Driving License Translation for UK Visa

Price

Driving License 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 Driving License 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 driving licenses from over 90 languages to English.

In detail

About Driving License translation

Driving licences are increasingly used as supplementary identity documents in visa applications, particularly when applicants need to demonstrate their current address or legal name in a country of residence. Translating a driving licence requires attention to the specific categories, endorsements, and restriction codes that vary significantly between national licensing authorities.

Key translation challenges

Vehicle category codes: Driving licences worldwide use different classification systems for vehicle categories. A translator must understand that a "B" category in the EU differs from categories used in Gulf states or South Asian countries, and must render these into understandable English equivalents.
Address and personal detail formats: Addresses on driving licences follow local conventions that may not translate linearly into English — for instance, Japanese addresses are written from largest to smallest administrative unit, and many Middle Eastern licences omit street names entirely.

UKVI visa requirements

While not a primary identity document, UKVI accepts translated driving licences as supporting evidence of identity and address, particularly in applications under Appendix FM or the EU Settlement Scheme. They can corroborate details from passports and utility bills, strengthening the overall evidence package.

Apostilles, legalisation & handwritten entries

Driving licences are rarely apostilled, but where a licence is accompanied by a notarised or apostilled extract that certification is translated too. Handwritten endorsements, vehicle-category codes, and restriction annotations are translated in full, with any ambiguous code explained in a translator's note.

When you need it

Common uses for Driving License translation

UK license exchange
Car rental
Identity documents
Proof of address

Languages

Driving License translation by language

Select your language to get started with your driving license translation. Don't see it? We support 90+ languages.

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All supported languages for Driving License translation

Eastern Europe

Baltic

Middle East

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Africa

Caucasus

Central Asia

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

Driving License translation FAQs

Can I translate my own driving license 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 driving license with the translation?

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

Is your driving license translation UKVI certified?

Yes. Every driving license 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 driving license translation cost?

A driving license 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 driving license 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.

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 driving licenses can you translate?

We can translate all types of driving licenses, including: Driving licenses, Driver permits, International driving permits.

Sources

Official guidance & sources

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

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