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Translation in Türkiye

A sworn translation can be referred to as a legal and official translation that is certified by a notary public, and the document is signed and stamped by a sworn translator certified by a notary public.

The concept of sworn translation:

A sworn translation can be referred to as a legal and official translation that is certified by a notary public, and the document is signed and stamped by a sworn translator certified by a notary public. A sworn translation is accurate and faithful to the original text, giving it an official status. Sworn translation services include the translation of legal documents such as passports, high school diplomas, university degrees, transcripts, and many other official documents.

Types of translation by language:

Turkish = Arabic, and vice versa

Turkish = English, and vice versa

Turkish = Russian, and vice versa

Types of translation on demand:

1. Interpretation

Which is an immediate translation in the presence of the foreigner, and foreigners need it in many of their tourist or medical trips or to complete many legal tasks and procedures within governmental and non-governmental institutions in Turkey. Dealing with a sworn translator may require, in particular, in matters related to the judiciary and courts when necessary, and the competent Turkish authorities usually provide this sworn translator.

2. Written translation

This service is used to translate papers, documents, personal and official documents, and even ordinary documents. The translation can be done by a sworn translator if you need to certify the documents after they have been translated by a notary public. On the other hand, if the translation is for ordinary letters or publications, the translator does not have to be sworn.

3. Simultaneous translation

This type of translation is specialized in conferences or official meetings, and requires cooperation with linguistics experts in both target languages, to ensure the translator’s quick response and ability to translate immediately and accurately without errors.

Notarization of documents

The concept of notary certification refers to placing a stamp on documents by the issuing authority or its representative, which makes them officially recognized and approved in all Turkish institutions, whether governmental or private.

Need to have documents certified by a notary public

The authenticated seal of this issuing authority is considered as a confirmation of the correctness of the information stated in the documents and their approval. The Turkish state then provides authentication for these documents, and if there is no seal, the Turkish state will not authenticate these documents.

How to translate your documents in Türkiye

Translating documents in Turkey is not difficult. All you have to do is go to an accredited translation office, where the translator must be sworn and certified by the Turkish government. You submit the document to be translated with a copy of your passport or any identification document containing your name in English or Turkish to ensure that the letters match your name and surname on your ID card or passport, and the document that needs to be translated. Sometimes, the translation is completed on the same day, and sometimes it is postponed to the next day. Some offices provide a translation service with certification, where the office transfers the document to the notary public’s office for certification, then returns the document to you translated and certified legally and officially.

Graduate Study Translation Services

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Important articles to help you get university admission

-Open education in Türkiye

-Entrance exams to Turkish universities

-Language of study in Turkish universities

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Student accommodation in Türkiye



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