Translation and interpreting

Our professional, highly experienced and reliable linguists provide translation and interpreting services from and into more than 60 languages via English.

Translation service

Our expertise covers a wide range of specialist subject areas, including law, finance and public administration.

This means your material will always be translated by someone who understands the legal, business or political environment you’re working in.

We pride ourselves in producing accurate translations for all levels of government.

As such, our team work with you to ensure your requirements are met on time and to a high standard.

We provide translation services to:

• the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
• a range of UK Government departments
• friendly foreign governments
• the EU

FCDO Services does not translate civil status documents, such as birth, marriage or death certificates.

To find a qualified translator and discover how to get a certified translation of your civil status document, visit either the Chartered Institute of Linguists or Institute of Translation and Interpreting website.

View GOV.UK for more information on how to get your translated UK-issued document legalised.

Interpreting service

Our highly qualified interpreters are experts in working at national and international events.

Depending on your needs, we can provide either face-to-face or remote spoken translation services.

We deliver interpreting services for high-profile figures. Previously we have supported the UK Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, ministers of state, and senior civil servants.

We also work at key national and international events, such as state visits, COP26, and the G6, G7 and G20 summits.

Our services include:

• face-to-face interpreting
• remote and online interpreting
• telephone interpreting
• whispering interpreting

Why work with us?

We are specialist

Our core in-house team works alongside an extensive panel of tried-and-tested freelancers. We find the right translator or interpreter for your needs.

This means you can be confident the professionals working on your behalf are well qualified, experienced and reliable.

We are secure

Every member of our in-house team is a security-cleared civil servant who understands the sensitivity of the work you do.

All our freelance translators have the relevant clearance. They follow strict policies when handling and distributing your sensitive or protected material and documents.

You can be assured that your material is in safe hands.

We are government

As part of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, our team have an unmatched understanding of UK Government.

We use this knowledge to ensure your messages are conveyed accurately, consistently and professionally in a language your audience understands.