Turkish document translation for New Zealand applications
Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Kartal 12th and Gebze 19th Notary Offices · Updated October 27, 2026
Certified Turkish–English translations prepared in Türkiye for Immigration New Zealand applications, starting from 850 ₺ (≈ 30.99 NZD). For residence visas, Immigration New Zealand asks for a certified English translation of every supporting document not in English; for all visas, medical and police certificates need a certified translation. It accepts certified translations from “reputable private or official translation businesses”. Each of my translations is on my letterhead, certified as a correct translation, signed and stamped by me, Uğur Arı, a sworn translator whose oath is recorded at the Kartal 12th and Gebze 19th Notary Offices, with my full name, address, phone number, qualifications and experience. A standard single-page document is 850 ₺ (≈ 30.99 NZD) and an academic document from 1.150 ₺ (≈ 41.99 NZD).
From 850 ₺ (≈ 30.99 NZD) per single-page document · written quote before you pay
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How much does Turkish to English translation cost for New Zealand?
Per single-page document, e.g. passport, ID card, birth record, driving licence, criminal record, marriage certificate.
Per document, e.g. diploma, one-page transcript, student certificate, certificate, equivalence certificate. Long transcripts are quoted in writing.
Up to 5 standard documents (e.g. passport, ID, income document, bank statement, invitation). Four standard documents: 3.400 ₺ — you pay the lower amount. For additional documents, multi-page documents or special requirements, I review the documents and quote a personalised package price.
Up to 10 documents for a study-abroad application (e.g. diploma, one-page transcript, equivalence certificate, certificates, language certificate). For additional documents, multi-page documents (including multi-page transcripts) or special requirements, I review the documents and quote a personalised package price. If the per-document total is lower, you pay that.
Currency amounts are rounded estimates based on the TRY tariff. Your final quote is confirmed after document review. Foreign-currency figures are calculated from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye buying rate of 9 October 2026 (NZD: ECB cross rate) and rounded up to .99.
- Long or dense documents, multi-page transcripts, court decisions (including divorce decrees): written quote after review.
- Notarisation or apostille, only if your authority asks for it: notary, apostille, courier and organisation costs depend on the document and official fees and are listed separately in your written quote.
- Paper documents by courier: actual courier cost, paid by the recipient.
One Turkish lira price basis, wherever you order from. The same sworn translation has the same price whether you order from New Zealand or from Türkiye; I do not set a separate base price by country. Prices are based on my Turkish lira tariff. Foreign-currency figures are approximate, rounded indications. The final payable amount and any transfer charges are confirmed in your quote.
Packages: For eligible documents, the sum of the per-document prices is compared with the applicable package price; you pay the lower amount. For example, four standard documents are 3.400 ₺ (≈ 123.99 NZD). The visa package starts from 3.499 ₺ (from ≈ 126.99 NZD) and covers up to five standard documents; for additional documents, multi-page documents or special requirements, I review the documents and quote a personalised package price.
- Can I order at the Turkish lira price from New Zealand? Yes. Your quote uses the same Turkish lira tariff as for clients in Türkiye; the NZD figures are only a guide.
- Is the NZD amount a separate international price? No. It is the Turkish lira price converted at a recent official exchange rate and rounded up to .99.
- Which currency do I pay in? Your written quote states the exact amount, the currency to send and the payment details; bank and Western Union charges are not included.
- Are notarisation, apostille and delivery included? No. They are added only when your procedure needs them, and listed separately in your quote.
Foreign-currency figures are calculated from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye buying rate of 9 October 2026 (NZD: ECB cross rate) and rounded up to .99.
Prices are per document or package, by document class; you are not charged per word or character. The packages cover documents of the two classes above. Court decisions such as a divorce decree, and long, densely written, handwritten or multi-page documents, are not part of a package and are quoted after I see them. Send several documents together and you get one written quote before you pay.
Each price includes the English translation on my letterhead, my statement as the translator that it is a correct and accurate translation, my full name, address, phone number, qualifications and experience, the date, signature and stamp, and PDF delivery. Notarisation, an apostille and courier delivery are quoted separately when required.
Send your documents for a quote ↗What Immigration New Zealand asks for
- Certified PDF. I sign and stamp it as a sworn translator and send it by email or WhatsApp; short standard documents within 24 hours.
- Signed paper copy. Sent by courier on request; the courier cost is paid by the recipient.
