Georgian Documents Translation for UK Visa 2026
Georgian civil documents use the Mkhedruli script (მხედრული). It is one of only a few unique scripts still in daily use. For a UK visa, Georgian documents need a specialist certified translation. They can also be apostilled, because Georgia joined the Convention in 2007.
Georgia writes its official language only in the Mkhedruli script. This flowing, rounded script grew out of the older Asomtavruli and Nuskhuri scripts. The Civil Registry Agency (სახელმწიფო სერვისების განვითარების სააგენტო) issues Georgian civil documents in this script. They include birth certificates (დაბადების მოწმობა), marriage certificates (ქორწინების მოწმობა), and national ID cards. All of them need a specialist certified translation before you send them to UKVI. Georgia has been a full member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 2007, so legalisation is simple.
Georgia Has Been in the Apostille Convention Since 2007
Georgia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 April 2007. So the Ministry of Justice of Georgia can apostille Georgian public documents, including civil registry documents. An apostilled Georgian document with a certified English translation meets UKVI authentication rules. You do not need any further consular legalisation.
Key Georgian Civil Documents for UK Visa Applications
Birth Certificate (დაბადების მოწმობა)
Issued by the Civil Registry Agency. It shows the child’s name in Georgian script, the date and place of birth, and the parents’ names. Newer certificates offer a bilingual Georgian/English extract, but the main record is still in Georgian.
Marriage Certificate (ქორწინების მოწმობა)
Issued by the Civil Registry Agency. It shows both spouses’ full names in Georgian script, plus the date and place of the marriage. Georgian nationals need it for spouse and dependant visa applications.
National ID Card (პირადობის მოწმობა)
The Georgian biometric ID card shows the holder’s name in Georgian script and in Latin letters. Even so, we advise a certified translation that confirms the Georgian name for UKVI applications.
Divorce Certificate (განქორწინების მოწმობა)
The Civil Registry Agency issues this when a marriage ends. You need it if you must prove an earlier marriage for a spouse or family visa.
The Mkhedruli Script: Why Specialist Expertise Matters
Georgian Mkhedruli is one of the world’s most distinctive scripts. It has 33 letters and runs left to right. In its modern form it has no capital letters. It looks nothing like Latin, Cyrillic, or Arabic. Nobody can read it without training in Georgian. So when you pick a translator, check that they know Georgian, not Russian or Armenian.
Georgian-to-Latin Transliteration Rules
Georgia’s official romanisation standard is the National System of Romanisation, set by the Georgian government in 2009 and used on passports and civil documents. The older international standard, ISO 9984, differs slightly, so you may see the same name spelled two ways. Here are the letters people see most often, with their official Latin forms:
| Georgian Letter | Official Latin (National System) | Common Variation |
|---|---|---|
| ყ | q | k’ |
| ც | ts | c |
| ჯ | j | dzh |
| ხ | kh | x, h |
| ღ | gh | g |
Georgian Surnames and Name Conventions
Georgian surnames usually come from a place name, a job, or an ancestor’s name. They often carry a recognisable ending. The common ones are:
- -შვილი (-shvili): Means “child of”. It is the most common Georgian surname ending (e.g., Saakashvili)
- -ძე (-dze): Means “son”. It is common in western Georgia (e.g., Gamkrelidze)
- -ელი (-eli): Shows where the family came from (e.g., Rustaveli)
- -ური (-uri): An adjective ending that shows origin or a trait
Russian and Armenian names often use a patronymic as a formal middle name. Georgian names do not. A full name on a Georgian document is usually just the first name and the surname. Some records list the father’s name in a separate field.
Translation Pricing
| Service | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Standard certified translation | £17.99 per page | 24 hours |
| Rush certified translation | £29.99 per page | 8 hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
My Georgian birth certificate has my name in both Georgian and Latin script. Do I need a certified translation?
Yes. The Latin spelling on a Georgian civil document is just an entry made by the registry. It is not a certified translation. UKVI wants a certified translation from a professional translator, with a formal certification statement. The translation should confirm the name in Georgian script and check that the Latin spelling matches the name in your passport.
How do I get an apostille on my Georgian document?
The Ministry of Justice of Georgia issues apostilles on Georgian public documents, through the Legal Entity of Public Law “National Bureau of Enforcement”. You can apply in person at MoJ offices in Tbilisi, Batumi, or Kutaisi. You can also use the LEPL online apostille system. It usually takes 1–3 working days. Then send the apostilled document to a UK-based certified translator for the English translation.
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