Translate into English or French
Supporting documents in another language normally need an English or French translation.
Canadian immigration translations
Translations for Canadian immigration and IRCC applications.
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.
Document translation requirements
What your translated documents should include.
These are the main translation requirements to check before you order. Your form or receiving office may have additional instructions.
Include the source-document copy
IRCC general guidance describes submitting the translation with a certified photocopy of the original document.
Use the correct translator pathway
The supporting documents differ depending on whether the translation is completed by a certified or non-certified translator.
Check the program checklist
Route-specific instructions can be more precise than general guidance. Follow the checklist for the application being submitted.
The distinction that matters
The translator credential changes the supporting package.
Canadian certification is generally connected to a recognized professional association. CTTIC supports national standards, while professional titles are granted through its provincial and territorial member bodies.
Show the applicable professional credentials.
A Canadian certified translation normally identifies the translator and relevant provincial or territorial professional association. Follow the program instructions for the required seal, stamp or membership details.
An affidavit may be required.
IRCC guidance describes an affidavit from the person who completed the translation when the translator is not certified. The affidavit and certified-copy process must follow the applicable instructions.
Common application routes
Translation support for the evidence in your application.
Application routes can have their own document checklists. Confirm the evidence required before commissioning translations.
Express Entry and permanent residence
Spousal and family sponsorship
Study permits
Work permits
Citizenship applications
Visitor and Super Visa applications
Common document types
Documents commonly translated for Canada applications.
Birth certificates
Identity, parentage, citizenship and family-relationship evidence.
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Marriage certificates
Spousal, partner, family sponsorship and name-change applications.
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Police and criminal records
Character, background, admissibility and clearance evidence.
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Passports and identity cards
Identity pages, stamps, visas and national identity records.
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Divorce and court documents
Previous relationships, custody, judgments and supporting evidence.
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Diplomas and transcripts
Education, skills, study, employment and credential evidence.
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Bank and financial records
Funds, sponsorship, income and financial-capacity evidence.
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All other documents
Employment, medical, adoption, affidavit and application records.
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The matching TranslateSwift service
Order the translation service your documents require.
Upload clear copies, select the service for Canada, and review the exact price and available turnaround before payment.
- Human translation into English or French
- Canadian credential routing when selected
- Certification details on the deliverable
- Affidavit guidance when applicable
- Electronic delivery and optional hard copy
- Clear quote before payment
Official sources and review
Check the authority, then check your application instructions.
This page was substantively reviewed on August 2, 2026. Its scope is document translation; it does not determine immigration eligibility or replace advice from the receiving authority or a qualified professional.
IRCC: Translation of supporting documents
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IRCC: Common supporting documents
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CTTIC: Certification in Canada
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Official rules and form instructions can change. If your checklist conflicts with this page, follow the authority's current instructions and contact TranslateSwift before ordering.
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.
Company details
TranslateSwift, LLC
A Delaware limited liability company providing professional document translation services.
1111B S Governors Ave STE 3231, Dover, Delaware 19904, United States+1-800-876-6461
[email protected]
Verified professional memberships
Check the official member listings.
- Company member of the American Translators Association ↗
- Associate Member of the Association of Translation Companies ↗
Membership status verified from the associations' public directories on August 2, 2026. Membership is not the same as company certification.
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.
Reviews, corrections and refunds
Independent customer feedback
Read customer experiences on Trustpilot or browse the TranslateSwift review archive before ordering.
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.
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
Canada translation questions.
Does IRCC require English or French?
IRCC generally requires supporting documents to be in English or French. Check the instructions for the specific program and office receiving the application.
Does CTTIC certify individual translators?
CTTIC supports national standards and certification examinations. Professional certification titles are generally granted through its provincial and territorial member bodies.
When is a translator affidavit required?
IRCC general guidance describes an affidavit when the person completing the translation is not a certified translator. Program-specific instructions should be checked before ordering.
Can I submit only the translation?
IRCC general guidance also describes a certified photocopy of the original-language document. Follow the document checklist for your particular application.
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