Certified French passport translation services for UK and worldwide use

Most immigration authorities and visa centres will only accept passports in an official language of the destination country. If your passport is in French and you are applying for a UK visa, British citizenship, work permit, or academic programme, you may be asked for a certified English translation. Our French to English passport translation service is tailored specifically to these requirements, ensuring that all pages needed by the authority are translated correctly and clearly certified.

At Kings of Translation, every French passport translation is handled by native-level linguists with proven expertise in legal and immigration terminology. They accurately translate personal data fields, machine-readable zones where required, visa stamps, endorsements, and passport observations, preserving the structure so officials can easily cross-check against the original. This precision significantly reduces the risk of delays or requests for re-submission.

We understand that passport translations are often time-sensitive. Whether you are preparing documents for a tight Home Office deadline, a last-minute student visa, or a business trip, we offer 24–48 hour standard delivery and faster options on request. Digital certified copies in PDF format are provided as standard, and printed, signed, and stamped originals can be shipped if needed by a specific authority.

Our certified translations include a formal translator’s statement confirming that the translation is complete and accurate, details of the translation agency, and the language combination. This format is widely accepted in the UK and internationally. For related documents such as residence permits or ID cards, our broader certified translation services follow the same rigorous standards.

From initial quote to final delivery, our process is designed to be simple and secure. You can upload clear scans or photos of your passport, confirm your language pair (French to English or English to French), and receive a fixed price before we start. Our dedicated support team is available to guide you on which pages are usually required for passport translation services, helping you avoid unnecessary costs.

Authorities around the world typically require that passport translations are completed by a professional, independent translation provider. As a global translation agency, Kings of Translation supplies certified French passport translations that are recognised not only by UK bodies such as the Home Office, the Passport Office, and universities, but also by embassies, consular offices, and immigration authorities in many other countries.

Our certifications are produced on company letterhead with our contact details, confirming that the translation has been carried out by competent professional translators. While each authority has its own specific rules, our format aligns with common requirements for immigration, academic enrolment, banking, and legal procedures across Europe, North America, and beyond. Where notarisation or additional legalisation is required, we can advise on options or coordinate with your legal representative.

Pricing for certified French passport translation is straightforward and transparent. For most passports, the fee starts at £29.90 per page, with no hidden extras. Longer passports with multiple endorsements or complex visa histories are priced fairly according to content, and you will always receive a confirmed quote in advance. For non-certified or internal use, standard translation is available from £0.05 per word.

Data security is a priority when handling identity documents. All files are stored and transmitted via secure, encrypted systems, and only the linguists working on your project and essential project managers can access your documents. We never share your personal data with third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes, and we can sign an NDA on request for additional peace of mind.

With a 98% customer return rate, our client-focused approach is central to everything we do. Our team ensures that any questions about format, language variants (such as Canadian French), or intended use are clarified before work begins. If an authority requests a minor update to the wording of a certification statement, we will revise and reissue documentation promptly at no additional cost, helping keep your application on track.

People request French passport translations in a wide range of situations: applying for a UK visa or residence permit, enrolling at a British university, opening a bank account, registering a company, or supporting legal procedures such as marriage registration abroad. Equally, if you hold a British passport and are dealing with French-speaking authorities, you may require an English to French passport translation that meets their standards.

The process is simple. First, you submit a clear scan or photo of the relevant passport pages, usually the biodata page and any pages with important visas or entry stamps. We review the files and confirm whether a standard certified translation is sufficient or if the authority has additional requirements, such as a sworn translation in a particular jurisdiction. You then receive a no-obligation quote and estimated delivery time before confirming your order.

Once approved, a qualified French translator prepares your passport translation, mirroring the structure and clearly indicating any seals, stamps, and handwritten notes. A second linguist or project manager performs a quality check to ensure that names, numbers, dates, and document references are all consistent with the original. This internal review step is crucial, as even a small discrepancy can cause questions during immigration or visa assessment.

After the translation is finalised, we add our certification statement, signature, and stamp. You receive a digital PDF copy via secure download or email, which is suitable for most online submissions and many in-person applications. If the authority explicitly requires a printed original, we can arrange tracked delivery. For clients who are also translating identity pages for other purposes, we can bundle services with related passport translation or ID translations to simplify the process.

Because rules can differ between countries and institutions, we always recommend checking the latest guidance from the Home Office, the embassy, or the specific organisation receiving your documents. Our team is happy to review any instructions you receive and align the translation and certification format, so you can submit your French passport translation with confidence anywhere in the world.