Passport Translations

Certified Passport Translations

At Translayte, we provide professional passport translation services that are accurate, reliable, and swift. 

Understanding the importance of these documents in international travel, immigration, and legal processes, we ensure your passport translations are handled with the utmost precision and confidentiality.

 

From $31.75 / page

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Which certification do you need?

The receiving authority decides. Most accept our own certification; some countries only accept a translator sworn in before their courts.

Certified Translation

Translated by a professional translator and certified by Translayte with a signed statement of accuracy. Accepted by the UK Home Office, USCIS, universities, employers and banks. A Statement of Truth version is available for UK courts.

Every language pair · Statement of Truth $38.10 per page

From $31.75 / page

Sworn Translation

Produced and stamped by a translator sworn in before the courts of the receiving country, where only that is accepted: Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, Brazil and others.

Into the sworn country's language · CTTIC for Canada, NAATI for Australia

From $41.28 / page

Why Do I Need My Passport Translation to Be Certified?

Certified translations of passports are a critical requirement in many international and legal contexts due to their function as official identity documents. Here’s why such certification is important:

  1. Validation for Immigration: Immigration authorities often require certified translations of passports to process applications for visas, residency, and citizenship. A certified translation is seen as a guarantee of the authenticity and accuracy of the translated information.
     

  2. Legal Acceptance: In legal scenarios, a certified translation is necessary to ensure that the document is recognized and accepted by courts, government agencies, and legal entities. This is particularly important in situations involving identity verification, civil status, or legal disputes.
     

  3. Employment Verification: For those seeking employment abroad, many employers and government departments require a certified translation of passports to confirm the identity and nationality of prospective employees.
     

  4. Study Abroad Applications: Educational institutions, especially in foreign countries, may request a certified translation of passports for international students as part of the enrollment process. This helps in verifying the student's identity and nationality.

What are the Translation Requirements for a Passport?

Translating a passport requires attention to detail and accuracy:

  • Full Translation: All data, including personal details, issue and expiry dates, and any stamps or annotations, must be translated.
     

  • Accuracy: Precise translation of names, places, and dates, maintaining the integrity of the original document.
     

  • Format Consistency: The translated document should mirror the layout of the original passport for easy verification.

When Will a Passport Translation be Needed?

Passport translations are typically required for various immigration-related situations, some of them are:

  • Moving Abroad: For those relocating to a country with a different official language.
     

  • Studying Overseas: Essential for student visa applications and university enrollment in foreign countries.
     

  • International Employment: Required for work permits and employment verification in another country.

How We Translayte Passports

  1. Assigning translators experienced in personal document translation.

  2. Conducting thorough checks for accuracy and consistency.

  3. Providing a certificate of accuracy with each translation.

  4. Ensuring the highest level of privacy and security in handling your documents.

  5. Offering continuous support throughout the translation process.

What Do We Expect From You?

Accurate Information

  • Complete Details: Ensure that all the information in the passport, including personal details and any annotations, is visible and legible.

  • Current Information: Provide the most recent version of your passport for translation.

Document Preparation

  • High-Quality Scans or Photographs: Submit clear and high-resolution scans or photographs of your passport.

  • All Pages Required: Include all pages of the passport, even those that seem unimportant, as they may contain relevant information.

Specific Requirements

  • Translation Purpose: Inform us about the specific purpose of the translation (e.g., visa application, legal proceedings) so we can tailor our service to your needs.

  • Target Country Guidelines: Share any specific guidelines or requirements from the country where the translation will be used

Additional Services

In addition to passport translation, we also offer:

Contact Translayte today for professional and certified passport translation services, tailored to meet your specific needs.


What customers use this for

The reasons customers gave when ordering a certified translation from us.

Most common reasons

  1. 1. Citizenship and immigration

    Visa, residence permit, citizenship and naturalisation applications.

  2. 2. Study and degree recognition

    University admission and recognition of foreign qualifications.

