Translations for UK Visa application

[GroveHillWanderer]

When providing translations for documents in Thai, in support of a UK visa application, the UK Visa website says that:

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Each translated document must contain:

• confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document
• the date of the translation
• the translator’s full name and signature
• the translator’s contact details

 

However, I thought I saw a post from someone saying they have to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Can anyone confirm which is correct - the website saying only the translator needs to confirm the accuracy, or the MFA certification? Anyone have actual, real-world experience of what is acceptable?

 

Thanks.

 

[blackcab]

You do not need MFA certification. I recently applied for a visa for my wife, and I submitted many translations. None were MFA certified.

 

Visa granted.

[GroveHillWanderer]

Thanks, that's a  load off my mind. I've just found out we need some additional documents translated and I don't have time to get MFA certification before the appointment.