Applying for a visa usually means submitting Arabic documents to a consulate that works in another language. At Galenus Certified Translation in Dokki, Giza, we prepare certified translations of travel documents in Egypt for tourist, study, work, family and immigration visas, translated, stamped and formatted the way embassies and VFS Global centres expect to receive them.
We work across 120+ languages, and a standard document translation for an embassy is usually delivered the same day.
Which Travel Documents Do We Translate?
A visa file is usually more than a passport. We translate the full set of papers that consulates and visa centres ask for, including:
- Passports and national ID cards
- Birth, marriage and divorce certificates: for family visas, reunification and dependants. See also our page on certified translation of certificates.
- Bank statements and account letters: showing proof of funds for tourist and study visas.
- Employment letters, HR letters and salary certificates: confirming your job, salary and approved leave.
- Commercial registers, tax cards and tax returns: for business owners and self-employed applicants. Read more about tax return translation.
- Hotel bookings, flight reservations and invitation letters: when they are issued in Arabic or need to be presented in the embassy’s language.
- Criminal record certificates: often required for work and residence visas.
- Academic certificates and transcripts: for student visas and university admissions.
- Visa application forms and supporting papers
Certified Translation for Visa Applications in Egypt
A certified translation for a visa in Egypt is a complete translation of your document, stamped and signed by our office, that keeps the original layout so the visa officer can match each line to the source. Names, dates and numbers are checked against your passport, because a single spelling difference between documents is one of the most common reasons a file gets sent back.
Each country has its own rules, and we prepare the translation to meet them:
UK Visa Translations
For UK applications, every translation includes a translator statement with the date, the translator’s full name and their contact details, as UK Visas and Immigration requires. Details are on our UK visa translation page.
Canada (IRCC) Translations
For Canadian visitor, study, work and immigration applications, translations come with a translator affidavit, as IRCC requires. Learn more about our Canada visa translation service.
Schengen and Other Embassies
For Schengen countries and other destinations, we translate into the language the embassy asks for, whether English or the country’s own language. Galenus already serves applicants for Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Romania, Japan, South Korea and many more.
Translation for Embassy Cairo and VFS Global Applications
Many embassies in Cairo receive visa applications through VFS Global. We prepare translations for every country that applies through VFS in Egypt, so you can complete your whole file in one place, whatever your destination. Our translations are accepted by embassies and visa centres across Cairo. For more on visa centre submissions, see our guide to VFS Global document translation in Egypt.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authentication
Some embassies also ask for documents to be authenticated by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We offer MOFA authentication as an extra service, so translation and authentication are handled in one place.
How It Works
- Send your documents. Bring them to our Dokki office, or send clear scans or photos on WhatsApp.
- Tell us the destination. Let us know the country, the visa type and the language the embassy asks for, so we can follow its specific requirements.
- Get a quote. We review your file and confirm the cost and delivery time before we start.
- Translation and review. A specialist translates your documents, and names, dates and figures are reviewed before delivery.
- Collect or receive. Collect your stamped, signed translations from the office, or have the hard copies sent to you by courier.
Why Choose Galenus for Travel Documents Translation in Egypt?
- 120+ languages, from English, French and German to Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
- Same-day delivery for standard embassy document translations in most cases.
- Every VFS destination in Egypt handled in one place.
- MOFA authentication available as an add-on.
- Confidential handling of your personal records.
- An office in Dokki, plus online ordering from anywhere in Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a travel document translation take?
A standard document translation for an embassy is usually delivered the same day. Large files, rare languages or authentication can take longer.
Are your translations accepted by embassies and VFS in Cairo?
Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by embassies and VFS Global visa centres in Cairo. Each one follows the destination country’s requirements.
Do names in my translated documents have to match my passport?
Yes. Names in all translated documents should be spelled exactly as they appear in your passport. Send us your passport data page and we will use it as the spelling reference.
Can I send my documents online?
Yes. You can send clear scans or photos on WhatsApp. We translate them, then you collect the stamped hard copies from our Dokki office or receive them by courier.
Do you offer Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication?
Yes. Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication is available as an extra service for documents that the embassy asks to be authenticated.
How much does it cost to translate travel documents?
The cost depends on the number and type of documents, the target language and how quickly you need them. Contact us with your documents for a quote.
Get a Quote for Your Travel Documents Translation
Send us your documents and tell us your destination. We will reply with a quote and a delivery time.
- Phone / WhatsApp: +20 110 100 1427
- Office: 1 Mohie El Din Abou El Ezz St., above Kunooz Cafe, Dokki, Giza
- Online: Contact us