Read the list first: not every document needs translating
The consulate or application centre decides the translation requirement for visa applications, and it varies by country and visa type. Some consulates accept English documents without translation, and banks and employers can often issue documents in English. If you submit Turkish documents, check the list for the target language and certification required.
To avoid unnecessary translations, send the application list together with your documents. We separate the ones that need translating and prepare your file in one go.
What to watch for in financial and employment documents
A bank statement must clearly show the account holder’s name, account number (IBAN), period and balance; consulates often want a statement covering a specific period. Amounts and currency are rendered as in the source, with no currency conversion. If you submit payslips, a social security service record and an employer letter (leave letter) together, make sure job title, start date and salary are consistent across them.
Applicants with a sponsor may also include the sponsor’s bank documents and letter of undertaking; students a student certificate; property owners a title deed. Indicate in the file names whose document each one is.
Visa documents and what they show
| Document | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Bank statement | Sufficient means for the trip |
| Payslips, employer letter | Regular income and return to work |
| Social security service record | Employment history and insurance |
| Title deed, vehicle registration | Ties to Türkiye and assets |
| Student certificate | That the student is enrolled |
| Civil registry record | Family ties and marital status |
Related language pages
Visa documents are most often translated into English, German, French, Dutch. Our apostille and translation guide explains when a document needs an apostille.
Frequently asked questions
If my bank can issue the statement in English, do I need a translation?
If the consulate accepts English, usually not. Check the language stated in the list.
Do visa documents need to be notarized?
For many short-stay visas a certified translation may be enough, but some consulates want notarization. The consulate’s list decides.
Can I send the whole file at once?
Yes. Send it with the application list; we will separate the documents that need translating and quote for those.
This guide is for general information. Confirm the document and certification requirements for your application with the relevant institution, and include the current list of requirements in your translation request.