Amharic · አማርኛ

Amharic to English Certified Translation

Professional UKVI-certified Amharic (አማርኛ) to English translation.

Accurate translations for UK visa applications. Home Office approved. Delivered in 24 hours from £17.99 per page.

UKVI certified
24-hour delivery, 8-hour rush
Every page checked against the original
From £17.99 per page

In detail

About Amharic document translation

Amharic is the official language of Ethiopia and uses the Ge'ez script (Fidäl), one of the oldest writing systems still in active use. The script is a syllabary — each character represents a consonant-vowel combination rather than a single letter — resulting in approximately 300 base characters. Ethiopian documents also use the Ethiopian calendar, which is seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar and has 13 months, creating significant date conversion challenges.

Translation challenges

Ethiopian calendar and 13-month year: Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian calendar, which has twelve 30-day months plus a thirteenth month of 5 or 6 days. The calendar runs approximately 7 years and 8 months behind the Gregorian calendar. Translators must convert dates carefully — Ethiopian year 2016 corresponds to 2023/2024 CE — and note the original Ethiopian date.
Ge'ez script transliteration: Transliterating Amharic names from Ge'ez script to Latin characters is complicated by the lack of a universally adopted standard. Ethiopian passports use one system, academic transliteration uses another, and diaspora communities have developed their own conventions. Consistency with the applicant's passport is essential.

Commonly translated from

We often translate Amharic documents issued in Ethiopia. Our translators know the document formats and legal terms these countries use.

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 Amharic 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, our company name and contact details, and a unique certificate number. Every translated page carries our Certificate of Accuracy stamp. The certificate confirms the accuracy of the translation only.

Documents

How Amharic translation works

1
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FAQ

Questions about Amharic translation

Is your Amharic translation service UKVI certified?

Yes. Every Amharic to English translation is UKVI-certified and meets Home Office rules. You can use it for all UK visa applications.

How fast can you translate Amharic documents?

Standard delivery takes 24 hours and costs £17.99 per page. Rush delivery takes 8 hours and costs £29.99 per page.

What Amharic documents can you translate?

We translate all types of Amharic documents: birth certificates, marriage certificates, bank statements, passports, transcripts, employment letters, and more. Upload your document to see your price right away.

How much does Amharic translation cost?

Standard 24-hour delivery starts at £17.99 per page. Rush 8-hour delivery is £29.99 per page. We quote by page count, so upload your Amharic document to see your exact price.

Are your Amharic translators qualified?

Yes. Native Amharic speakers who work with legal and certified documents every day handle your translation. Each one comes with official UKVI certification.

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