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UK Spouse Visa Translation Requirements
Applying for a UK spouse visa (Appendix FM) requires every non-English document to be submitted with a certified English translation meeting UKVI standards. Our translators are experienced with Home Office evidentiary requirements for Appendix FM applications and deliver certified translations accepted first time.
Evidence
Documents Commonly Requiring Translation
- Marriage certificate
- Must show both parties, date and place of marriage, and registering authority.
- Birth certificates (for children on dependent applications)
- Full long-form birth certificate required.
- Police certificates
- Required from every country lived in for 12+ months since age 18.
- Bank statements
- Covering the 6-month financial requirement period under Appendix FM-SE.
- Payslips and employment letters
- For salaried applicants meeting the financial requirement.
- Divorce decrees (if previously married)
- Both parties must evidence dissolution of prior marriages.
UKVI rules
Key UKVI Translation Requirements
- 1Translations must include translator's name, signature, and contact details per UKVI paragraph 6.7.
- 2Every page must carry a certification statement confirming accuracy.
- 3Dates must be converted to DD Month YYYY format (English).
- 4Names should be transliterated consistently with the applicant’s passport.
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- Marriage CertificateCore Appendix FM evidence of your relationship.
- Birth CertificateRequired for dependent children on the application.
- Bank StatementCovers the 6-month Appendix FM-SE financial requirement.
- Police CertificateNeeded from every country lived in for 12+ months since age 18.
FAQ
Spouse Visa translation questions
Do both the marriage certificate and translation need to be submitted?
Yes. UKVI requires the original or certified copy of the source document alongside the certified English translation. Never submit the translation alone.
How long does a certified spouse visa translation take?
Standard delivery is within 24 hours. Rush 8-hour delivery is available for urgent applications.
What if my police certificate lists a different name to my passport?
The translator should add a translator’s note explaining the transliteration difference. We handle this as standard for spouse visa documents.
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