Identity documents
Certified translation of a passport
Sometimes an application abroad asks for a certified translation of passport biodata pages — not instead of the passport, but alongside it. We translate the relevant pages and certify them with the PRAVIS bureau seal, and we say if the receiving office may prefer a sworn format.
When a passport translation is needed
Typical uses: visa or residence supporting packs that list a translated passport copy, bank or employer onboarding, school enrollment for a child, and cases where the officer wants names and details in the local language for their file — while you still present the original passport.
Bureau seal vs. sworn translation vs. apostille
Our default is a certified translation with the PRAVIS bureau seal: accurate rendering, company stamp, signed statement, and reference number — the same approach as our certified-translation service.
Most private and school uses accept a bureau seal. Consulates and some immigration offices may ask for a sworn translator — confirm with them or share their checklist. An apostille legalises the original in the country of issue; it is separate from translation and not issued by PRAVIS — see also our apostille support. Final requirements are set by the receiving institution.
Need a certified translation of your passport?
Send a clear scan or photo to office.pravis@gmail.com or through the quote form — we reply in 5–7 minutes with price and whether a bureau seal is enough. HQ in Wrocław, delivery worldwide.
Send files nowHow the process works from Wrocław
Send a clear scan or photo of every page (seals and annotations visible) via the quote form or office.pravis@gmail.com. We reply within 5–7 minutes with a fixed price, turnaround, and whether a bureau seal is likely enough or a sworn route is safer for your destination — for example Poland, Germany, or Spain.
After confirmation we translate, format to mirror the original where useful, and certify with the PRAVIS bureau seal. You receive a certified PDF; we can mail or courier a stamped paper original worldwide from our Wrocław office.
What we need from you
Clear colour scans of the biodata page and any pages with visas, stamps, or annotations that must be translated. Target language and receiving institution if known. Machine-readable zone characters are copied carefully.
No guarantees we cannot make
We do not guarantee that a particular school, registry, university, consulate, employer, or other office will accept a given certification format. Requirements vary by country and change over time. We follow standard bureau-seal practice for certified translation, flag known sworn or apostille cases, and leave the final decision to the receiving authority.
Frequently asked questions
Do I translate the whole passport or only the biodata page?
Usually the biodata page and any pages the recipient specifically asks for. Send the request text if you have it; we quote only what is needed.
Do I need an apostille as well as a translation?
Sometimes. An apostille authenticates the original for use abroad under the Hague Convention; it is issued in the country of origin, not by PRAVIS. Many everyday recipients only ask for a certified translation. If your checklist mentions apostille, we can advise on the typical sequence.
Will this translation be accepted by my school, office, or consulate?
Often yes for everyday private and school use with a bureau seal — but acceptance is always decided by the receiving institution. Tell us the country (e.g. Poland, Germany, Spain) and office if you know them; we recommend honestly before you order.
Can a translation replace my physical passport?
No. A translation is a supporting document. You still travel and identify yourself with the original passport.
How fast can I get a quote?
Usually within 5–7 minutes of receiving a clear scan at office.pravis@gmail.com or via the form. Translation turnaround depends on length and language pair.