- Notarisation or apostille. Only if your receiving authority asks for it; notary, apostille, courier and organisation costs depend on the document and official fees and are listed separately in your written quote.
| Application | Translation rule (Immigration New Zealand) |
|---|---|
| Residence visas | “All supporting documents submitted with your resident visa application must be provided in English or include a certified English translation.” |
| Visitor visas | Full English translations of documents not in English. Since 26 May 2025 these translations “do not need to be certified”, except medical and police certificates. The translator’s full name, address, phone number, and qualifications and experience must be given. |
| All other visas | “You must provide us with certified English translations of all medical and police certificates. This includes police certificates that record no convictions.” Translating other documents helps processing. |
A certified translation must be “on the translation business’s official letterhead, if possible”, “certified as a correct translation by the translator” and “stamped or signed by the translator or translation business”. You, a family member or the immigration adviser on your application cannot translate the documents. Source: Immigration New Zealand — English translations of supporting documents.
Send Your Document First. Pay After Reviewing Your Quote.
Certified translation requirements can vary by document and receiving authority. Send your document via WhatsApp, talk to me directly, and get a written quote covering the translation, any required certification and delivery options before making payment.
- Send your document. A photo or PDF by WhatsApp, and tell me where it will be used.
- I review it. The document, its language pair, the purpose and the service you need — including whether notarisation, an apostille, a signed paper copy or international delivery is needed.
- You receive a written quote. Translation, any required certification, delivery and turnaround, before you pay.
- I prepare your translation. No upfront payment is required for the translation.
- You see it first. Once your translation is completed, I share a watermarked preview showing a suitable part of the document. The preview does not expose unnecessary personal data and does not replace the signed and stamped official document.
- Then you pay. After your payment is confirmed, I deliver the final, watermark-free translation with the translator’s statement, signature and stamp in the agreed format.
See that your translation is ready before you pay. No upfront payment is required, either to request a quote or for the translation. I cannot guarantee that a foreign authority will accept a document; where its requirements are unclear, I tell you to confirm them with the receiving authority before you pay.
I accept credit and debit cards. After you accept the written quote, you can pay by card, by bank transfer to my IBAN, or by Western Union where delivery to a bank account is available from your location; cash is possible in person in Türkiye. Card payments are made through a secure payment link in US dollars (USD); card charges, if any, are stated in your quote.
Send Your Document on WhatsApp ↗Ask a sworn translator about your document before paying.
What my certified translation includes
- A complete English translation of the Turkish document, including stamps and notes, on my letterhead.
- My statement as the translator that it is a correct and accurate translation of the original document, with the date, my signature and stamp.
- The translator’s details Immigration New Zealand asks for: full name, address, phone number, and qualifications and experience — sworn translator, oath recorded at the Kartal 12th (Istanbul) and Gebze 19th Notary Offices; bachelor’s degree in translation and interpreting; 15 years of translation experience.
- Names spelled as in your passport: send your passport page with the order.
- A PDF for your online application; scan your original document clearly and upload it with the translation.
For a visitor visa, the same translation also meets the uncertified rule, so one translation covers both.
Documents for New Zealand applications
| Application | Documents often translated | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Partner and family residence | Marriage certificate (evlilik cüzdanı), Formül B, birth certificate, nüfus kayıt örneği, divorce decree | Marriage certificate · Birth certificate · Divorce decree |
| Skilled residence and work visas | Diploma, transcript, YÖK equivalence certificate, employment documents, SGK service record | Diploma and transcript |
| Police certificate (all visas) | Turkish criminal record (adli sicil), including a record with no convictions | Criminal record |
| Visitor visas | Bank statements, payslips, employment letters, leave approval, title deeds | Company and financial documents |
Send all documents together and you get one written quote for the set.
Who you are dealing with
Google reviews. My Google Business Profile, “İngilizce Yeminli Çeviri”, has 10 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 (checked 27 October 2026). Read the reviews on Google.
The business and the translator. I am Uğur Arı, a sworn translator whose oath is recorded at the Kartal 12th (Istanbul) and Gebze 19th Notary Offices, and I run İngilizce Yeminli Çeviri. I work from Tuzla, Istanbul, Türkiye, and serve clients in New Zealand online. Profile: LinkedIn.
Send your documents for a written quote; you get the price and turnaround in writing before you pay.
Send your documents for a quote ↗Ordering and paying from New Zealand
Everything is done online; I deliver short standard documents within 24 hours; for long or complex documents the time is set in your written quote.
- Step 1 — Send your documents. A scan or clear photo of each document by WhatsApp or email; tell me what it is for.
- Step 2 — Receive a clear quote. One written quote with the price, the turnaround and any extra step your application needs.
- Step 3 — Get your certified translation. The signed and stamped translation is emailed as a PDF; a paper copy is sent by courier on request (the recipient pays the courier).
