24 Hour Translation

Multilingual translation services

Certified Translation Services in 100+ Languages

Translate legal, visa, academic, business and official documents between English and a wide range of international languages. Tell us the language pair, where the document will be submitted and when you need it.

100+ languages Coverage across major international language groups.
Fast turnaround 24-hour service may be available for suitable documents.
Official documents Translation for legal, visa and other formal submissions.
Multiple service types Certified, sworn, legal, academic and corporate translation.
Language coverage

Find the Right Language Pair for Your Document

24 Hour Translation provides multilingual translation services for customers submitting documents in the UK and internationally. Language availability is considered together with the document type, required certification and destination authority.

The directory below highlights frequently requested languages rather than every available combination. Some projects require a specific regional variety, dialect, script or country-specific certification format, so it is important to provide the complete requirement when ordering.

Not sure which option to select? Send the document, identify its current language and tell us where the translation will be used. The team can review the request before confirming the appropriate route.
Popular languages

Browse Translation Languages

Search the directory or filter by region. This is a selection of commonly requested languages and is not the complete list of more than 100 languages.

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European Languages

Professional translation for major Western and Southern European languages used in personal, legal, academic and business documents.

Spanish French German Italian Portuguese Dutch Polish Romanian

Eastern European Languages

Translation support for official and professional documents from a range of Central and Eastern European languages.

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Czech Slovak Lithuanian Latvian

Middle Eastern Languages

Specialist translation for languages that may require careful handling of regional usage, script direction, terminology and document format.

Arabic Turkish Farsi (Persian) Kurdish Hebrew

Asian Languages

Certified translation across widely requested East Asian and South Asian languages, including different scripts and writing systems.

Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Japanese Korean Hindi Urdu Punjabi Bengali

Cannot See Your Language?

The website covers more languages than can be displayed in a short directory. Send the language name, dialect or regional variant together with the document for an availability check.

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What we translate

Language Services for Different Types of Documents

The required translator, terminology and certification can change according to the document’s purpose. Share the intended use at the start so the request can be reviewed correctly.

Legal and Official Documents

Documents intended for courts, solicitors, government departments, embassies, consulates and other formal recipients.

Visa and Immigration Documents

Personal and supporting documents that need to be translated for an immigration, nationality, residency or visa process.

Academic Documents

Certificates, transcripts, diplomas and related records submitted to educational institutions or professional bodies.

Corporate and Business Documents

Contracts, company records, financial documents and other materials used in commercial or cross-border business activity.

Choosing the service

Translation Type Matters as Much as the Language

A language pair alone does not determine the correct service. The receiving organisation’s instructions should guide whether certification or another formal process is required.

Official use

Certified Translation

A completed translation supplied with a certification statement. It is commonly requested for formal document submissions in the UK.

Country-specific

Sworn Translation

Some overseas authorities require a translator who is sworn or officially authorised under the relevant country’s legal system.

Specialist terminology

Legal Translation

Translation of legal content requiring accurate terminology and careful handling of clauses, names, references and formal wording.

Professional content

Academic or Corporate Translation

Translation adapted to the terminology, structure and intended audience of educational, financial, commercial or organisational documents.

How it works

A Clear Route from Source Document to Translation

Providing the right information at the beginning reduces delays and helps the team confirm the appropriate language and certification requirements.

Choose the Language Pair

State the document’s current language and the language you need it translated into.

Send the Document

Upload a clear, complete scan, photograph or digital copy for review.

Confirm Its Purpose

Explain where it will be submitted, the required service and your deadline.

Approve the Details

Review the confirmed language availability, price, format and realistic turnaround before work begins.

Before ordering

What to Include with Your Language Request

A short but complete brief helps avoid questions later and makes it easier to identify the right translator and service.

  • A clear copy showing every page, stamp, seal and handwritten note
  • The source language and required target language
  • The country and organisation receiving the translation
  • Any written certification, formatting or submission instructions
  • Your deadline and preferred delivery format
  • The required regional variety or dialect, where relevant
Avoid delays

Common Language-Request Mistakes

These issues can affect availability, pricing or whether the finished translation is prepared in the right format.

Leaving Out the Target Language

A request should identify both the document’s current language and the language required for the finished translation.

Not Naming the Receiving Authority

Certification requirements can differ between countries and organisations, even for the same document type.

Sending an Incomplete Copy

Missing margins, reverse sides, seals or handwritten notes can prevent a complete review of the document.

Assuming Every Dialect Is Interchangeable

Some requests require a specific regional form, script or terminology. Include this detail whenever it is stated by the recipient.

Choosing Certification Without Checking

Certified, sworn and notarised translations are not interchangeable. Follow the instructions issued by the receiving organisation.

Sharing the Deadline Too Late

Urgent availability depends on the language pair, document length, legibility and required service.

Questions and answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about language availability, turnaround and certification.

What types of translation services do you offer?

We provide certified, sworn, legal, academic and corporate translation services. Whether you require an official translation for submission or a professional translation for business use, provide the intended purpose so the request can be reviewed correctly.

How many languages does 24 Hour Translation cover?

The service covers more than 100 languages. The directory above shows frequently requested languages, not every available language or regional variation.

What if my language is not shown in the directory?

Send the language name, required dialect or regional variety and a copy of the document through the fast quote form. Availability can then be checked for the specific language pair.

Can you translate documents both into and out of English?

Translation may be available into English, out of English or between other languages, depending on the precise language pair and the required certification. Provide both languages when requesting a quote.

Can a translation be completed within 24 hours?

A 24-hour turnaround may be available for suitable requests. Availability depends on the language pair, document length, image quality, translator availability and certification requirements.

How do I know whether I need a certified or sworn translation?

Check the instructions issued by the organisation receiving the document. UK recipients commonly request certified translations, while some overseas authorities require a sworn translator or another country-specific process.

What should I send for an accurate quote?

Send a clear and complete copy of the document, the source and target languages, its intended use, the receiving country or organisation, your deadline and any written submission instructions.

Can you help if I do not recognise the document language?

Send a clear copy through the quote form and explain that the language is unknown. The document can be reviewed before availability and next steps are confirmed.

Ready to begin?

Send Your Document and Confirm the Language Pair

Upload a clear copy, tell us where the translation will be used and share your deadline. The team will review the language, service requirement and turnaround before the order starts.