English <> Turkish <> English · UK based
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Certified Turkish-English Translation You Can Trust

Chartered Linguist, qualified member of the ITI and ISO 17100:2015 certified. Over 20 years translating documents that have to hold up — for courts, insurers, universities and government bodies.

From £30 per one page document (applies to digitally delivered translations of short, one page documents such as diplomas, degree certificates or birth certificates)1–2 business day standard turnaround
Ali Yildirim, Chartered Linguist and certified English to Turkish translator
Ali YildirimMCIL CL · MITI · DipTransIoLET
Chartered Linguist (42759)Member of Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL)
Qualified Member (8695)MITI, Institute of Translation & Interpreting
ISO 17100:2015Qualified translator standard
Diploma in TranslationDistinction in Law

How it works

Certified translation in four simple steps

  1. 1

    Send your documents

    • Email or WhatsApp me a clear photo or scan of each document. Please include every page.
    • Tell me what the translation is for (visa, passport, university and so on) and whether you need digital or paper copies.
    • I usually reply within an hour during working hours.
  2. 2

    Receive your quote

    • I’ll send you a fixed price and an estimated delivery date, with no hidden extras.
    • Many standard documents, such as birth certificates, diplomas and marriage certificates, have a set price. You can see these on my Prices page.
    • Standard turnaround is 1–2 business days.
  3. 3

    Payment

    • When you’re happy with the quote, just confirm and I’ll send you my payment details.
    • Payment is by bank transfer to my UK business bank account.
  4. 4

    Delivery

    • I translate your documents personally. No subcontracting.
    • Each comes with my stamp and a signed, dated certificate of translation.
    • Digital copies sent by email or WhatsApp as soon as they’re ready.
    • Paper copies stamped and signed by hand on every page, then posted to you.

Translation and copywriting delivered for

  • Hilton
  • Marriott
  • Google
  • YouTube
  • UEFA
  • BBC Panorama
  • Apple
  • Pernod Ricard
  • Meta
  • Shopify

I provide certified Turkish-English translation services trusted by UK institutions, including the Home Office, UKVI, HM Passport Office, UK ENIC, universities, courts, local authorities and other institutions. Turkish to English certified translations include personal documents, Turkish marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, diplomas and degree certificates, academic transcripts, immigration papers, divorce certificates, driving licences, criminal record certificates, and business certificates. Prices start from £30 per one page document (applies to digitally delivered translations of short, one page documents such as diplomas, degree certificates or birth certificates), with a standard turnaround time of 1–2 business days. When you request a certified translation, you receive more than just the translated text — it comes with a signed and dated certificate of translation, the translator’s credentials and contact details, an official stamp, all confirming the document is a true and complete representation of the original. For hard copy requests, I also add an embossed stamp and wet signature on each page, plus a physical certificate of translation with a wet signature, ensuring the translation is accepted by UK institutions including the Home Office, HM Passport Office, and universities. Please visit the certified Turkish translation services page for more information or call me on 07356 217476 to discuss your requirement!

Not sure whether you need a certified, notarised or apostilled translation? Read my guide: Certified vs Sworn, Notarised, Legalised and Apostilled.

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Bethan Williams
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Ali gave a fantastic service- I needed my Turkish marriage certificate translated, so that I could register my baby at the registry office under my husbands surname and Ali provided the translated documents for this. He was so informative, prompt and polite with great communication throughout and a real sense of personal service and care. I opted for the digital and printed document, so that we have both options and for when we need it for visa application later on this year. Thanks so much again, would recommend 100%
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J Kerten
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I'd definitely recommend Bosphorus Translation to anyone needing certified Turkish translation — professional, reliable, and great value for money.
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Didem Demet
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Ali Bey’e pasaportumda isim değişikliği yapmak için nüfus kayıt örneği çevirisi için başvurdum. Haftasonu olmasına rağmen 2 gün sonra elime ulaştı. Son derece ilgili ve profesyonel yaklaşımı için çok ama çok teşekkürler.
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Huseyin Gokaslan
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I am pleased to recommend their services. The translations were delivered with the utmost professionalism and accepted without issue by the relevant authorities.
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Richard Davis
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Ali is a great guy. Professional, knowledgeable and incredibly conscientious. He takes real pride in his work and has built up an impressive level of expertise over many years. He's also genuinely approachable and someone who cares about doing things properly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ali to anyone looking for a trustworthy and highly experienced translation professional.
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Vaughan Capstick
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As a film maker and writer occassionally looking at overseas locations, actors and accomodation Bosphorus Translation has been the go-to for me and can highly recommend thier services for anyone needing official Turkish translation. Personal and professional.
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Dean Hurley
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Very impressed with professional service provided on time and budget. Would highly recommend Bosphorus for any Turkish translation services.
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Dilara O.
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Evlilik cüzdanımın İngilizceye çevirisi için Ali Bey’den hizmet aldım. Çok yardımcı oldu, her şey hızlı ve sorunsuz ilerledi. Teşekkür ederim, tavsiye ederim!
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Christopher Hoath
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The translations were accurate and professionally formatted, complete with the translator's certification statement, stamp, and signature, which were accepted without any issues. Highly recommended for anyone needing official Turkish to English certified translation services in the UK. I'll definitely use them again.
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Send me your document and I will come back with a fixed price and a delivery date. Whichever way suits you:

