Will Czech / Slovak Documents Need Translating for a British Citizenship Application?
If you are a Czech or Slovak citizen living in the UK and are planning to apply for British citizenship by naturalisation, you may be wondering whether your original Czech or Slovak documents need to be translated into English. In most cases, any supporting Czech or Slovak document that is not entirely in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Which Czech Documents Will I Need to Get Translated?
Czech / Slovak documents that commonly need to be translated for British Citizenship applications include Czech /Slovak birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, criminal record extracts, change of name documents and other official documentation. Which exact documents will need translating will depend on your individual circumstances and the UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) will be able to tell you exactly.
Will I Need a Certified Translation if Applying for British Citizenship?
Yes, for UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) a certified translation by a professional translator who is a member of either the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) or the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) is required.
What Does a Certified Translation for UKVCAS Look Like?
A certified translation that is accepted by UKVCAS must include the translator’s details, signature and certification statement and confirm that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document. UK authorities may reject documents that are not translated correctly or do not meet the required standards. My certified translations also include the official seal of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
Can You Supply a Certified Translation for My British Citizenship Application?
Yes, as a full member (MCIL) of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) , I have helped many Czech and Slovak nationals over the years prepare documents for British citizenship and naturalisation applications. Translations can usually be prepared from a clear scan or photograph, so there is no need to send original documents by post.
If you are preparing a British citizenship application and need a certified translation from Czech into English or Slovak into English, please contact me with a scan of your documents for a prompt quotation.