Certified Translation for Canada from China
Certified translation of your Chinese documents for IRCC: hukou, birth certificate, marriage certificate, degrees. Canadian certified translator, entirely remote.
How do you get your China documents translated for IRCC?
From China, your documents — hukou, medical birth certificate, marriage certificate, degrees — must be translated by a certified translator, in Canada or officially recognized in China, to meet IRCC’s rule without an affidavit. Asiatis works from simplified Chinese into English and French, remotely, with international card payment.
Can a translation done in your country be used?
Yes, under certain conditions. IRCC treats as certified a translator who is officially recognized or authorized in the country where the translation is done, and the MIFI admits, outside Canada, a translator who is a member of a professional order or authorized to act as one. A sworn translator in your country may therefore qualify.
Three points still send these translations back. They must be into English or French, not another language. The officer must be able to verify the translator's status: a seal or note written in another language has to be translated too. And the MIFI asks for a paper original bearing the translator's name and seal, stapled to the source document.
Without a recognized translator, the translation must come with an affidavit: the translator swears, before a notary or the equivalent, that the translation is accurate. A Canadian certified translator spares you these checks: their status can be confirmed with their order, and their declaration travels with the translation.
Sworn or certified translator: what differs in CanadaMost translated China documents
Under their local names, because that is what appears on your papers.
| Local name | Canadian equivalent | What matters |
|---|---|---|
| 户口簿 (hukou) | Household registration booklet | The central piece of Chinese files: it establishes household composition and family ties. Every filled page is translated, not just the first. |
| 出生医学证明 | Medical birth certificate | Issued by the hospital rather than a civil registry; it is nonetheless the recognized birth document. |
| 结婚证 (jiehunzheng) | Marriage certificate | A small red booklet with a photo; the registration number and issuing authority are reproduced exactly. |
| 学位证书 et 毕业证书 | Degree certificate and graduation certificate | Two distinct documents, often conflated: one attests the degree, the other completion of the program. IRCC and assessment bodies ask for both. |
| 无犯罪记录证明 | No criminal record certificate | Issued by the local police station, in a format that varies by province. |
Source languages handled
- Mandarin (simplified Chinese)
Apostille
Hague Convention country. China has applied the Apostille Convention since November 2023, replacing consular legalization for many documents. The apostille authenticates the original; translation remains a separate step.
Administrative particulars
- •Names are rendered in pinyin following the passport spelling, never a personal romanization.
- •Red seals carry information — authority, date — that is part of the document and gets translated.
- •Older documents may be in traditional characters; we flag that before quoting.
A fully remote process
You do not need to travel, send originals, or open a Canadian bank account.
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Upload
A clear phone photo is enough in most cases. Upload is encrypted; you never send your originals.
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Quote and international payment
The quote arrives by email. Payment is by international card — no Canadian bank account needed.
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Certified PDF
You receive the translation as a PDF, carrying the certified translator's declaration and seal. That is the format IRCC accepts.
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Time zones
We work in writing, which neutralizes the gap: you write on your clock, the answer is there when you wake up.
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Optional postal delivery
If a body insists on a signed paper copy, we mail it — but most immigration steps are settled in PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Will a translation done by a sworn translator in China be accepted?
It can be: IRCC admits a translator officially recognized in the country where the translation is done. The translation must still be into English or French, and the officer must be able to verify the translator's status, seal included. Otherwise, you need a translation by a Canadian certified translator, or a translation accompanied by an affidavit.
Do I need an apostille before having my documents translated?
China has applied the Apostille Convention since November 2023, replacing consular legalization for many documents. The apostille authenticates the original; translation remains a separate step.
Do I have to send my original documents to Canada?
No. You upload a legible photo or scan; the originals stay with you. The certified translation comes back as a PDF, the format IRCC accepts for almost every step.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
A certified translation is delivered in 2 to 3 business days, and express handling in 24 to 48 hours is available. Certified translation is $69 per 250-word page, with a minimum charge of $89 per project — that minimum is what applies to a short document.
How do I pay from another country?
By international card, with no Canadian bank account. The quote arrives by email and you pay online; no travel is needed.
Have your documents checked before you file
Send us a photo of your documents: we tell you which ones need translating and which do not. Quote within 1 business hour.
Get a quoteApplying from another country?
All our certified translation servicesIRCC requirements and authentication regimes change. We tell you what applies to your file at quoting time; this page does not replace the official instructions of the program you are applying to.