Why Choose a UK-Based Chartered Linguist?

Cheaper translation services are easy to find online, often based outside the UK. When your document is going to the Home Office, a court or a university, it matters who translated it and whether you can reach them. With me you get:

  • A UK-based Chartered Linguist you can phone, email or WhatsApp, bound by CIOL and ITI codes of conduct
  • No subcontracting: every translation is done and signed by me personally
  • Free correction if a UK authority rejects my translation because of a translation issue
  • Signed paper copies posted by Royal Mail anywhere in the UK
  • Your documents deleted once the job is complete, unless you ask me to keep a copy
  • Same time zone as you: I work on UK time, so there’s no waiting overnight for an answer from another continent
  • Fast replies: I usually respond within an hour during working hours
  • Flexible working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am–8pm, Friday and Saturday 8am–5pm, so you can message me before or after your own working day. Messages sent on Sunday are answered on Monday morning

Find out why a UK-based Chartered Linguist matters for your translation →

Why Your Translator’s Credentials Matter

In the UK, anyone can call themselves a “certified translator” — there is no official register. What makes a certified translation hold up is who signed it, and whether that person can be checked. If a document reaches the Home Office, HM Passport Office, a court, a solicitor or a university and the translator can’t be verified, it can be questioned or rejected — delaying your visa, passport or application, and sometimes meaning you pay twice.

Before you order, check that your translator belongs to a recognised professional body such as the CIOL or ITI, and look them up in that body’s public directory. I’m a Chartered Linguist (CIOL membership no. 42759) and a qualified member of the ITI (membership no. 8695) — both can be checked independently.

How to check a translator before you order →

Accredited, qualified and chartered
Chartered Linguist, Chartered Institute of LinguistsQualified Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (MITI)Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL)

Areas Covered

Based on the South Coast in Hampshire, I provide English to Turkish and Turkish to English certified translation services to clients across the whole of the UK. Because every project is delivered digitally, there’s no difference in turnaround or cost wherever you’re based — so if you’re looking for a certified Turkish translator near you, what matters is the qualification, not the postcode.

London has the UK’s largest Turkish-speaking community and the highest demand for certified, legal and business translation — but I work with businesses and individuals everywhere, including:

London · Oxford · Cambridge · Portsmouth · Southampton · Brighton · Bristol · Cardiff · Birmingham · Manchester · Leeds · Liverpool · Sheffield · Nottingham · Newcastle · Edinburgh · Glasgow — and everywhere in between.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you need certified English to Turkish and Turkish to English translations for official purposes or creative, marketing-focused translations to engage Turkish-speaking customers, I am here to help. My commitment to quality, accuracy, and cultural relevance ensures that your projects are in the best hands.

How working together works

The steps below apply to large or contracted projects. For a certified translation of a personal document, such as a diploma, birth certificate or Turkish marriage certificate, just send me a scan and I will come back with a fixed price and a delivery date.

Get in Touch

Once you’ve had a thorough look around the website and feel you’d like to work with me, get in touch with your request. We can then discuss your requirements, agree on a delivery timeline, and settle the fee. Discuss your project

Work is Underway

After we agreed on the delivery timeline and the fee, depending on the type of work, we can sign a contract, setting out the terms and conditions of the work I am going to carry out for you. Terms and conditions

Payment

Depending on the type of work, sometimes it might be necessary to make 50% of the payment upfront. Payments are usually made using bank transfer (faster payments) in most circumstances. FAQs

CONTACT today for a hassle free quote!

Ali Yildirim: Professional, Qualified, Chartered

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