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UK ILR & Settlement Translation Requirements
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or settlement requires every non-English document to be submitted with a certified English translation meeting UKVI standards. Settlement applications are evidence-heavy, drawing on years of residence, financial, and identity documents — each non-English item needs a fully certified translation.
Evidence
Documents Commonly Requiring Translation
- Police certificates
- Required from each country lived in during the qualifying residence period.
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate
- For partners settling on the basis of a relationship.
- Birth certificates
- For dependent children included in the settlement application.
- Bank statements and financial evidence
- Supporting continuous residence and any financial requirement.
- Travel history documents
- Where absences from the UK must be evidenced with non-English records.
UKVI rules
Key UKVI Translation Requirements
- 1Every certified translation must carry the translator's name, signature, contact details, and a signed declaration of accuracy.
- 2Names must be transliterated consistently with the applicant’s passport across all documents.
- 3Dates must follow the DD Month YYYY format used in UKVI documentation.
- 4Where a document spans a residence period, translate it in full — partial translations are frequently rejected.
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- Police CertificateRequired from each country of residence in the qualifying period.
- Marriage CertificateFor partners settling on a relationship basis.
- Bank StatementSupports continuous residence and financial evidence.
- Birth CertificateFor dependent children on the application.
FAQ
ILR / Settlement translation questions
Do I need to re-translate documents I already translated for my earlier visa?
If you still hold the original certified translations and the documents are unchanged, they can usually be reused. Documents issued since your last application will need fresh certified translations.
How long does a certified ILR translation take?
Standard delivery is within 24 hours. Rush 8-hour delivery is available for applications close to a deadline.
Do police certificates for settlement need translating?
Yes. Any police certificate not issued in English must be submitted with a certified English translation covering the entire document.
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