Is a sworn English translation made in Turkey valid abroad?
Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Kartal 12th Notary Office · Updated July 24, 2026
A sworn English translation produced in Turkey is valid for procedures within Turkey. Abroad, acceptance depends on the country and institution: an apostille is usually required, and some countries insist on their own sworn or certified translator. Confirm whether an apostilled Turkish translation is accepted with the receiving institution before you start.
Tell us the receiving authority; we check before you pay whether a sworn translation made in Türkiye fits its rules. No upfront payment is required to request a quote.
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For procedures inside Turkey (notary, public bodies, universities, consular formalities), a sworn English translation signed in Turkey is used.
Abroad, some countries and institutions accept an apostilled Turkish sworn translation; others require a sworn or certified translator based in their own country. This is decided case by case by the receiving institution.
Step-by-step process
- 1Identify where it will be used
Determine whether the translation will be presented in Turkey or before an institution abroad.
- 2Use in Turkey
For any procedure in Turkey, the sworn English translation is sufficient.
- 3Use abroad
Ask the institution whether it accepts an apostilled Turkish translation or requires its own sworn/certified translator.
- 4Apostille
If required, the apostille is obtained in the country that issued the document.
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.
Will my English translation be accepted in the UK or the USA?
It depends on the institution. In the UK, UKVI's general translation requirements are the translator's statement of accuracy, the date, full name and signature, and contact details; an apostille or notarisation is not listed as a general requirement there. Bodies such as universities or courts may ask for more; confirm in advance.
Is an apostille always needed?
For most official uses abroad, yes. The apostille is obtained in the country that issued the document; the requirement varies by institution.
- Formül A/B/C: when a multilingual Turkish extract needs no translation →
- Does my document need sworn translation, notarisation or apostille? (checker) →
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Public official sources; procedures can change — verify the current version before you apply.
Requirements and acceptance are ultimately set by the receiving institution, notary office or authority; practices vary and cannot be guaranteed. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Send Your Document First. Pay After Reviewing Your Quote.
Certified translation requirements can vary by document and receiving authority. Send your document via WhatsApp, speak directly with a sworn translator, and receive a written quote covering the translation, any required certification and delivery options before making payment.
- Send your document. A photo or PDF by WhatsApp, and tell us where it will be used.
- The sworn translator reviews it. The document, its language pair, the purpose and the service you need — including whether notarisation, an apostille, a signed paper copy or international delivery is needed.
- You receive a written quote. Translation, any required certification, delivery and turnaround, before you pay.
- Your translation is prepared. No upfront payment is required for the translation.
- You see it first. Once your translation is completed, we share a watermarked preview showing a suitable part of the document. The preview does not expose unnecessary personal data and does not replace the signed and stamped official document.
- Then you pay. After your payment is confirmed, the final, watermark-free translation with the translator’s statement, signature and stamp is delivered in the agreed format.
See that your translation is ready before you pay. No upfront payment is required, either to request a quote or for the translation. We cannot guarantee that a foreign authority will accept a document; where its requirements are unclear, we tell you to confirm them with the receiving authority before you pay.
We accept credit and debit cards. After you accept the written quote, you can pay by card, by bank transfer to our IBAN, or by Western Union where delivery to a bank account is available from your location; cash is possible in person in Türkiye. Card payments are made through a secure payment link in US dollars (USD); card charges, if any, are stated in your quote.
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Who provides this: İngilizce Yeminli Çeviri — Uğur Arı, sworn translator registered at the Kartal 12th Notary Office, Tuzla, Istanbul. Turkish ↔ English sworn translation, online, with the same Turkish lira prices worldwide.