Sworn translation and notarisation are two steps
Two words that look interchangeable and are not.
Last verified 2026-10-21Next review 2027-04-211 official source
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A sworn translator in Turkey is registered with a notary and signs the translation. The notary then certifies that signature. Offices frequently want both, and the two are billed separately.
Why a good translation can still be rejected
Accuracy is not the test. A fluent translation done by a bilingual friend has no standing, because the system is authenticating a registered person rather than judging the language. The translator's registration is the point.
Apostilles are a third thing
Documents issued abroad often need an apostille from the issuing country before Turkey will look at them. That is obtained at home, before you travel, and it is the step most likely to send somebody back across a border.
Birth and marriage certificates are the usual candidates. Ask early, because the process at home can take longer than everything in Turkey combined.
Keeping the cost sane
Translate only what is asked for. The document list is specific, and translating a folder of extras is a common and avoidable expense. Where a service quotes translations inside a package, ask how many documents that covers and what happens if the office asks for one more.
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We quote one fixed fee for your case and list the Turkish government fees separately, so you can check the numbers yourself.
Sources
Every legal, fee and procedural statement on this page is taken from the sources below and was checked on 2026-10-21. Where they change, this page changes.
- Presidency of Migration Management: e-İkamet required documents by permit type — Documents for each residence permit type, including the USD 200,000 property rule
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