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 translator certified by a Canadian order for IRCC to accept them without an affidavit. Asiatis works from simplified Chinese into English and French, remotely, with international card payment.
Why a translation done in your country is often refused
In most countries, a "sworn translator" is sworn before a local court or ministry. That status holds in the country that granted it; it tells an IRCC officer nothing, and they have no way to verify it.
IRCC asks for a translation accompanied either by a declaration from a translator certified by a Canadian professional order, or by an affidavit sworn before a commissioner of oaths. A foreign translation with neither is incomplete, and the file comes back with a request for further documents.
The affidavit route works, but it adds steps — finding a commissioner, having it sworn, sending it in — and the translator who produced the text cannot be the one who swears it. Going straight to a translator certified by a Canadian order removes that step: the declaration travels with the translation, and the file is complete the first time.
Most 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?
Usually not as it stands. IRCC expects either a declaration from a translator certified by a Canadian professional order, or an affidavit sworn before a commissioner of oaths. Being sworn in China satisfies neither, and the file comes back with a request for further documents.
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 Quote in 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.