Sworn English translator in Brussels
Birth and marriage certificates, criminal record extracts, diplomas, judgments, company documents: your documents from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada or India translated from English into French or Dutch by a sworn translator, and your Belgian documents translated into English for a visa, immigration or studies abroad. Usually within 24 hours.
- English ↔ French, Dutch and German
- Documents from every English-speaking country
- Apostille and legalisation handled for you
- In Brussels since 2002
- Sworn translators
- 100+ languages
- Quote in 5 minutes
They trust us
The English-language documents we translate most often
Birth certificate
For a marriage, nationality or registration with the commune.
See the page →Civil statusMarriage certificate
For family reunification or the recognition of a marriage.
See the page →JusticePolice certificate
Foreign criminal record, or Belgian extract to be translated into English.
See the page →StudiesDegree certificate and transcript
Belgian or foreign diplomas and transcripts.
See the page →JusticeDivorce decree
Divorce, custody, court decisions.
See the page →CompaniesCertificate of incorporation
Articles of association, register extract, certificate of good standing.
See the page →A British, American or Canadian document: which formality?
A document issued outside the European Union usually has to bear an apostille, issued in its country of origin, before its sworn translation in Belgium:
| Country of origin of the document | Formality before translation |
|---|---|
| Ireland, Malta | No apostille for public documents covered by EU Regulation 2016/1191 |
| United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa | Apostille issued by the competent authority of the country |
Since Brexit, a British document must bear an apostille. In the United States, the apostille is issued by the state that issued the document or, for a federal document, by the Department of State. Canada has applied the apostille since January 2024.
An English translation for use abroad
Visa, immigration, studies or work in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or Australia: we translate your Belgian documents into English (certificates, criminal record extract, diplomas, transcripts).
Each country sets its own rules on the form of the translation. A Belgian sworn translation, with an apostille from the FPS Foreign Affairs if needed, is often accepted: check the requirements of the receiving authority before ordering, and we will help you understand them.
What matters in a sworn translation from English
British and American formats
Short or full birth certificate, certified copy: we translate the version requested by the authority.
Dates
Dates in American format (month, day, year) are rendered without ambiguity.
Legal terms
Decree absolute, final order, articles of association: each term gets its exact legal equivalent.
Diplomas
Bachelor, master, honours, GPA: titles and grades are translated precisely.
Sometimes no translation needed
NARIC-Vlaanderen accepts diplomas in English, and a driving licence in English does not in principle need to be translated for its exchange in Brussels. Check before ordering.
Both directions
We also translate your Belgian documents into English, for a visa, an application or a procedure abroad.
Your sworn translation from English in 4 steps
Send your document
A clear photo or scan, via the form, by email or WhatsApp, with the destination country.
Receive your fixed price
A project manager replies within 5 minutes with a firm price and deadline.
Sworn translation
Translated by a sworn translator, proofread, then signed electronically.
Delivery
Usually within 24 hours, as a PDF; on paper by post if the authority requires it.
These pages may help you
Sworn translation in Brussels
Everything about our sworn translations.
See sworn translation →AbroadApostille and legalisation
For a document to be used abroad.
See apostille →PricePrice of a sworn translation
What affects the price, what is included.
See prices →UrgentUrgent translation
A translation within very short deadlines.
See urgent translation →ServiceLegal translation
Contracts, deeds and legal documents.
See legal translation →LanguagesAll our languages
Over 100 languages, in every combination.
See the languages →An accurate, free, no-obligation quote
We support clients worldwide and in every language. Describe what you need and attach your document: a project manager will reply with the price and turnaround time.
- Fast reply, 7 days a week
- Fixed price, no hidden costs
- Your files remain confidential
Frequently asked questions about sworn translation from English
Does a British document still need an apostille?
Yes. Since Brexit, EU Regulation 2016/1191 no longer applies to the United Kingdom: a British public document must bear an apostille to be used in Belgium.
Does a diploma in English need to be translated for recognition?
In principle, no: NARIC-Vlaanderen and the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles accept documents in English. Check the list of documents requested before ordering.
Can you translate my Belgian criminal record into English for a visa?
Yes. We translate the criminal record extract and, if the foreign authority requires it, arrange the apostille with the FPS Foreign Affairs.
Do you also translate into Dutch?
Yes. We translate from English into French, Dutch and German, and vice versa.
How much does a sworn translation from English cost?
The price depends on the document, its length and the deadline. Send a photo: you receive a fixed price within 5 minutes.
An English-language document to translate?
Send it to us: a project manager replies within 5 minutes with a fixed price and deadline.