Kirundi
Kirundi is the national language spoken by virtually all Burundians. Civil-status records, court rulings and administrative documents written in Kirundi must be translated before they can be used abroad.
Languages we translate
Every language can be paired with Kirundi, French or English. Need another language? Ask us – our international network covers many more.
French
An official language and the main language of administration, justice and higher education in Burundi, French is also required for procedures in Belgium, France, Switzerland and Quebec.
English
An official language since 2014 and a working language of the East African Community, English is essential for visas, studies and jobs in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and East Africa.
Swahili
Widely used in trade, especially in Bujumbura and along the Tanzanian border, Swahili is the language of many documents coming from Tanzania, Kenya and eastern DRC.
Kinyarwanda
Close to Kirundi when spoken, Kinyarwanda nevertheless requires a proper certified translation for official documents exchanged with Rwanda.
Lingala
A lingua franca of the neighbouring DRC, Lingala is useful for interpreting and for documents of cross-border families and traders.
Arabic
Needed for employment contracts, visas and studies in the Gulf and the Middle East, often combined with embassy legalization.
German
For study, work or marriage in Germany, Austria or German-speaking Switzerland; where required we coordinate with sworn translators locally.
Dutch
Essential for procedures in Flanders and the Netherlands, home to part of the Burundian diaspora.
Spanish
For scholarships, studies and partnerships with Spain and Latin America.
Portuguese
For Portugal, Brazil, Angola and Mozambique: studies, business and civil-status documents.
Italian
For studies, religious congregations and NGO partnerships in Italy.
Chinese
Study scholarships in China, commercial contracts and import-export documents.
Need an official document translated or legalized?
Our prices depend on the document type, language pair, deadline and the official steps required. Send us your request: quotes are free and without obligation.