5 Benefits to Passport Translation

A passport is an official document assigned by the government that contains a person’s identity. It assists the holder when they attempt to travel to and from foreign countries. Although it does not ensure a legal stay for you while you’re abroad, it does prove your identity so you can travel freely. English and French are considered ‘universal languages’ by the League of Nations. The International Civil Aviation Organization also recommends passports be issued in English and French.

Here are some hints that you may need your passport to be translated:

1. If you’re staying in where the use of ‘universal’ languages like English and French is limited. Many countries in Asia don’t adhere to typical European language standards for example.
2. If you plan to have any important legal activities happening in your destination, like marriage and adoption, it’s best to make sure all of your documents – including your passport – are translated into the language of the country.
3. Planning on staying a long time? Not having your passport translated may open you up to legal risk and medical issues. The longer you stay, the more likely you are to run into such events, and it’s easier to use your passport for identification when it is translated into the country’s official language.
4. Government or immigration agencies often require a passport translation into the country’s official language.
5. There are certain countries that may require your passport to be in a different language than the one it is already in. For example, Libya requires an Arabic passport translation to cross the border.

There are several elements often required for passport translation. For example, all the words in the document must be translated, regardless of their importance. Even the most seemingly insignificant word or phrase is necessary. You cannot translate the document yourself, and you should not have friends or family translate it for you. Having a translation done that is not certified opens you up to legal trouble in the future, particularly if you’re using the document for official government purposes.

To ensure you’re getting a perfect translation, the translator/translation agency should certify the translation. All passport translations completed by us are certified, so you know you’re getting the best possible quality. We work with many passports and can comply to even the strictest government standards regarding passports. Contact us today for a quick and accurate translation of your passport.