Turkish document translation for Canadian applications
Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Kartal 12th Notary Office · Updated October 10, 2026
We translate Turkish documents into English for IRCC applications — permanent residence, study and work permits, sponsorship and citizenship. The translation is done in Türkiye by Uğur Arı, a sworn translator whose oath is recorded at the Kartal 12th Notary Office, and carries his statement, name, status, date, signature, stamp and contact details. When your application route asks for the translator’s affidavit — IRCC’s route for translations not done by a certified translator — the affidavit is sworn and certified before a notary in Türkiye. Uğur Arı is not a member of any professional translators’ association, in Canada or abroad. IRCC decides acceptance.
Translated inside or outside Canada
IRCC’s rules depend on where the translation is done:
- Inside Canada — a certified translator who is a member in good standing of a provincial or territorial translators’ association; otherwise the translator swears an affidavit before a notary public or a commissioner of oaths.
- Outside Canada — IRCC’s general translation instructions refer to a translator accredited (officially recognized or authorized) in the country where the translation is done; otherwise the translation must be accompanied by the translator’s affidavit sworn before a notary public or equivalent.
The applicant, family members, representatives and consultants may not translate the documents. IRCC can ask for a new translation if it doubts the accuracy.
Each application type uses its own wording
Do not assume one programme’s rule applies to another. Read the guide for your own application:
| Application | What the IRCC page says |
|---|---|
| Express Entry (permanent residence) | Certified translator (member of a professional translation association in Canada or abroad), or an affidavit from the person who did the translation; the affidavit must refer to both the translation and the original document the translator worked from. Outside Canada it can be taken by a notary public or equivalent. |
| Study permit / work permit | A Canadian certified translator, or a person fluent in both languages plus an affidavit on their language proficiency and the accuracy of the translation; outside Canada the affidavit is sworn before a notary public. |
| Spouse or partner sponsorship | Same pattern as study and work permits. Police certificates not in English or French need an “accredited translator”. Up to 10 pages of proof of communication may be submitted and must be translated. |
| Citizenship (adults) | Certified translator (member of a Canadian provincial or territorial body), or an uncertified translator plus an affidavit; outside Canada a notary public “may be able to” authorize the affidavit, depending on the country. |
| Provincial nominee (Ontario OINP) | Applicants outside Ontario may use any translator, and the translation must be notarized. Other provinces set their own rules. |
Checked 10 October 2026. These pages change; check the current version before ordering.
What we provide
- A complete English translation of all text, including stamps, seals and notes on the original.
- The translator’s statement that the translation is complete and accurate, identifying the original document and the translation, with the translator’s full name, status (sworn translator, Kartal 12th Notary Office), date, signature, stamp, address, phone and email.
- Affidavit, when your application route needs it — the translator’s sworn statement on his language proficiency and the accuracy of the translation, referring to the original document and the translation, sworn and certified before a notary in Türkiye. The notary fee is shown separately in your written quote.
- A certified PDF for online upload, and a signed paper copy if you ask for one.
Tell us which application you are making when you send your documents, so the statement or affidavit follows the wording of your guide.
Notarisation is not an apostille
Here, notarisation means the translator’s oath and its certification by a Turkish notary. An apostille is a separate certificate issued under the Hague Apostille Convention.
The IRCC translation instructions linked on this page do not mention an apostille. Add one only if a specific instruction for your application asks for it.
Delivery, quote and payment
Send a scan or clear photo of each document by WhatsApp or email. You receive one written quote for all documents together, based on document type and page count, with any notary fee shown separately. The certified PDF is sent by email; a paper copy is sent by courier only on request, and the recipient pays the courier fee.
Payment is by bank transfer to our IBAN (international transfers depend on the sending bank) or by Western Union where bank-account delivery is available; payment is confirmed once the funds reach our account. Card, PayPal and Wise payments are not accepted.
Get a quote for your IRCC documents ↗Can a translation done in Türkiye be used for an IRCC application?
IRCC’s pages describe two routes for translations done outside Canada: a translator accredited in that country, or a translation with the translator’s affidavit sworn before a notary public. Which wording applies depends on your application guide. IRCC decides acceptance.
Can you provide the affidavit IRCC asks for?
Yes. When your application route needs it, Uğur Arı swears the affidavit before a notary in Türkiye and the notary certifies it. The affidavit refers to the original document and the translation. The notary fee is shown separately in your written quote.
Is a Turkish sworn translator a “certified translator” for IRCC?
IRCC’s pages do not mention Turkish sworn translators by name, and some guides define a certified translator as a member of a Canadian association. Uğur Arı is not a member of any professional translators’ association, in Canada or abroad, so the affidavit route is the one that applies where your guide asks for it.
Do I need an apostille on the translation?
The IRCC translation instructions linked on this page do not mention an apostille. Follow any specific instruction you receive for your application.
Can I translate my own documents?
No. IRCC does not allow the applicant, family members, representatives or consultants to translate the documents.
Do you give immigration advice?
No. We translate documents. Which documents you submit and which route you use are decisions for you, your representative and IRCC.
- IRCC — Translation of supporting documents (general instructions) →
- IRCC — Express Entry: apply for permanent residence (translations) →
- IRCC — Guide 5269: study permit outside Canada →
- IRCC — Guide 5289: sponsor your spouse or partner →
- IRCC — Citizenship for adults: forms and documents (certified translation) →
Checked 10 October 2026. IRCC and provincial rules change; verify the current version before you apply.
Requirements and acceptance are set by IRCC and the receiving authority; practices change and acceptance cannot be guaranteed. This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.