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Portuguese to English Certified Translation

Professional UKVI-certified Portuguese (Português) to English translation.

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

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24-hour delivery, 8-hour rush
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In detail

About Portuguese document translation

Portuguese-language documents present a dual challenge for translators: Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese have diverged significantly in vocabulary, spelling (even after the 2009 orthographic agreement), and document conventions. A birth certificate from Lisbon and one from São Paulo not only use different words for common legal concepts but follow entirely different administrative frameworks, requiring a translator who can work confidently with both variants.

Translation challenges

Brazilian versus European Portuguese divergence: Legal terms differ substantially — Brazil uses "Cartório de Registro Civil" while Portugal uses "Conservatória do Registo Civil" for the same type of office. Document structures, naming conventions, and even the level of formality in official language diverge between the two variants.
CPF, NIF, and identification number systems: Portuguese-language documents are laden with country-specific identification numbers — Brazil's CPF and RG, Portugal's NIF and CC — that must be identified, preserved, and annotated in translation so their purpose is clear to UK authorities.

Commonly translated from

We often translate Portuguese documents issued in Brazil, Portugal, Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde. Our translators know the document formats and legal terms these countries use.

Names & transliteration: Portuguese names carry multiple given names and surnames, typically in maternal-then-paternal order (the reverse of the Spanish convention); the translator preserves the full sequence and diacritics (ã, ç, é) and identifies the principal surname for passport consistency.
Dates & number formats: Dates are DD/MM/YYYY (or DD-MM-YYYY) in both Portugal and Brazil, sometimes with the month written out in Portuguese; rendered in English as DD/MM/YYYY.
Who issues these documents: Common issuing bodies include Portugal: Civil Registry (Conservatória do Registo Civil), Brazil: Civil Registry offices (Cartório de Registro Civil) and courts, Angola / Mozambique: civil registries (Conservatória dos Registos).
Apostille & legalisation: Portugal and Brazil are long-standing parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so their civil documents for UK use usually carry an apostille; membership varies for other Lusophone countries, so where any apostille or embassy legalisation stamp is attached, we translate it too.

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 Portuguese 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.

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How Portuguese translation works

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FAQ

Questions about Portuguese translation

Is your Portuguese translation service UKVI certified?

Yes. Every Portuguese 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 Portuguese documents?

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

What Portuguese documents can you translate?

We translate all types of Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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 Portuguese document to see your exact price.

Are your Portuguese translators qualified?

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

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