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Certified translation for immigration documents

Certified and sworn translations for immigration, citizenship and residence applications, accepted by the Immigration Office and the consulate. Online delivery within 24–48 hours and ISO 17100 certified.

  • Online delivery within 24–48 hours for the most common combinations
  • For immigration, nationality, residence, family reunification and recognition of qualifications
  • Certified or sworn translation, as required by the relevant authority

Translation for immigration purposes

Immigration / Foreign Nationals File
TypeCertified or sworn
Delivery24–48 hours✓ Online
Signature and sworn seal✓ Official
Confidentiality✓ NDA
Certified by the MAEC
ISO 9001 & 17100
Urgent – 24–48 hours
All languages
Confidentiality and NDAs
What it is and what it is used for

What is a certified translation and when does the Immigration Department require one?

A certified translation attests that a qualified translator vouches for the accuracy of the translation’s content. When an authority requires legal validity, a sworn translation is required, signed and stamped by a sworn translator authorised by the MAEC. When dealing with immigration documents, it is important to know which type is required: a certified translation is usually sufficient for some procedures, whilst the Immigration and Nationality Department almost always requires a sworn translation.

It is required for most immigration cases: applications for residence and work permits, citizenship, family reunification, proof of ties to Spain, recognition of foreign qualifications or visas. In these procedures, it is common for a certified translation of foreign documents to be required in order for them to be recognised by the Spanish authorities.

As requirements vary depending on the immigration office or consulate, we recommend that you check the requirements before commissioning a translation; if in doubt, opting for a sworn translation will help avoid administrative rejections. We use glossaries, translation memories and a three-stage quality control process to ensure consistency and formal validity, and we also translate the Hague Apostille where the document carries one.

Why choose Trayma?

Fast and valid translation for immigration purposes

Immigration procedures have tight deadlines. We translate your documents accurately, efficiently and confidentially, in the certified or sworn format required by each authority, so that you can submit them on time.

Urgent: 24–48 hours

Online delivery within 24–48 hours for most common immigration language combinations.

ISO 9001 and ISO 17100

Certified production with independent review and final quality assurance, glossaries and translation memories for each project.

Certified or sworn

We’ll advise you on which format is required for your application and, if in doubt, we’ll opt for the sworn statement to avoid rejections.

Guaranteed confidentiality

Restricted access to assigned equipment, secure channels and NDAs where required by the project.

Trayma’s team of sworn translators in Alicante
Over 20 years in Alicante

Translation to speed up your application

An accurate certified or sworn translation of your documents helps to avoid the need for corrections and speeds up the processing of your immigration, residence or citizenship application by the authorities.

All languages

Sworn translators for every language

Select your language and tell us the type of procedure and the relevant authority. We translate your immigration documents faithfully in accordance with the official format, providing certified or sworn translations, to ensure they are accepted by the immigration authorities and consulates.

They place their trust in us

Brands that trust Trayma

Trayma’s sworn translator at the Alicante office
How we work

From the file to registered post

A process featuring consistency checks and final verification of critical data, tailored to the actual requirements of the recipient organisation.

1

Sending documents

PDF documents, scans or legible, complete mobile phone photos (with an apostille if applicable). Please let us know the languages, the procedure and the deadline.

Now
2

Budget and realistic timeframe

We confirm the price, the timeframe and whether the procedure requires an official signature and stamp, as well as the recommended delivery method.

Quick reply
3

Translation + triple-checking

Specialist translation with glossaries, independent proofreading and final quality control prior to delivery.

By language
4

Registered post

Digital, on paper or both, depending on the requirements of the recipient country or organisation, to minimise the need for corrections.

Guaranteed
Confidentiality

Confidentiality, quality and ISO 17100

Your immigration documents contain sensitive personal data. Our production processes are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 17100, with independent review and final quality assurance, and we sign NDAs to protect your information throughout the process.

Each project follows a workflow comprising requirements analysis, terminology preparation, specialist translation, proofreading and final quality control. We restrict access to the assigned team, use secure channels and maintain version control.

