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Document Translation Guidelines

A detailed guide on official translation, translator affidavits, and legal notarization rules.

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Document Translation Guidelines

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All supporting documents must be submitted in English or the official language of the destination diplomatic mission to be valid.

Non-conforming documents will be rejected by consular offices. This guide outlines standard translation, translator credentials, and legal notarization guidelines.

Identify Documents Requiring Translation

Any supporting credentials originally in Bengali (e.g. Birth Certificates, Nikah Nama, Land deeds, Bank statement ledgers) require professional translation.

Engage Certified Professional Translators

Translations must be completed by professional translators. Self-translated documents or translations without official certification stamps will be rejected.

Include Translator Affidavits

Each translated document must include a signed affidavit from the translator confirming the translation is accurate, complete, and true.

Secure Legal Notarization

Translated documents and certificates must be notarized by an authorized Bangladesh Commissioner of Oaths to verify authenticity.

Bengali Document Type Translation Requirement Notarization Requirement
Birth / Marriage Certificate Mandatory Certified English Translation Mandatory Legal Seal
Academic Transcript Mandatory English Translation Optional (Highly Recommended)
Property Deeds / Valuations Mandatory Certified Translation Mandatory Legal Seal

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