Immigration proceedings frequently require certified translations of personal documents. Understanding what constitutes an acceptable translation and how to commission one correctly can make a significant difference to your client's case.
Why Certified Translation Matters in Immigration
Immigration proceedings routinely involve documents from other countries — birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical reports, court judgments, and more. The Home Office and UK courts require that these documents be accompanied by accurate, certified English translations.
An incorrect or inadequately certified translation can delay proceedings, result in evidence being disregarded, or worse — undermine a client's credibility with the decision-maker.
What Makes a Translation "Certified"?
A certified translation is one where the translator certifies that the translation is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge and ability. The certification typically includes the translator's name, contact details, date, and a signed statement of accuracy.
For immigration purposes, it is important that the translator is a native speaker of the source language with appropriate subject-matter expertise in the document type.
Common Documents Requiring Translation
- Birth, marriage, and death certificates
- National identity documents and passports
- Police reports and criminal records
- Medical reports and psychological assessments
- Court judgments and legal proceedings
- Country expert reports prepared in a foreign language
- Financial and employment documents
Ereventis Translation Services
Ereventis provides certified translations for immigration, legal, and official documents across all major languages. Our translators are native speakers with subject-matter expertise, and all translations undergo internal quality review. We work to your deadline and handle all materials with complete confidentiality.
Ereventis provides independent country expert reports, SQE preparation courses, and certified translation services to legal professionals across the UK.