Professional Portuguese Translation Services UK

Portuguese is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide, making it one of the most widely spoken languages globally. With significant communities from Portugal, Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique in the UK, there is consistent demand for professional Portuguese translation services.

Portuguese documents require careful attention to regional variations. European Portuguese (used in Portugal) differs from Brazilian Portuguese in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar — differences that matter for accurate official translation. Our translators understand these distinctions and ensure the correct variant is used based on your document's origin.

Whether you need Portuguese birth certificates for UK visa applications, Brazilian educational credentials for NARIC recognition, or commercial contracts for business expansion, our certified translations are accepted by the Home Office, UKVI, UK courts, and all official bodies.

We translate all types of Portuguese documents from Portugal, Brazil, and Lusophone Africa:

• Civil registry documents — Birth certificates (certidão de nascimento), marriage certificates (certidão de casamento), death certificates from Portuguese and Brazilian civil registries
• Identity documents — Cartão de cidadão (Portuguese ID), Bilhete de identidade, Brazilian CPF/RG documents, passports
• Academic credentials — University degrees (diploma), transcripts (histórico escolar), certificates from Portuguese and Brazilian institutions
• Legal documents — Court orders, contracts, powers of attorney (procuração), criminal record certificates (certificado de registo criminal)
• Business documents — Company registration certificates, commercial contracts, financial statements, corporate documents
• CPLP documents — Documents from all Community of Portuguese Language Countries including Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde

All translations include certification accepted by UK authorities for immigration and official use.

Understanding regional differences is essential for accurate Portuguese translation:

• Spelling differences — European and Brazilian Portuguese have different spelling conventions (e.g., "facto" vs "fato", "acção" vs "ação"). We use the appropriate standard for your document
• Vocabulary variations — Administrative terminology differs between Portugal and Brazil. Portuguese uses "carta de condução" while Brazil uses "carteira de motorista" for driving licence
• Document formats — Portuguese documents follow EU-standardised formats, while Brazilian documents have their own distinct structures. Our translators are familiar with both systems
• Legal terminology — Portuguese and Brazilian legal systems use different terminology despite sharing a language. We ensure legal terms are accurately translated with appropriate UK equivalents
• Apostille requirements — Both Portugal and Brazil are Hague Convention members. Documents typically need apostille before translation for certain official uses

Please specify your document's country of origin when ordering to ensure we assign the appropriate specialist translator.