Where an invitation letter forms part of a wider application or supporting evidence pack.
Invitation letter translation
Certified translation of invitation letters into English for immigration, travel, family, business, academic and other official uses. Upload the complete letter and include any instructions from the organisation receiving the translation.
Document detail matters
Invitation letters can contain personal details, family or business relationships, addresses, visit dates, event information, accommodation details and statements about the purpose of the invitation.
The translation should preserve those relationships clearly. If the letter is being submitted with passports, civil-status records, bank statements or other evidence, send the relevant documents too when they also need translation.
Related supporting documents
This page is specifically for invitation letters. Related evidence has its own translation page or submission route.
Common submission contexts
The receiving organisation decides what evidence it needs, so any written instructions for the specific application or submission should take priority.
Where an invitation letter forms part of a wider application or supporting evidence pack.
Where a letter explains a family relationship, planned visit, accommodation or other personal context.
Where an organisation, employer, university or event organiser has issued an invitation in another language.
Certification route
Certified translation, notarisation and apostille/legalisation are different steps. Extra formalities should not be added automatically to an invitation letter.
The core route where an English certified translation of the invitation letter is requested.
Certified document translationA separate formality involving a notary. Add it only where the receiving organisation specifically asks for notarisation.
Notarised translationRelevant only where an authentication or legalisation route applies to the document's intended use.
Apostille & legalisation supportDirect order process
Upload the complete invitation letter and include the language pair, intended use and any certification or formatting instructions from the recipient.
Send a clear scan, PDF or photograph showing every relevant page and signature section.
Tell us the source language and the language required by the recipient.
Include whether the letter is for immigration, travel, family, business, academic or another official purpose.
The document scope, certification route, price and expected turnaround are confirmed before work begins.
Common questions
Requirements vary by recipient and purpose, so submission-specific instructions should always take priority.
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Upload the full letter, add the language pair and tell us where it will be used. Include any written certification or formatting instructions from the receiving organisation.