Professional Tagalog Translation Services UK

Tagalog is the primary language of the Philippines, spoken by over 28 million people as a first language and understood by most of the 110 million Filipino population. The Philippines has one of the largest expatriate communities in the UK, with over 200,000 Filipinos working across healthcare, hospitality, and professional services. This significant population creates continuous demand for certified Tagalog translation of official documents for UK immigration, employment, and family settlement.

Our Tagalog translation service specialises in Philippine government documents required for UK immigration. We translate all documents issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and other government agencies. Our translators are familiar with the specific formats and terminology used in Philippine civil registry documents, ensuring accurate translations that UK authorities recognise and accept without question.

We understand the unique aspects of Filipino documentation, including the use of both Tagalog and English on many official documents, the specific requirements for documents from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and the apostille process through the Philippine DFA. Whether you need translation for a UK spouse visa, skilled worker visa, or citizenship application, we provide certified translations that meet all Home Office requirements.

We translate all types of Tagalog and Filipino documents:

• Civil registry documents — Sertipiko ng kapanganakan (birth certificate), sertipiko ng kasal (marriage certificate), sertipiko ng kamatayan (death certificate) from PSA
• Single status certificates — CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) and Advisory on Marriages for spouse visa applications
• Identity documents — Philippine passports, national ID (PhilID), driver's licences, PRC professional licences
• Academic credentials — College diplomas (diploma), transcripts of records (TOR), certificates from CHED-recognised institutions
• Legal documents — Court documents (mga dokumento ng hukuman), contracts (kontrata), affidavits, powers of attorney (special power of attorney/SPA)
• Police clearance — NBI Clearance (National Bureau of Investigation) required for UK visa applications
• Employment documents — OFW documents, POEA contracts, certificates of employment, service records

All translations include certification accepted by UKVI, Home Office, and all UK official bodies.

Accurate Tagalog translation requires specific expertise:

• Tagalog vs Filipino — Filipino is the national language based on Tagalog with some differences. Our translators understand both and handle documents in either variant
• Bilingual documents — Many Philippine documents contain both Tagalog and English text. We translate the Tagalog portions while maintaining consistency with the English sections
• Regional variations — Some documents may include Cebuano, Ilocano, or other Philippine languages. We have translators for all major Philippine languages
• PSA document formats — PSA (formerly NSO) documents have specific formats and security features. We translate all current and historical formats
• Spanish-era records — Older Philippine civil records may contain Spanish terms and names. Our translators handle these historical documents accurately
• Name variations — Filipino naming conventions (including middle names from mother's maiden name) require careful handling to match UK records

Our Filipino translators understand both Philippine bureaucratic systems and UK immigration requirements, ensuring your documents are translated accurately and accepted first time.