Sworn Translators and Interpreters in Belgium

Recognition runs through NARIC-Vlaanderen or the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, depending on the community. Required documents, sworn translation and fees.

Foreign document: apostille or translation in Belgium

Distinguish formalities for a foreign document from those for its translation.

eLegalisation: apostille a Belgian document online

Prepare the online application for a document issued in Belgium.

Recognised refugee: legalisation exemption in Belgium

The CGRS can confirm a legalisation exemption for certain civil-status documents of a recognised refugee. Documents, sworn translation and limits.

Foreign marriage and then family reunification in Belgium

Connect the steps concerning a foreign marriage with family reunification.

Sworn interpreter for a civil marriage in Belgium

Civil marriage, understanding the ceremony, consent and a sworn interpreter: see when an interpreter becomes useful or necessary in Belgium.

Translators by province

View over fields and a town with church spires.

Antwerp

Historic facades and towers beneath an evening sky.

Flemish Brabant

A river winds between green hills and houses.

Walloon Brabant

A large domed building rises above city rooftops.

Brussels-Capital

A canal crosses fields beside a windmill.

West Flanders

Brick facades and towers are reflected in an urban canal.

East Flanders

Houses and towered buildings line a river beside a meadow.

Hainaut

Facades and taller buildings line a river crossed by a bridge.

Liège

View over cobbled streets lined with brick houses and a church tower.

Limburg

A river bends between wooded hills at sunset.

Luxembourg

A fortified complex overlooks houses and a bridge beside a river.

Namur

Client and adviser discussing sworn translation requirements in Belgium

Frequently asked questions

+What is a certified translation?

It is a translation produced by a sworn translator for official use.

+Which documents are covered on the site?

The site covers documents such as driving license, diploma, birth certificate, marriage certificate, contract, court judgment, transcript, criminal record extract, death certificate, medical certificate, residence permit, employer certificate, company statutes, power of attorney.

+How do I request a certified translation?

You can submit your document, the relevant languages and your deadline directly on the site.

+Does the service cover all of Belgium?

Yes. The site includes pages by province, city, document type and language pair.

+Can I request several document types at once?

Yes. A single request can include several official documents if you specify that clearly.

+What information should I prepare before requesting?

The most useful details are the document type, source language, target language and preferred deadline.