenced with the original.
A Complete Passport Translation Pack
The completed translation is prepared in a clear format for use alongside your source document. Delivery can be matched to the instructions provided by the organisation receiving it.
Certified PDF
Digital certified translation for electronic submission where the receiving organisation accepts PDF documents.
Certificate of Accuracy
A signed certification statement confirming that the translation is a true and complete rendering of the source document.
Editable Word version
An editable version can be supplied on request when it is appropriate for your intended use.
Posted hard copies
Printed certified documents can be posted where the receiving organisation requires or prefers physical copies.
Passport Translation in Four Clear Steps
Start with a clear scan, photograph or PDF. The scope, certification format, price and expected turnaround are confirmed before translation work starts.
Upload your passport
Send clear images of the pages requiring translation and state where the finished document will be submitted.
Confirm scope and price
The pages, language pair, certification format, delivery method and turnaround are confirmed before work begins.
Translation and quality check
The relevant text, stamps, seals and annotations are translated, formatted and reviewed for consistency.
Receive the certified translation
The completed certified PDF is delivered by email, with posted hard copies supplied where requested.
Passport Translation Prices and Turnaround
Choose the service level that fits your deadline. Published rates are starting prices; the final total depends on the passport pages, language pair, document clarity, certification route and selected turnaround.
2 hours
For suitable emergency documents submitted during working hours.
- Priority processing
- Formatting matched to the source
- Quality-checked translation
- Digital PDF delivery
12 hours
Priority turnaround for passport documents with a close deadline.
- Urgent processing
- Formatting matched to the source
- Quality-checked translation
- Digital PDF delivery
24 hours
A balanced option for standard urgent passport translation requests.
- Express processing
- Formatting matched to the source
- Quality-checked translation
- Digital PDF delivery
Standard — 2 days
Standard turnaround for passport documents without an urgent deadline.
- Standard processing
- Formatting matched to the source
- Quality-checked translation
- Hard-copy option available
How the prices work: the certified figure is the certified total starting rate, not an extra charge to add on top of the translation-only figure. The complete price and available delivery time are confirmed before work begins.
When You May Need a Passport Translation
A passport translation may be requested when an organisation needs to assess identity, nationality, travel history or passport details that appear in another language.
Requirements vary between organisations. Check the instructions for your application or share them with the team before ordering.
Visa applications
Passport details, visa pages or relevant stamps for immigration submissions.
Nationality applications
Identity and travel evidence for citizenship or nationality registration files.
Marriage registration
Passport information required by a registry office.
University enrolment
Identity documentation requested during admissions or enrolment.
Employment checks
Translated identity information for an employer or professional body.
Legal document packs
Passport evidence included within solicitor, court or probate bundles.
Quality Checks Before Delivery
Passport documents contain precise identity information. The translated content is reviewed so names, dates, document numbers and other details remain consistent with the source.
- Names and transliterations checked for consistency
- Date of birth, issue date and expiry date reviewed
- Passport and document numbers checked carefully
- Nationality and issuing-authority details reviewed
- Visible stamps, seals and annotations accounted for
- Formatting checked for clear cross-referencing
- Certification details reviewed before delivery
Send the spelling of your name as it appears in existing English records when relevant. This can help identify inconsistencies before the translation is finalised.
What to Send for Passport Translation
Clear and complete files help the team assess the document accurately and reduce questions after the order has started.
01 Your passport pages
- A clear scan, photograph or PDF
- The complete biodata page without cropped edges
- Any requested observation, visa or stamp pages
- Both sides of an ID card where applicable
02 Your submission details
- The required target language
- The organisation receiving the translation
- Your submission deadline
- Any instructions about certification or hard copies
Passport Translation Experiences
What clients say about passport translations ordered for different official uses.
Needed my Brazilian passport translated for a UK visa application. The team guided me on exactly which pages were needed.Sofia R. Visa application
Excellent service. They translated my Japanese passport including all the stamp pages.Yuki T. Nationality application
My local registry office needed a certified translation of my passport. They delivered it quickly.Omar B. Marriage registration
Passport Translation FAQs
Check the required pages and certification format with the receiving organisation whenever its instructions are unclear.
Do I need to translate every page of my passport?
Not always. Some organisations require only the passport biodata page. Others may also ask for observation pages, visas, endorsements or entry and exit stamps.
Can you translate passport stamps as well as the ID page?
Yes. Relevant entry stamps, exit stamps, visas, seals and legible annotations can be translated together with the passport biodata page.
Is the passport translation certified?
Yes. The certified translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, the relevant translator or agency details and a date.
Can you provide a certified translation for the Passport Office?
Passport translations can be prepared for passport-related submissions where HM Passport Office or another organisation has requested a certified English translation.
Can you translate a passport urgently?
Same-day, 12-hour and 24-hour options are available for suitable passport documents, subject to availability and document scope.
Is a phone photograph sufficient?
A clear, well-lit photograph is usually sufficient to begin the review. All text, stamps, edges and document details must be visible.
How much does a certified passport translation cost?
Standard certified passport translation starts from £40 per page. The final price depends on the number and complexity of the passport pages, language pair and selected turnaround.
Can I order passport and ID card translations together?
Yes. A passport, national ID card and other supporting identity documents can be reviewed as one document set.
Can I combine my passport with other translated documents?
Yes. Passport translation can be ordered with birth certificates, marriage certificates, residence permits and supporting documents.
How are passport documents handled?
Passport and personal information is handled securely and shared only with the linguists and reviewers required for the project.
Order Your Certified Passport Translation
Upload a clear copy of your passport, select the pages you need translated and share your deadline. The scope, price and available turnaround are confirmed before work begins.