Certified translation
Certified translations for UK visa and Home Office applications.
Applying for a visa, settlement, citizenship or a family route? Supporting documents not in English usually need a certified translation. Upload yours and we'll send a price.
Get a price for your uk visa & home office translation
Certified translation included. Phone photos are fine.
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PDF, Word or photo · up to 25 MB each
Certified translation included
No extra charge for certification.
Any language into English
Translation into English and other languages for personal and business use.
Price within 4 working hours
For scans and photos. Digital files are priced instantly.
Secure, confidential uploads
Files are stored privately and seen only by our team.
Files deleted after delivery
Removed from our systems 30 days after delivery.
What a certified translation for UK visas must include
UK Visas and Immigration guidance asks each translation to include:
- Confirmation from the translator or translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document
- The date of the translation
- The full name and signature of the translator or an authorised official of the translation company
- The contact details of the translator or translation company
Each Cosmo certified translation includes these details. The receiving authority decides how it assesses your documents.
Read the GOV.UK guidanceWhat's included
- Each translation includes a signed statement confirming it is a true and accurate translation, with the translator's details and date.
- Birth, marriage and divorce certificates, police certificates, bank statements, diplomas, IDs and more.
- Names, dates and stamps rendered carefully and consistently across your documents.
- Please check the current requirements for your specific application on GOV.UK — we can't guarantee how any authority will assess an application.
How it works
- 01
Upload
Send your document — a PDF, Word file or a clear phone photo.
- 02
Get your price
Digital files are priced instantly; scans and photos within 4 working hours.
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Certified translation delivered
Approve your quote and we email your certified translation.
No file to hand? Leave your details
Leave your details and tell us what you need translated. We reply by email or WhatsApp chat.
Questions from visa and citizenship applicants
What does “certified translation” mean?
In the UK, a certified translation is a full translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company confirming it is a true and accurate translation of the original, with the date and contact details. Certification is included in our price.
Will my translation be accepted by the Home Office or another authority?
We prepare certified translations in the format commonly requested for UK immigration applications, but each authority sets and applies its own rules, so we can't guarantee acceptance. Please check the current guidance for your application on GOV.UK or with the organisation concerned — if they need anything specific, tell us when you upload.
Which file formats do you accept? Can I send a phone photo?
Yes. You can upload PDF, Word, RTF, ODT, Excel and PowerPoint files, and photos (JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP). A phone photo is fine if the whole page is in frame and the text is readable.
How long does it take?
Digital files with readable text get a price straight away. For scans and photos we email your price within 4 working hours. Your delivery date is confirmed with your quote, and rush delivery is available for a surcharge.
How do I pay?
There is nothing to pay for a quote. Approve your quote, then pay securely by card on the website. Business clients can choose to approve and pay later by invoice.
Is my document kept private?
Uploads are stored in private storage that only our team can access, and are never shared beyond the translator working on your order. Files are deleted 30 days after delivery.
Can I contact you on WhatsApp?
We reply on WhatsApp during working hours. Please upload files and make payments through the website.
Do you translate into languages other than English?
Yes. Most immigration clients need English, but you can choose other target languages on the quote form.