Degree Certificate Translation for UK Visa

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Degree Certificate translation pricing

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Standard delivery

24-hour delivery · UKVI certified · Home Office approved · Official certification included

£17.99per page

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Rush delivery

8-hour delivery · UKVI certified · Home Office approved · Priority processing

£29.99per page

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What you receive

What's included with your Degree Certificate translation

UKVI certification: Official UKVI certification. Home Office accepts it for all UK visa and immigration applications.
Complete document package: One PDF: the certification page, a copy of your original, and the English translation.
Quality guarantee: Accurate work, guaranteed, with 2 free revisions included.
All languages supported: We translate degree certificates from over 90 languages to English.

In detail

About Degree Certificate translation

A degree certificate represents the culmination of years of academic work, and its translation must reflect the gravity and precision of the original document. Unlike transcripts, degree certificates typically contain formal, ceremonial language — often in Latin or an archaic register of the national language — which requires a translator who can distinguish between decorative phrasing and legally significant content.

Key translation challenges

Ceremonial and archaic language: Degree certificates from countries like Germany, Italy, and many Latin American nations use formal language registers or even Latin phrases. Translators must accurately convey these while ensuring the English version reads as a professional legal document rather than a literary translation.
Degree title equivalence: Terms like "Licenciado," "Diplom-Ingenieur," or "Magistr" do not correspond one-to-one with UK degree titles. A translator must render these accurately without making false equivalency claims, leaving formal equivalency assessment to bodies like ENIC-NARIC.

UKVI visa requirements

Degree certificates are essential evidence for Skilled Worker Visa applications, particularly in regulated professions such as engineering, medicine, and teaching where specific qualification levels are mandated. For Graduate Visa applications, the degree certificate confirms successful completion of the qualifying course at a UK institution, though translations are needed if the original degree supporting the CAS is from a non-English-speaking institution.

How to get your Degree Certificate translated

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Upload your degree certificate — including any supplementary pages with institutional seals or signatures
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Our system identifies the language and flags ceremonial or archaic language for specialist handling
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A translator with academic and legal expertise renders the full document, including Latin phrases, institutional mottos, and signatory titles
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The degree title is translated faithfully without false equivalency to UK degree classifications
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All signatories, registration numbers, and awarding body details are translated to support institutional verification

Country-specific Degree Certificate formats

Russia: Russian degree certificates (diplom) include a red or blue cover depending on honours standing. The diploma supplement (prilozhenie k diplomu) containing detailed grades is a separate document that typically also requires translation.
Brazil: Brazilian degree certificates use the title "Bacharel," "Licenciado," or "Tecnólogo" depending on the programme type. The diploma must be registered with the Ministry of Education (MEC) to be valid — translators should include the MEC registration number.
Spain: Spanish degree certificates use formal Castilian with titles like "Graduado/a" or the older "Licenciado/a." The certificate is issued by the Ministry of Education, and the specific "título oficial" designation carries legal significance that must be preserved in translation.
South Korea: South Korean degree certificates are in Korean with a formal tone. University names should be transliterated following the university's own English spelling, which may differ from standard Korean romanisation.
Iran: Iranian degree certificates from universities are in Farsi and may use Islamic calendar dates. The degree title and university name should match the transliterations used by the Iranian Ministry of Science for international verification.

Common Degree Certificate translation rejection reasons

Degree certificate translation uses a UK degree title (e.g., "BSc") instead of the original foreign title: Translate the degree title as it appears on the certificate (e.g., "Magistr" not "Master's") and leave equivalency assessment to ENIC-NARIC.
Translation does not include the awarding institution's full legal name, making verification impossible: Transliterate the institution's official name and include the translation in brackets — never replace the original name with an informal English version.

Common uses for Degree Certificate translation

UK university admission
Skilled worker visa
Professional registration
Career advancement

Languages

Degree Certificate translation by language

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All supported languages for Degree Certificate translation

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The certificate

What our certification statement says

Every translation is delivered with a signed certification page, in the wording UK Visas and Immigration, the Home Office and UK courts expect to see.

“I, [translator’s full name], certify that I am competent to translate from the source language into English, and that this is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true and accurate translation of the original document.”
The statement is followed by the translator’s signature, the date, and our company name and contact details, and the PDF is sealed with a PAdES-LTV digital signature. The certificate confirms the accuracy of the translation only.

FAQ

Degree Certificate translation FAQs

Can I translate my own degree certificate for a UK visa application?

No. Home Office does not accept self-translated documents, even if you are fluent in both languages. The translation must be produced independently and certified with the translator's declaration, name, signature, and contact details. We provide that certification as standard.

Do I need to submit the original degree certificate with the translation?

Yes. You submit the certified English translation together with a copy of the original degree certificate. Never submit the translation on its own — Home Office matches the translation against the source document.

Is your degree certificate translation UKVI certified?

Yes. Every degree certificate translation is UKVI-certified and meets Home Office rules. You can use it for all UK visa and immigration applications, including spouse visas, work visas, and settlement applications.

How much does degree certificate translation cost?

A degree certificate translation costs £17.99 per page with 24-hour delivery. Rush 8-hour delivery is £29.99 per page. Upload your document to see your exact price right away.

How long does degree certificate translation take?

Standard delivery takes 24 hours. Rush delivery takes 8 hours. We send your certified translation by email as soon as it is ready.

Do I need a certified translation for my degree certificate?

Yes. Home Office requires a certified translation of every degree certificate in a UK visa application. Translations you make yourself, or ones with no certification, are not accepted. We provide the official certification you need.

What information is included in the certification?

The certification confirms the translation is accurate and complete. It shows the translator's credentials, signature, contact details, and the date. It also states that the work meets UKVI rules. It sits on its own page in your PDF.

What types of degree certificates can you translate?

We can translate all types of degree certificates, including: Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, PhD certificates, Professional qualifications.

Sources

Official guidance & sources

Certified translation requirements for degree certificates are set by Home Office. We keep our process aligned with the official guidance below.

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