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UK ILR & Settlement Translation Requirements

Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or settlement requires every non-English document to be submitted with a certified English translation meeting UKVI standards.

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Settlement applications are evidence-heavy, drawing on years of residence, financial, and identity documents — each non-English item needs a fully certified translation.

Evidence

Documents Commonly Requiring Translation

Police certificates: Required from each country lived in during the qualifying residence period.
Marriage or civil partnership certificate: For partners settling on the basis of a relationship.
Birth certificates: For dependent children included in the settlement application.
Bank statements and financial evidence: Supporting continuous residence and any financial requirement.
Travel history documents: Where absences from the UK must be evidenced with non-English records.

UKVI rules

Key UKVI Translation Requirements

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Every certified translation must carry the translator's name, signature, contact details, and a signed declaration of accuracy.
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Names must be transliterated consistently with the applicant’s passport across all documents.
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Dates must follow the DD Month YYYY format used in UKVI documentation.
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Where a document spans a residence period, translate it in full — partial translations are frequently rejected.

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A signed certificate with your document translation

One PDF by email: this certification page, a copy of your original, and the English translation — signed, stamped and ready to upload.

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Sample certificate of translation accuracy, signed and stamped by Quantum Cognition Ltd — Sample certificate — your order carries its own certificate number and verification code.

FAQ

ILR / Settlement translation questions

Do I need to re-translate documents I already translated for my earlier visa?

If you still hold the original certified translations and the documents are unchanged, they can usually be reused. Documents issued since your last application will need fresh certified translations.

How long does a certified ILR translation take?

Standard delivery is within 24 hours. Rush 8-hour delivery is available for applications close to a deadline.

Do police certificates for settlement need translating?

Yes. Any police certificate not issued in English must be submitted with a certified English translation covering the entire document.

Which documents need a certified translation for a ILR / Settlement?

Any document not in English, most often: police certificates; marriage or civil partnership certificate; birth certificates; bank statements and financial evidence; travel history documents. Each one needs a certified English translation submitted with a copy of the original.

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