Translation of student documents and Visa

The Cases when Translation of Documents applying for a Visa is required

Before the translation, it is necessary to coordinate with the customer the most relevant data on the requirements to the visa documentation (types of documents that has to be either translated or notarially assured or apostilized, etc.)

In some countries, the translation is not required for visa processing (including tourist visa). The most popular countries for which the translation is necessary are consulate-applying.

In the USA, England, the countries of Schengen and some other western countries preliminary notarial assurance isn’t required, documentation check and authentication are carried out directly in the consulate. However, for getting a visa to Canada, New Zealand and some other countries the notarized or certified translation (with the assurance of the translator’s signature) is necessary. A number of countries require apostille translation (Malta, etc.).

The List of Documents that has to be translated for Visa Processing

The following documents which translation is required for consulate are the most widespread:

• Personal documentation: passport, international passport, medical insurance policy, birth/marriage/divorce certificate, employment reference, bank statement, certification of criminal background check, unpaid penalties, home ownership (in case of existence), etc.
• Depending on work status: employment record, primary state registration number, pension certificate, etc.
• For minors: birth certificate, notarized permission / power of attorney from parents, etc.
• In case of the business trip: contracts, bank payment documentation, etc.
• For departure in the educational purposes: student ID card, educational certificates and diplomas (the highest, additional, etc.), the invitation letter from the foreign university (in case of existence), etc.
• For departure for medical purposes: medical policy, analyses data, etc.