Documents and situations we support

Embassy and consular requirements vary by country and application. Materials we can review include:

• Birth, marriage and other civil-status certificates
• Academic qualifications and supporting letters
• Declarations and powers of attorney
• Commercial and corporate documents

Provide the receiving embassy, country, visa or registration purpose and a copy of the instructions. Do not assume that ’embassy certified’ is a single standard used worldwide.

What matters for an accurate translation

Some overseas offices require a sworn translator on an official list, a local-language translation, a notarial act, an apostille or further consular legalisation. These are distinct steps that may need a specific order and additional time.

We distinguish preparation of the translated text from the authentication of the original document. If the embassy specifies original signatures, sealed copies or paper delivery, identify those requirements before quoting.

A practical project example

A customer needs a UK-issued power of attorney for use abroad. The destination consulate may request translation into its national language and authentication of a notary’s signature. A certified English translation on its own would not satisfy that instruction.

The correct approach is to obtain the written consular checklist and determine which document needs translation and which signature needs authentication.

How we manage your translation

1. 01Review the receiving authority’s rules

   Provide the embassy or consulate, destination country, intended use, language pair and written checklist. We distinguish translation requirements from authentication of originals.

2. 02Prepare the appropriate translation

   We preserve names, seals, dates, references and the original document structure, and flag unclear content. Where a sworn or specified translator is required, the correct route must be agreed first.

3. 03Coordinate the agreed format

   We confirm whether the recipient needs a signed declaration, paper copies, notarial step or separate apostille process. Acceptance is determined by the receiving authority.