Country-by-Country Requirements for Using a Turkish Document Abroad
Last updated: October 10, 2026 · Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Kartal 12th Notary Office
When you use a Turkish document abroad, a translation is needed almost everywhere; whether an apostille is needed is decided by the institution that receives the document. For example, UKVI's published translation requirements do not list an apostille as a general requirement. What differs is who must certify the translation — the US accepts a translator's statement; the UK (UKVI) asks for the translator's or translation company's statement of accuracy, date, full name and signature, and contact details; Canada a certified translator or a translation with the translator's affidavit (see the table); Australia: NAATI for translations made in Australia, not required for translators outside Australia. The exact requirement is always set by the institution that receives the document.
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Every country in the table — and Turkey — is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention; this shows the apostille is valid in these countries, not that every application asks for one. If an apostille is requested, it is obtained in Turkey first (kaymakamlık/valilik or the courthouse), then the translation is made.
What differs: who certifies the translation
Countries look at who certified the translation. The US accepts a translator's certification statement; the UK (UKVI) asks for the translator's or translation company's statement of accuracy, date, full name and signature, and contact details; Canada a certified translator or a translation with the translator's affidavit (ATIO/OTTIAQ are bodies inside Canada); and Australia NAATI for translations made in Australia, but not for translators outside Australia. An apostilled sworn translation from Turkey is accepted in many places; the exact rule is set by the institution.
Is English enough everywhere?
For English-speaking countries, usually yes. But countries such as Germany, France and the Netherlands usually require a sworn translation in their own language — English is not enough there, and the relevant language is needed instead (for French, our sister service fransizcaceviri.net).
By-country summary
| Country | Apostille | Translation type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Depends on the receiving body; USCIS rules do not list one (Hague member) | English translation with a translator's certification statement | USCIS immigration wants a certification statement; universities set their own rule |
| United Kingdom | Not listed as a general requirement in UKVI translation guidance; only if the receiving body asks (Hague member) | Translator's (or translation company's) statement of accuracy, date, full name and signature, contact details; ITI/CIOL membership or a registered agency is not stated as a general requirement | Depends on Home Office and university rules |
| Canada | Valid — Canada joined the Hague Convention in January 2024 | Certified translator (in Canada, a provincial body such as ATIO/OTTIAQ; for translations done outside Canada, a translator accredited in the country where the translation is done) or the translator's affidavit sworn before a notary | Application guides may word this differently |
| Australia | Usually required | Home Affairs: NAATI if translated in Australia; translators outside Australia need not be NAATI accredited (give full name, address, phone, qualifications) | NAATI standard is common |
| Ireland | Usually required | 'Certified translation' with a signed statement | Confirm with the institution |
| Non-English (Germany, France, Netherlands) | Usually required | Usually a sworn translation in that country's language — English is not enough | For French, see our sister service fransizcaceviri.net |
Step by step
- 1Identify the country and institution
Where and to which body will the document be submitted?
- 2Ask the acceptance rule
Ask whether the institution wants an apostilled sworn translation from Turkey or a locally certified one.
- 3Apostille + translation
Apostille in Turkey, then a sworn English translation.
- 4Submit
Submit the apostilled and translated document to the institution.
e.g. passport, ID card, birth record, driving licence, criminal record
e.g. diploma, transcript, student certificate, certificate, equivalence certificate, marriage certificate
Which class your document falls into, and whether any extra step is needed, is confirmed after document review. Prices are the same Turkish lira tariff as for clients in Türkiye; foreign-currency figures are approximate. Notarisation, apostille, courier and other extra steps are not included and are listed separately in your written quote. Foreign-currency figures are calculated from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye buying rate of 9 October 2026 (NZD: ECB cross rate) and rounded up to .99.
Does every country require an apostille?
Every country in the table is a Hague member, so the apostille is valid. Still confirm with the institution whether the apostille is needed for your specific procedure.
Is a translation done in Turkey valid in the US?
US requirements depend on the receiving body: for USCIS, a full English translation with the translator's certification of completeness, accuracy and competence (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)); USCIS rules do not list an apostille. Confirm the institution's requirement in advance.
Is an English translation enough for Germany?
Usually no; Germany requires a sworn translation in its own language (beeidigter Übersetzer). German, not English, is needed there.
Is a Turkish translation accepted by the UK Home Office?
For UK visa applications, GOV.UK asks for a certified translation: the translator confirms in writing that it is a 'true and accurate translation of the original document' and adds the date and their full name and contact details. There is no statutory sworn translator register in the UK equivalent to the Turkish system. For in-country leave to remain or settlement (indefinite leave to remain), Immigration Rules paragraph 39B(f) also asks, for the documents the rules specify for the route (not only financial evidence; Appendix FM-SE paragraph 1(j) repeats this for financial evidence), for certification by a qualified translator and details of the translator's credentials; the Home Office decides acceptance. Universities and other institutions set their own requirements — confirm with the institution before submitting.
Is a certified translation from Turkey accepted by Canadian IRCC?
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) asks for a translation by a certified translator or, if the translator is not certified, a translation with the translator's affidavit sworn before a notary public (or equivalent). For translations done outside Canada, IRCC's general translation instructions refer to a translator accredited (officially recognized or authorized) in the country where the translation is done; some application guides word this more narrowly, so check the guide for your application. Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024, so Turkish apostilles are now directly valid in Canada.
Does Australia require NAATI accreditation for Turkish document translation?
For Department of Home Affairs applications, a translation made in Australia must be by a NAATI-accredited translator; translators outside Australia do not have to be NAATI accredited. Every translation should include the translator's full name, address and telephone number, and qualifications and experience in the language. Universities and other institutions set their own rules — confirm with the receiving institution before ordering.
- Certified Turkish to English translation for Norway (HK-dir, UDI, Skatteetaten) →
- Certified Turkish to English translation for Ireland (ISD) →
- Turkish–English sworn translation for the Netherlands (KVK, IND) →
- Turkish document translation for New Zealand (Immigration New Zealand) →
- Turkish document translation for Australia (Home Affairs) →
- How to use a Turkish document abroad →
- Apostille in Turkey: where to get it →
- Turkish sworn translation vs. certified translation abroad →
- All guides →
- HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (official list) →
- Canada — IRCC: general translation instructions (inside / outside Canada, affidavit) →
- Australia — Home Affairs: documents in languages other than English (NAATI inside / outside Australia) →
Public official sources; procedures can change — verify the current version before you apply.
Requirements are ultimately set by the receiving institution, notary office or authority; practices vary and cannot be guaranteed. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
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