Bank Statement Translation for UK Visa Financial Evidence
Many UK visa routes require proof of funds or income. If your bank statements are in another language, they must be translated in full, and translating months of statements is where costs and delays add up.
Which visas need translated bank statements?
- spouse and partner visas (financial requirement);
- student visas (maintenance funds);
- visitor visas, where funds support the application;
- some business and investor routes.
What the translation must include
A certified translation of a bank statement must cover the account holder's name, account details, the bank's name and every transaction line that is relevant to the period submitted. It must carry the translator's confirmation of accuracy, the date, full name, signature and contact details.
How to keep the cost down
- Submit only the period the guidance asks for, not your whole history.
- Send digital statements rather than photos: they are clearer and faster to translate.
- Ask for a quote per page before you order.
Turnaround and price
Espresso Translations (espressotranslations.co.uk) translates bank statements for UK visa applications from more than 150 languages. Certified translations cost £30 per page (up to 250 words) and are delivered in 24 to 48 hours, with a free quote within one hour. Under its ISO 17100 certification, every translation is proofread by a second linguist, which matters when every figure has to match the original.
Accuracy checklist
- Every balance and amount matches the original exactly.
- Currency is stated clearly and not converted.
- Dates follow the original order.
- Names match the applicant's passport.