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UK Student Visa Translation Requirements
Applying for a UK Student visa requires every non-English document to be accompanied by a certified English translation meeting UKVI standards.
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Academic, financial, and identity documents are all within scope, and our translators have extensive experience with Student route applications.
Evidence
Documents Commonly Requiring Translation
- Academic transcript
- Must show all modules, grades, and the awarding institution in full.
- Diploma or degree certificate
- Required to demonstrate prior academic attainment for the chosen course.
- Bank statements
- Covering the required financial maintenance period (usually 28 consecutive days).
- Passport
- Biographical data page must be clear; any amendments or endorsements should be noted.
- Employment letter (where applicable)
- If the sponsor is an employer, a letter confirming salary and leave is required.
UKVI rules
Key UKVI Translation Requirements
- 1Translations must include the translator's full name, signature, and professional contact details.
- 2Every page of the translation must carry a certification statement confirming accuracy and completeness.
- 3Grade scales and classification systems should be retained in the original with an explanatory note in parentheses.
- 4Institution names should be transliterated and the original-language name retained in parentheses.
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- Academic TranscriptFull record of modules and grades from your institution.
- Degree CertificateEvidence of prior academic attainment for your course.
- Bank StatementProves the 28-day maintenance funds requirement.
- PassportBiographical data page and any endorsements.
What you receive
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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FAQ
Student Visa translation questions
Do I need to translate my academic transcript if it already has English grades?
Yes, if any part of the transcript is not in English — including the institution name, course titles, or administrative fields — a certified translation of the full document is required.
How long does a certified student visa translation take?
Standard delivery is within 24 hours. Rush 8-hour delivery is available for applications with upcoming deadlines.
Does the certified translation need to match the exact format of my transcript?
The translation must reproduce the layout and all content faithfully. It does not need to be typeset identically, but every field, heading, and entry must appear in the English translation.
Which documents need a certified translation for a Student Visa?
Any document not in English, most often: academic transcript; diploma or degree certificate; bank statements; passport; employment letter (where applicable). Each one needs a certified English translation submitted with a copy of the original.
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