Which documents need to be translated for relocation
When moving to another country to work or get a residence permit, it is a good idea to prepare a package of translated documents in advance. This will help you avoid delays and ensure a smooth relocation process. Here are the main cases and a list of documents that may be required:
- Study: school certificate, diploma, academic transcripts.
- Employment: notarized translation of passport, certificates of qualification.
- Obtaining a residence permit: birth certificate, passport, diploma.
- Driving: driver's license.
- Marriage to a foreigner: birth certificate, passport, certificate of absence of marriage.
- Business activities: constituent documents, contracts.
- Bank services: application for opening an account, proof of income.
Translation legalization upon relocation
A notarized translation is usually required for official purposes. It confirms that the translation was made by a professional linguist and certified by a valid notary public. It is also entered in the state register of notarial acts.
It is also worth finding out whether additional certification - apostille or consular legalization - will be required. Depending on the country, the rules will be different.
For example, when moving to the countries of the former Soviet Union, apart from a notarized translation, nothing is usually needed. Whereas when moving to Europe, in most cases you need an apostille - confirmation of legal validity through an international stamp, which works in all countries of the Hague Convention. If the desired country is not a party to the Convention - you will have to do consular legalization - an even longer and more complicated procedure of confirmation through the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy of the desired state.
When preparing a package of documents, it is difficult not to miss some little thing, which can then play a cruel joke. BetterLetter's employees prepare documents for any purpose and translate them into any language. Contact us, our managers will clarify all the details and accept the order.
Terms
The cost and time of translation depends on the type of document, their size and number, as well as the urgency, the need for additional services. For most standard documents the turnaround time is 1 to 3 working days. If apostilization or certification through an embassy is required, the average turnaround time is from 7 to 20 days.
If you already have tickets purchased and there is no time to wait, we can fulfill your order at an urgent rate, including making apostille in 1 day. Write to our WhatsApp, Telegram or email, our staff will advise you, take your order remotely.
Examples of our work
Example of notarized translation of a marriage certificate into English