  • ISO 9001 and ISO 17100Certified production with independent review and final quality assurance.
  • Glossaries and translation memoriesProject-specific terminology preparation.
  • NDA and data protectionConfidentiality agreement and guaranteed compliance.
  • Full traceabilityVersion control throughout the project.
Budget

Immigration fees and quotes

The price depends on the language, volume, urgency and complexity (stamps, handwritten text, scans). We provide a quote after reviewing the files, and the fee includes translation, proofreading, quality control and the provision of a signed PDF.

The languageThe language pair and the availability of a translator for that pair.
The volumeThe number of documents in the file and their actual length.
UrgencyStandard or express delivery (24–48 hours), depending on your deadline.
ComplexityStamps, handwritten text or poor-quality scans that require more work.

For a fixed budget

Send us these details and we’ll get back to you with a quote, a realistic timeframe and our recommended delivery method.

  • The documents to be translated (a clear photograph or scan)
  • Source and target languages
  • Country and recipient organisation
  • Deadline for the procedure
Request a quote
Official translators

Sworn translators authorised by the MAEC

When your application requires a certified translation, it is signed by a translator-interpreter officially authorised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which makes it valid for the purposes of the immigration office, consulates and government departments. You can check the authorisation status of any translator for any language on the Ministry’s official list.

Official list from the Ministry (MAEC)
Related documentation

Other personal documents that often require a certified translation

An immigration file usually contains various documents, which we translate into certified or sworn translations depending on the procedure. The exact requirements depend on the immigration office or consulate, which is why we confirm the requirements before producing the final version.

  • Birth certificates
  • • Marriage certificates
  • • Death certificates
  • Certificate of Life and Marital Status
  • Family register
  • Residence and work permits
  • Visa documentation
  • • Driving licences
Where we are

Your certified translation agency in Alicante

We’re in the centre of Alicante, next to the railway station. You can request your immigration translation from Alicante without having to come in person: simply send us the document as a PDF or scan, and we’ll process it online. If you need to visit us in person, we’ll arrange this on a case-by-case basis.

Avda. de la Estación 27, Entlo D
03003 Alicante
Just a few minutes’ walk from the train and tram station
How to get there
Frequently Asked Questions

Certified translations for immigration purposes: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a certified translation and a sworn translation?
A certified translation attests that a qualified translator guarantees the accuracy of the content. A sworn translation includes the official signature and stamp of a sworn translator authorised by the MAEC, which gives it legal validity. In matters relating to immigration and nationality, a sworn translation is almost always required; if in doubt, this is the safest option to avoid rejections.
Which immigration documents do you translate most frequently?
Civil certificates (birth, marriage, death), criminal records, passports, academic qualifications and transcripts, contracts, and administrative or judicial decisions. We translate each of these into the certified or sworn form required for your application.
Do you offer urgent translation within 24–48 hours?
Yes, for most common combinations and languages, we deliver online within 24–48 hours. For projects involving multiple documents or less common languages, we will adjust the turnaround time and confirm this with you in the quote.
How do you deliver the translation?
As a signed PDF, ready to be submitted online. If the relevant authority requires a physical copy with a stamp and signature on paper, we will send it by courier. We also arrange for the Hague Apostille where required.
Do you accept photos taken on a mobile phone?
Yes, provided they are legible, complete and uncropped: all the edges, stamps and text on the document must be visible. Even so, a PDF or a scan is preferable, as these ensure better quality and prevent any information from being missing.
How is the price calculated?
Per word or per minimum document, depending on the language, volume, urgency and format (stamps, handwritten texts, scans). We provide a quote after reviewing the files, which includes translation, proofreading, quality control and the provision of a signed PDF.
Do you guarantee confidentiality and quality standards?
Yes. We operate in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17100, with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and quality controls in place prior to delivery. Your personal data is treated confidentially and is only accessed by the team assigned to your project.

Send us your documents and receive a quote

Certified and sworn translations for immigration documents accepted by the authorities. Tell us the procedure, the relevant authority and your deadline: we’ll let you know the price, the type of translation (certified or sworn) and the turnaround time (urgent 24–48-hour service available).

Avda. de la Estación 27, Entlo D · 03003 Alicante Certified by the MAEC · ISO 9001 & 17100
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