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British Citizenship & Naturalisation Translation Requirements
Applications for British citizenship by naturalisation (Form AN) or registration require certified English translations of every non-English supporting document.
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Identity, residence, and good-character evidence all fall within scope, and translations must meet Home Office certification standards.
Evidence
Documents Commonly Requiring Translation
- Birth certificate
- Full long-form certificate confirming identity and parentage.
- Marriage certificate
- For applicants naturalising as the spouse of a British citizen.
- Police certificates
- Good-character evidence where required for time spent abroad.
- Passport and travel documents
- Where issued in a non-Latin script or non-English format.
UKVI rules
Key UKVI Translation Requirements
- 1The translator's full name, contact details, and a signed accuracy declaration must appear on every certified translation.
- 2Names and places must be transliterated consistently across all documents and match the passport.
- 3Every page must carry a certification statement confirming accuracy and completeness.
- 4Dates must be presented in DD Month YYYY format.
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- Birth CertificateConfirms identity and parentage for Form AN.
- Marriage CertificateFor applicants naturalising as a spouse.
- Police CertificateGood-character evidence for time spent abroad.
- PassportWhere issued in a non-Latin script.
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
British Citizenship translation questions
Can I reuse the translations from my ILR application for citizenship?
Yes, valid certified translations of unchanged documents can typically be reused. Any newly issued documents will need fresh certified translations.
Does my birth certificate need translating for naturalisation?
If your birth certificate is not in English, a certified English translation of the full document is required for the citizenship application.
How long does a certified citizenship translation take?
Standard delivery is within 24 hours, with rush 8-hour delivery available for urgent applications.
Which documents need a certified translation for a British Citizenship?
Any document not in English, most often: birth certificate; marriage certificate; police certificates; passport and travel documents. Each one needs a certified English translation submitted with a copy of the original.
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