Certified passport translation in the UK.
Need a passport page or entry translated for an official application? We translate the relevant passport information accurately, with certification prepared where the receiving organisation requires it.
Names, dates, document numbers and issuing information.
Requirements depend on the intended recipient.
Send the page and include its intended official use.
Accurate translation of the passport details you need.
Passports contain identity information, printed fields and sometimes endorsements in more than one language. Where a translation is requested, we work from a legible copy and reproduce the relevant information without changing the original document.
- Full name and other personal details shown on the page
- Date and place of birth, nationality and sex where recorded
- Passport number, issue and expiry dates
- Issuing authority and relevant printed wording
- Visa labels, observations, stamps and endorsements where requested and legible
Passport translations for specific official requirements.
A passport does not automatically require translation for every visa application. Always check the document requirements issued by the receiving authority.
Visa and immigration evidence
Passport entries or supporting details translated when the visa route or reviewing authority specifically requests an English translation.
Immigration translation services →Identity and civil applications
Passport details supplied with civil registrations, official records or applications where an English version of a relevant page is required.
Provide the recipient's requirementsOverseas institutions
Translated passport information requested by an employer, bank, educational institution or other overseas organisation.
Check the destination requirementsVisa pages and entry stamps
Selected visa labels, observations or stamps translated when those details form part of the requested evidence.
Include all relevant pagesSolicitors and official proceedings
Passport information translated as part of a specified legal or administrative matter where identity details need to be understood.
Legal translation services →Combined document applications
A passport page submitted alongside birth, marriage or other translated records for an application that requires several documents.
Other document translation →Passport translation and certified passport copies are different services.
Check whether the recipient wants an English translation, a certified true copy of the passport, or another type of document verification.
Certified passport translation
Where a passport entry needs translating, the translated content may require an accuracy statement, date and translator details according to the receiving organisation's rules.
- Relevant page information translated from the source
- Certification details where requested
- The original passport remains unchanged
Certification of a passport copy
When an organisation asks for a certified true copy, it may require a suitable professional to verify a photocopy against the original. This is not the same as translating its wording.
- Confirm whether a copy or translation is needed
- Follow any rules about who can certify the copy
- Request notarisation only if the recipient specifies it
Send the correct pages and clear instructions.
Passport documents contain personal data. Submit only the pages relevant to your stated translation requirement, unless the receiving organisation requests the complete document.
Provide a legible scan or photograph
Keep names, dates, machine-readable information and any text to be translated visible. Avoid cropping the relevant field labels, seals or endorsements.
- Passport identity or biographical page
- Other requested visa or observation pages
- Both sides if the requested information spans them
Tell us how it will be used
Provide the source language, target language and the name of the receiving institution. Include the certification instructions if they have been supplied.
- Recipient's current requirements
- Any specified format or statement
- Desired delivery format and deadline
From your passport page to a finished translation.
Upload the relevant page and provide the requirements so your translation can be prepared for its intended use.
Submit the page
Upload a clear scan or image of the passport content.
Explain its use
Specify the languages, recipient and certification details.
Translate and review
Identity fields and other relevant information are checked against the original.
Receive your translation
Receive the finished document in the delivery format agreed for your order.
Translating more than one document?
Check the corresponding service and include the relevant documents together when preparing your order.
Immigration translation services
Supporting documents for visa, settlement, citizenship and other immigration applications where a translation is required.
Immigration document translation →Birth and marriage certificates
Official civil records commonly submitted alongside passport evidence, depending on the application route.
Birth certificate translation →Passport translation FAQs.
Do I need to translate my passport for a UK visa?
Not every application requires a separate passport translation. Check the instructions for your visa route and the pages you need to submit. If an authority requests a translation of a passport entry, include that page and its requirements when ordering.
What details can be translated from a passport?
Where requested, relevant names, dates, issuing information, printed field labels, observations, visas, stamps and other legible passport text can be translated from the source page.
What is a certified passport translation?
A certified translation is a translated document accompanied by certification details required for the intended use, often including an accuracy statement and translator information. Requirements vary by the receiving organisation.
Is a certified passport translation the same as a certified copy?
No. A certified copy typically involves confirmation by an appropriate person that a copy matches the original document. A translation explains source-language text in the target language. Your recipient may request one or both.
Do passport translations need notarisation or an apostille?
Not automatically. Notarisation and legalisation are separate steps that depend on the relevant jurisdiction and recipient. Check the institution's instructions before arranging extra formalities.
Can visa stamps and other passport pages be translated?
Yes, relevant legible endorsements, entry or exit stamps and visa labels can be included when required. Provide all pages specified by the receiving institution.
How long does passport translation take?
Timing depends on the language pair, number of pages, document legibility and any certification or delivery requirements. Submit your document to confirm the available options.
Can I use the translated page instead of my passport?
No. A translation is supporting documentation and does not replace the original passport, establish its validity or serve as an independent travel document.
How do I order a passport translation?
Upload the relevant passport page through our online order form, specify the languages and receiving organisation, and include any certification instructions or deadline.
Ask about your passport translation.
Send the required passport page or pages, the language pair, the receiving organisation and any certification instructions. If your recipient needs particular pages, stamps or supporting records, explain the request before ordering.
If the embedded form does not appear, use the contact page or online order page.
Order your passport translation online.
Upload the relevant page and tell us the languages, recipient and any certification requirements.
Home Office Translators is an independent translation provider, not part of the UK Home Office or UKVI. Acceptance is decided by the receiving organisation.