Immigration Document Translation Guide | TranslateSwift

Immigration document center

Document translation for immigration applications.

Choose the country where you are applying to see the usual translation requirements for your documents and order the right translation service.

TranslateSwift translates the documents used in your application. We do not prepare, review or submit immigration applications.

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Country guidance linked to official sources Document translation for each destination Translation price shown before payment

Choose the receiving authority

One document.Different submission rules.

Start with the country and authority that will receive your application, not simply the language printed on your document.

United States

Upload the documents you need translated into English for a U.S. immigration application. We provide the translation and signed translator certification. We do not prepare or advise on immigration applications.

Authority
USCIS and U.S. Department of State / NVC
Target language
English
View U.S. requirements

Canada

Upload the documents you need translated into English or French for a Canadian immigration application. We provide the translation and applicable certification documents. We do not prepare or advise on immigration applications.

Authority
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Target language
English or French
View Canada requirements

United Kingdom

Upload the documents you need translated into English or Welsh for a UK visa or immigration application. We provide document translation and certification details. We do not prepare or advise on immigration applications.

Authority
UK Visas and Immigration (Home Office)
Target language
English or Welsh
View UK requirements

Australia

Upload the documents you need translated into English for an Australian immigration application. We provide the translation through appropriately credentialed translators. We do not prepare or advise on immigration applications.

Authority
Australian Department of Home Affairs
Target language
English
View Australia requirements

Requirements at a glance

Why a generic certified translation is not enough.

Use this table to compare the usual translation requirements, then check the instructions for your specific application.

Destination Language Core translation path Important distinction
United States English Full translation with certification of accuracy, completeness and competence for USCIS. USCIS and NVC language and submission rules can differ.
Canada English or French Certified-translator path or the applicable translation, affidavit and certified-copy package. Always check the program-specific IRCC document checklist.
United Kingdom English or Welsh Full, independently verifiable translation with an accuracy statement, date, translator identity, signature and contact details. Some in-country and settlement routes also ask for qualified-translator credentials.
Australia English English translation with the translator details required for their location. Inside-Australia NAATI details differ from overseas-translator details.

Common immigration evidence

Start with the document you need translated.

Choose a document type to learn about our translation service, or choose a country to check the usual requirements for your application.

Birth certificates Identity, parentage, citizenship and family-relationship evidence. Marriage certificates Spousal, partner, family sponsorship and name-change applications. Police and criminal records Character, background, admissibility and clearance evidence. Passports and identity cards Identity pages, stamps, visas and national identity records. Divorce and court documents Previous relationships, custody, judgments and supporting evidence. Diplomas and transcripts Education, skills, study, employment and credential evidence. Bank and financial records Funds, sponsorship, income and financial-capacity evidence. All other documents Employment, medical, adoption, affidavit and application records.

The TranslateSwift approach

Get the translation your application needs.

A certified translation, notarization, an affidavit and NAATI certification are different services. Choose the country receiving your application so you can order the right document translation service.

  1. 01
    Choose where you are applyingIdentify the country and receiving authority.
  2. 02
    Check the document rulesUse the instructions for your application or program.
  3. 03
    Order your translationReview the translation price and turnaround before payment.

Official translation guidance

Check the official requirements before you submit.

Each country page links to the government or professional body that explains its translation rules. Use those links to confirm the latest requirements for your application.

8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) Official source → IRCC language requirements Official source → GOV.UK translation requirements Official source → Home Affairs document guidance Official source →

Trust, privacy and accountability

Know who handles your sensitive documents.

Clear company details, independently verifiable memberships, document-handling information and published customer remedies are available before you upload.

Secure upload and document handling

Confidential access with clear limits.

  • Documents are uploaded through an encrypted HTTPS connection.
  • Access is limited to employees, contractors and translators who need the files to assign, translate, review or support the order.
  • Translators must accept confidentiality obligations before accessing source documents.

The published Privacy Policy does not specify a fixed post-order retention period. Contact support from your order email to request access to or deletion of files or personal data.

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Revision requests are free unless the source material changes. Requests can be made during the three-day review period and for up to 30 days after delivery. Refund eligibility depends on how much work has already been completed.

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Publisher TranslateSwift, LLC

Maintained by the translation operations and quality team.

Authority information reviewed August 2, 2026

Official government and professional-body sources are linked directly above.

Scope Translation services only

TranslateSwift does not prepare, review or submit immigration applications and does not provide immigration legal advice.

Good to know

Immigration translation questions.

Do all immigration applications use the same translation rules?

No. Requirements vary by country, receiving authority, application route and sometimes where the translator is located. Always follow the current instructions for the authority and form you are using.

Does a certified translation always need notarization?

No. Certification, notarization, affidavits and certified copies are different requirements. The correct package depends on the receiving authority and application instructions.

Should stamps, seals and handwritten notes be translated?

A complete translation should account for all visible text, including stamps, seals, annotations and text that is not legible. Do not crop the source document when uploading it.

Can TranslateSwift tell me which service to order?

Yes. Choose the country where you are applying and review the authority-specific guidance. If your application has unusual instructions, contact support before ordering.

Is this portal legal or immigration advice?

No. It explains document-translation requirements using official sources. Eligibility, evidence strategy and legal questions should be confirmed with the relevant authority or a qualified immigration professional.

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