Many countries handle visa applications in Egypt through VFS Global, a company that provides administrative services such as receiving applications, taking biometrics, and returning passports. The visa decision itself stays with the embassy or government of the country you are applying to. That is why translation for a VFS Global file has no single rule: it depends entirely on the destination country.
Galenus For Certified Translation & Businessmen Services has translated official Egyptian documents since 2014. We prepare translations for visa files submitted at VFS Global centres in Egypt, for every country that applies through VFS in Egypt, matching each country’s language and format requirements.
What are VFS Global centres in Egypt?
VFS Global centres are visa application centres that work on behalf of several governments. We prepare translations for every country that accepts applications through these centres in Egypt. The list of countries and centre locations can change, so always check the official VFS Global page for your destination before booking.
Not every country uses VFS Global. Spain, for example, receives visa applications in Egypt through a different provider. See our certified translation for the Spanish Embassy in Cairo page for details.
Documents commonly translated for VFS appointments
- Bank statements and balance certificates
- Employment letters, salary statements, and social insurance records
- Commercial registers and tax cards
- Birth and marriage certificates and family registry extracts
- Criminal record certificates
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Property deeds and other proof of ties to Egypt
Our certified translation of certificates service covers most of these documents.
Translation rules differ by country
United Kingdom
Home Office guidance requires a full translation of any document not in English or Welsh, including the translator’s confirmation of accuracy, the date, the translator’s full name and signature, and contact details. More on our UK visa translation Egypt page.
Canada
IRCC requires documents in English or French. If the translator is not certified in Canada, the translation must come with the translator’s affidavit and a certified copy of the original. More on our Canada visa translation Egypt page.
Portugal
The published checklist states that documents must be in Portuguese or English, and asks for the criminal record certificate with its translation. More on our Portugal visa translation Egypt page.
Other Schengen countries
Each Schengen country publishes its own checklist. Read it carefully for language, format, and legalization rules before you translate.
Step by step before your VFS appointment
- Identify the country and visa type, and read the official document checklist.
- Obtain recent originals, and legalize them at the Egyptian MFA if the country asks for it. See our Egyptian MOFA certificate authentication page.
- Send us your documents so we can confirm the target language and format.
- We translate and run a second review before delivery.
- Arrange originals and translations in the order of the checklist.
- Attend your appointment on time with originals and copies.
Common mistakes in VFS files
- Following another country’s checklist, or an outdated one
- Translations missing details the country requires, such as translator details for UK applications
- Names spelled differently in the translation, passport, and application form
- Leaving translation to the last minute before the appointment
Why choose Galenus?
- Certified translation experience in Egypt since 2014
- Certified translation with our office stamp, from Arabic into English, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Korean, or Japanese
- Same-day delivery for standard documents
- Egyptian MFA authentication available as an extra service
- Practical knowledge of how translation rules differ between countries
- Names matched to your passport across every document
- Layout that mirrors the original, including stamps and signatures
- Fully online service, plus one office in Dokki, Giza
How to order
Online or on WhatsApp
- Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp to +201101001427.
- Tell us the country, visa type, and your appointment date if you have one.
- We send you a quote and confirm the delivery time. Standard documents are delivered the same day.
- Receive your translation before your appointment, as agreed.
Visit our Dokki office
Galenus For Certified Translation & Businessmen Services, 1 Mohie El Din Abou El Ezz St., above Kunooz Cafe, Dokki, Giza, Egypt. Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 17:00. Email info@galenus-translation.com or galenusct@gmail.com, or use our contact page.
FAQ: VFS Global Egypt document translation
Does VFS Global decide whether my visa is approved?
No. VFS Global’s role is administrative: receiving applications and biometrics and returning passports. The decision belongs to the destination country’s government.
Should my documents be translated before the appointment?
Yes. Prepare your translations in advance according to the destination country’s requirements.
Are translation requirements the same for every country?
No. Each country sets its own rules on language, translation format, and supporting items.
Do all documents need Egyptian MFA legalization?
Not always. Some countries require it for certain documents and others do not. Check the checklist for your application.
Can you deliver quickly before my appointment?
Yes. Standard documents are delivered the same day. For large files, send them early and we will confirm the delivery time after reviewing them.
Is your VFS Global appointment coming up? Send your documents on WhatsApp or call +201101001427 for certified translation that matches your destination country’s rules. Contact us for a quote.