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Official Chinese Certified Translation in the UK
Chinese is one of the most-requested languages in the UK with major communities in Greater London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Every Chinese document submitted to the Home Office, UKVI, HMCTS, UK ENIC, the DVLA, the NHS or a UK university needs a certified English translation. Official Translations has delivered Chinese certified translations since 2010: native Chinese translators, signed Certificate of Accuracy in the exact format UK authorities accept, £29.95 per page, Instant Pricing, 24-hour standard turnaround for 1–3 pages. We cover birth certificate (出生证明), marriage certificate (结婚证), divorce certificate (离婚证), death certificate (死亡证明), hukou / household register (户口本), degree / diploma (学位证 / 毕业证), and more – with apostilled translations available for use abroad.
Official Translations works in both Simplified Chinese (mainland China) and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong and Taiwan), with native translators in each variety calibrated to the document's region of origin.
Chinese Documents We Translate
Most-Translated Chinese Document Types
Who Needs Chinese Certified Translation
Chinese Certified Translation Use Cases in the UK
From Skilled Worker visas to NHS GP registration, here are the most common reasons UK residents need Chinese certified translations.
Chinese in the UK
Why Chinese Translation Demand is Strong in the UK
445K+
Chinese-Heritage UK Residents
Incl. BN(O) route + 2021 Census
Top 5
Most-Spoken Language
In England & Wales
50K+
Chinese Translations Delivered
By Official Translations since 2010
100%
Home Office Accept-Rate
First-submission acceptance
Official Translations serves four main groups across the United Kingdom: individuals applying for UKVI visas, settlement, ILR, naturalisation, NHS GP registration or DVLA driving-licence exchange; solicitors handling immigration, family-law, probate and HMCTS matters that involve Chinese-language evidence; Chinese-speaking businesses filing corporate, banking or tax records with Companies House and HMRC; and students submitting Chinese degrees (学位证) and academic transcripts (成绩单) through UCAS or UK ENIC for Statement of Comparability. Every Chinese certified translation we deliver is accepted on first submission – with apostilled translations available for use abroad when the document is heading back to mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan.
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FAQ
Chinese Certified Translation – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chinese certified translation cost in the UK?+
£29.95 per page. Upload your Chinese document for Instant Pricing – the total is calculated from the word count, with no hidden fees.
Are your Chinese certified translations accepted by the UK Home Office and UKVI?+
Yes. Every Official Translations Chinese certified translation meets the Immigration Rules standard and is accepted on first submission by Home Office, UKVI, HMCTS, UK ENIC, DVLA, NHS and UK universities.
How fast is Chinese certified translation delivery?+
Standard turnaround for 1–3 pages is 24 hours. For more urgent deadlines,
reach out – expedited 12-hour service is available on request.
Do you translate UK documents for a marriage in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan?+
Yes. Official Translations provides certified English-to-Chinese translations of UK civil documents such as Certificate of No Impediment (CNI), birth certificates and decree absolutes, with apostilled translations available for use abroad. Each submitted document is translated and certified to the standard required by the Chinese civil affairs bureau (民政局) or HK Immigration Department.
Does my Chinese driving licence need translation for the UK DVLA?+
For DVLA D1 exchange the answer depends on country of issue and reciprocity arrangements. For UK insurers, police, taxi licensing or DBS submissions, a certified Chinese translation of the Chinese or Hong Kong driving licence (驾驶证) is required – and Chinese police-check certificates (无犯罪记录证明) always need a certified translation.
Can Official Translations handle Chinese documents for UK ENIC and UCAS?+
Yes. Chinese Gaokao results, Hong Kong HKDSE, university degrees (学位证) and transcripts (成绩单) translations by Official Translations are accepted by UK ENIC and every UK university for Statement of Comparability and UCAS applications.
Do you translate both Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese?+
Yes. Official Translations provides certified translations in both Simplified Chinese (mainland China) and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong and Taiwan), with native translators matched to the document's region of origin. Output meets the format the UK Home Office, UKVI, HMCTS, UK ENIC, the DVLA, the NHS and UK universities require.
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