  3. 3. Marriage and family

    Getting married abroad, divorce and birth registration.

  4. 4. Passports and identity

    Passport applications and renewals, identity cards and name changes.

  5. 5. Driving licences and vehicles

    Exchanging a foreign driving licence, driving abroad and car rental.

The remaining 18% covers other purposes.

Based on Translayte orders placed between May 2025 and October 2026 where the customer stated a purpose we could classify. Percentages are rounded.


Our track record

How we have delivered for customers over the last 12 months.

92% Orders delivered on time

Delivered to the customer on or before the time we promised when they ordered.

15 hours Typical delivery of a one-page translation

The median time from order to delivery for a one-page certified translation. Across all orders it is 17 hours.

67% Orders delivered within 24 hours

86% of certified translations reach the customer within two days of ordering.

99% Orders completed without a complaint

Completed orders where the customer raised no complaint about quality, timing or service.

96% Reviews of four or five stars

Share of the reviews customers left on their orders that rated us four or five stars.

180+ Countries our customers have ordered from

Across more than 2,400+ language pairs we have delivered translations in.

Figures cover Translayte certified translation orders completed in the last 12 months and are updated daily. Reviews are those left on our own site.


Four steps

  1. 01

    Upload and order

    Choose the languages, the certification and any add-ons, upload your documents, and pay.

  2. 02

    Translated

    A professional translator translates and our team reviews. Professional and Specialist tiers add a second proofreader.

  3. 03

    Certified

    We sign the statement of accuracy. If you added notarisation or an apostille, the notary or partner is invited automatically.

  4. 04

    Delivered

    Download the certified PDF, in 48 hours as standard or from 12 hours with Priority. A paper copy is posted if ordered.

Certified Translation pricing

Priced per page, with automatic discounts of up to 25% on large documents. The order form shows the exact total before you pay.

Standard Translation

From $31.75 / page
  • Professional Translator
  • Internal Quality Review

A professional translator and our internal review. Suitable for personal documents such as birth, marriage, police and academic certificates.

Professional Translation

From $36.51 / page
  • Professional Translator
  • Proofreader
  • Internal Quality Review

Standard plus a second proofreader, 15% on the translation. For business and legal documents where a second pair of eyes matters.

Specialist Translation

From $39.69 / page
  • Specialist Translator
  • Proofreader
  • Internal Quality Review

A subject-matter translator and proofreader, 25% on the translation. For medical, technical and complex legal material.

USD order form prices. Priority delivery +25%, Urgent +100%. Notarised translation from $24.50 per document, UK apostille $159.30 per document.

Certification and prices by country

Choose the country whose authority will receive the translation. Each page explains the certification that country accepts and what it costs per page.

Certification by country

The certification each country accepts, and the per-page price. Choose the country your documents are for.

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Need another country or language? Tell us and we will quote the pair within a working day.

Per page. Per page, Standard translation. Professional +15%, Specialist +25%; Priority +25%, Urgent +100%. Prices as shown on the USD order form; other currencies carry their own.

More reasons to use us

Whatever the service you need, you can be rest assured that we have the right solution for you. Here are some more reasons to choose Translayte:


Easy Online Ordering

Order all our services online with ease. No need to contact us for a quote.

Fixed & Upfront Pricing

Transparent, fixed prices for all our services. Know the cost upfront using our order form.

24/7 Support & Delivery

Round-the-clock support and delivery powered by our global team across 15 countries.

Automation Powered Delivery

Over 50% of our delivery process is automated, ensuring fast and efficient service.

Multilingual Support

AI-Powered Support available in multiple languages for seamless communication.

Effortless Communication

Direct communication with your assigned translator or project manager to ensure clarity.

190k+ Customers Supported

Trusted by over 190,000 customers in 180+ countries. Experience you can rely on.

Your Data, Secured

We adopt industry-leading practices to ensure your confidential data remains secure.

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