Apostille
Burundi is party to the Hague Convention: an apostille makes your documents valid in over 120 countries without consular legalization.
Certified translation in Burundi
Official translations of civil-status records, diplomas, court rulings and contracts, accepted by authorities, universities and embassies.
A certified translation is a complete and faithful translation accompanied by a statement of accuracy, the translator's signature and stamp. It is what most ministries, consulates, immigration services, universities and banks require when you submit a document written in another language.
We translate into and out of Kirundi, French and English – Burundi's three official languages – as well as Swahili, Kinyarwanda and many European and Asian languages. Depending on the destination country, we deliver a certified, sworn or notarised translation and can move straight on to the apostille or legalization.
Documents we handle
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Diplomas, transcripts and certificates
- Criminal record extracts
- Court rulings, divorce decrees, judgments
- Passports, ID cards, licences
- Company statutes, contracts, financial documents
- Medical records
- Immigration and visa documents
Available across Burundi
- Bujumbura
- Gitega
- Ngozi
- Kayanza
- Kirundo
- Muyinga
- Ruyigi
- Cankuzo
- Rumonge
- Makamba
- Bururi
- Rutana
- Muramvya
- Mwaro
- Karusi
- Cibitoke
- Bubanza
Languages we translate
How it works
- 1
Send your request
Use the form, email or phone. A photo or scan of your documents is enough to get started.
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Get a free quote
We check the requirements of the destination country and authority, then send a clear price and deadline.
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We handle everything
Translation, certification, notary, apostille or embassy: we manage every step and keep you updated.
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Delivery
Electronic copy plus originals handed over in person, by courier or by international shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Will your translation be accepted abroad?
Each authority has its own requirements (certified, sworn, notarised, apostilled translation). Tell us the destination country and organisation: we adapt the format and confirm it with you before we start.
How long does it take?
Turnaround depends on the number of pages and any additional steps. It is stated in your quote; an urgent service is available on request.
Do I need to provide the original?
A readable photo or scan is enough for the quote and the translation. Some authorities, however, require the translation to be attached to the original or a certified true copy – we will let you know.
All our services
Embassy & consulate legalization
For countries that do not accept the apostille: the full legalization chain, from the ministry to the embassy or consulate.
Notary services
Certified true copies, powers of attorney, signature authentication and declarations: we arrange the notary appointment.
Certified true copies
Keep your originals safe: we obtain certified true copies accepted by universities, employers and authorities.
Power of attorney
Authorise a relative or professional to act on your behalf in Burundi or abroad: inheritance, banking, property, administrative procedures.
Document retrieval
From abroad or another province, we retrieve your official documents from communes, courts, schools and authorities.
Interpreting
Consecutive, simultaneous and liaison interpreting on site, by phone or by video conference.
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.