Visa types

UK Visa Translation Requirements by Type

Every UK visa route has its own evidence requirements. Choose your route to see which documents need a certified translation — all UKVI-accepted and delivered within 24 hours.

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Routes

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Family & Partner

Spouse VisaApplying for a UK spouse visa (Appendix FM) requires every non-English document to be submitted with a certified English translation meeting UKVI standards.

Settlement & Citizenship

ILR / SettlementApplying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or settlement requires every non-English document to be submitted with a certified English translation meeting UKVI standards.
British CitizenshipApplications for British citizenship by naturalisation (Form AN) or registration require certified English translations of every non-English supporting document.
EU Settlement SchemeApplications and family-permit routes under the EU Settlement Scheme sometimes require supporting documents that are not in English.

Work

Study

Student VisaApplying for a UK Student visa requires every non-English document to be accompanied by a certified English translation meeting UKVI standards.

Asylum & Protection

Asylum & ProtectionAsylum and protection claims often rely on documents that must be translated into English to be considered by the Home Office or the immigration tribunal.

Visit

Visitor VisaApplying for a UK Standard Visitor visa requires any non-English supporting documents to be submitted with a certified English translation.