Payment is by credit/debit card, by international bank transfer to my IBAN or by Western Union where delivery to a bank account is available from your location; cash is possible in person in Türkiye. Prices are based on my Turkish lira tariff and NZD figures are approximate; your written quote states the exact amount, the currency to send and the payment details; bank and Western Union fees are not included. Credit/debit cards, bank transfers and Western Union are accepted. PayPal and Wise are not currently supported.
Does Immigration New Zealand accept translations done in Turkey?
Immigration New Zealand accepts certified translations from reputable private or official translation businesses and does not say the translator must be in New Zealand. My translations are on my letterhead, certified as correct, signed and stamped, with the translator’s details. Immigration New Zealand decides acceptance.
Can a translator based in Türkiye translate my documents for Immigration New Zealand?
Yes. Immigration New Zealand accepts certified translations from reputable private or official translation businesses and does not require the translator to be in New Zealand. I am a Turkish sworn translator in Istanbul; each translation is on my letterhead, certified as correct, signed and stamped, with the translator’s details. Immigration New Zealand decides acceptance.
Do I need a certified translation for a New Zealand visitor visa?
Not for most supporting documents: since 26 May 2025 visitor visa translations do not need to be certified, but they must be full English translations with the translator’s name, address, phone number, qualifications and experience. Medical and police certificates still need a certified translation.
Do you translate the whole document?
Yes. Every translation is a complete English translation of the whole document, including stamps, seals and notes, so the same translation works for residence, visitor and police-certificate requirements.
Do I need a certified translation for a residence visa?
Yes. Every supporting document that is not in English needs a certified English translation for a residence visa application.
Can you translate my Turkish police certificate and SGK service record together?
Yes. Send both together for one written quote. The police certificate (adli sicil) is a standard single-page document at 850 ₺ (≈ 30.99 NZD); the SGK service record counts as a standard document if it is a single page, and both can then go into the visa package (from 3.499 ₺, from ≈ 126.99 NZD, up to 5 standard documents) with your other documents; if the service record runs to several pages, I review it and quote a personalised package price.
Can you translate my Turkish police certificate for New Zealand?
Yes. I translate the Turkish criminal record (adli sicil) as a certified translation, which Immigration New Zealand asks for on police certificates for all visas, including records with no convictions.
Is NAATI or NZSTI membership required?
The Immigration New Zealand translation page does not ask for NAATI or NZSTI membership; it asks for a certified translation from a reputable translation business, with the translator’s details.
How much does Turkish to English translation cost for New Zealand?
A standard single-page document such as a birth record, police certificate or marriage certificate is 850 ₺ (≈ 30.99 NZD); an academic document such as a diploma or single-page transcript is from 1.150 ₺ (≈ 41.99 NZD). The visa package starts from 3.499 ₺ (from ≈ 126.99 NZD) for up to 5 standard documents (additional or multi-page documents: personalised package quote after review), and the student application package starts from 5.999 ₺ (from ≈ 217.99 NZD) for up to 10 study-abroad documents (additional or multi-page documents: personalised package quote after review). Court decisions and long or multi-page documents are quoted after review. Notarisation, an apostille and courier delivery are quoted separately when required.
How do I order and pay from New Zealand?
Send scans, receive a written quote, pay, and get the certified PDF by email. Payment is by credit/debit card, by international bank transfer to my IBAN or by Western Union where delivery to a bank account is available from your location; cash is possible in person in Türkiye. Your written quote states the exact amount, the currency to send and the payment details; bank and Western Union fees are not included. Credit/debit cards, bank transfers and Western Union are accepted. PayPal and Wise are not currently supported.
Can I order several documents together?
Yes. Send them together for one written quote. The visa or residence package starts from 3.499 ₺ (from ≈ 126.99 NZD) for up to 5 standard documents (additional or multi-page documents: personalised package quote after review), and the student or academic package starts from 5.999 ₺ (from ≈ 217.99 NZD) for up to 10 documents (additional or multi-page documents: personalised package quote after review); court decisions and long documents are quoted separately.
Do you give immigration advice?
No. I translate documents. Which documents you submit is for you, your licensed immigration adviser and Immigration New Zealand.
- Immigration New Zealand — Providing English translations of supporting documents →
- Immigration New Zealand — VisaPak 626: changes to translation requirements for visitor visas (26 May 2025) →
Checked 11 October 2026. Rules change; check the current version before you apply.
Requirements and acceptance are set by Immigration New Zealand and the receiving body; acceptance cannot be guaranteed. This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
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Using the same Turkish document in another country? Each page lists what that country's authorities ask for and the approximate local price. All document types and prices: Sworn English translation from Türkiye.