Vaccination certificate translations
Are you planning on traveling abroad for the holidays, a business trip or volunteer work, for example? At Urgent Vertalen, a vaccination certificate can be translated quickly and efficiently. Are you planning on traveling abroad for the holidays, a business trip or volunteer work, for example? It may then very well be possible that you have to demonstrate that you have been vaccinated against specific diseases. Some countries recommend a vaccination or even make it mandatory, such as vaccinations against the corona virus, hepatitis or polio. Sadly, there are countries that deem the vaccination booklet (the so-called vaccination passport) insufficient. Translating a vaccination booklet or a vaccination certificate into the official language of the specific country ensures that it can be read on location. Often, shortly after departure, people find out that they still need to provide this. As we have years of experience in providing urgent translations, please do contact us for this. At Urgent Vertalen, the translation of a vaccination certificate is provided promptly.
When is it necessary to have a vaccination certificate translated?
When a country cannot read the international or European vaccination booklet or certificate in its own official language, a sworn translation of the vaccination booklet or certificate is required when travelling. This may involve the translation of, for example, a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a yellow fever vaccination record. As these requirements vary widely by country and can change daily, it is important to consult the Dutch GGD, the embassy or the consulate of your destination country shortly before departure for the most up-to-date information on mandatory vaccinations.
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Urgent translation of your vaccination certificate
We understand that you may urgently need a translation of your vaccination certificate. In many cases, the vaccination is administered shortly before departure, which is why an urgent translation of the certificate is often requested at the last minute. At Urgent Vertalen, translating within a short timeframe is never a problem. We handle a wide range of urgent translations every day, which means we are used to working quickly and efficiently. Need a vaccination certificate translated urgently? Don’t worry – we’re here to help. And because vaccination certificates are often standardised documents, the translation is usually ready within 24 hours!
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Translating your vaccination booklet
Do you have an upcoming appointment for a vaccination? If so, the vaccination will be recorded in your vaccination booklet (if you purchase one or already have one). The vaccination booklet serves as an international proof of immunisation. As it is issued in Dutch, English and French, the booklet is accepted in many countries. There is also an extended version called the European Medical Passport. This passport additionally includes Spanish, Danish, German, Italian, Greek, Finnish, Portuguese and Swedish. However, there are countries that require proof of vaccination in their own official language, such as Chinese or Turkish. If you have a vaccination booklet and, for example, have chosen to include your COVID-19 vaccination in it, it is advisable to have the entire booklet translated as a sworn translation instead of individual certificates. You can find more information about sworn translations here.
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Translating a vaccination certificate for a visa application
When applying for a visa for a (longer) stay abroad, the embassy or consulate of that country may require you to provide a vaccination certificate for certain immunisations in the country’s official language. This means that you will need to have your vaccination certificate translated as a sworn translation. Visa applications for certain countries are often perceived as complex and time-consuming. In many cases, documents must also be legalised before and after the sworn translation has been completed. Would you like more information about translating a vaccination certificate for a visa application or about legalising your documents? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Frequently-asked questions about Vaccination certificate translations
Is a regular translation sufficient for a vaccination certificate?
An official translation is necessary because the vaccination certificate is an official document. An official translation is called a sworn translation. A sworn translation can only be provided by a sworn translator who has taken the oath in court and is subsequently registered with the court as sworn translator. When a sworn translation is finished, the sworn translator always affixes the necessary initials, signature and stamp. Reference is made to a unique number that can always be used to verify whether the sworn translator is actually sworn in and registered with the (Dutch) court. For more information on sworn translations, please go here. You can, of course, visit this page for more information on sworn translations. Naturally, you may also contact us by telephone if you have any questions about a sworn translation.
Which countries have a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy?
For an overview of the countries that have made the corona vaccination mandatory, please consult the website of the central govenrment or the GGD (Municipal Health Service). You may also ask the embassy or the consulate of the destination country about the corona vaccination. Some countries deem the translation of a recent negative PCR test sufficient. You can also have Urgent Vertalen urgently provide the translation of a PCR-test. Make sure you have the correct information in respect of any mandatory corona vaccinations or potentially the mandatory PCR test. This helps prevent unpleasant surprises.
Which language can I have my vaccination certificate translated into?
A vaccination certificate can be translated as a sworn translation into any official language. For example, we can provide sworn translations of vaccination certificates into Russian, Indonesian, Arabic
and Chinese. It is important to check whether the destination country actually requires a translation of the vaccination certificate, or whether the vaccination booklet or medical passport is deemed sufficient.Other documents that may need to be translated when you go abroad
For example, do you want to drive a car abroad (outside the EU)? In that case, a translation of the driving license is even mandatory in certain countries. If you decide to rent a car before departure, it is wise to check carefully whether you must be able to present a sworn translation of the driver’s license when you pick up the rental car. More information can be found on our page: license translate. If you want to apply for a study abroad program or apply for a job at a company, it is necessary to have your diploma and list of marks translated. More information can be found on our page: diploma and list of marks translate. Looking for a job abroad? Be well prepared for your trip. And have your cover letter and CV translated in advance. We ensure that your cover letter and CV are translated by a native speaker translator, so that you come across as professional to your future employer. More information can be found on our pages: cover letter translating and cv translating.
Need a vaccination certificate translated? What are the steps?
All we need is a legible and unedited scan of your vaccination certificate or your vaccination booklet in order to provide you with a non-binding offer and (pending your approval) to start working on the translation. When the translation is finished, you receive the scans of the sworn translation and we provide the hard-copy version via post or courier.
I want to have a vaccination certificate translated - how do I get in touch for advice?
You can send an email to info@urgentvertalen.nl, attaching a photo or scan of your vaccination certificate to your message. We would like to know the target language for translation. If you have any questions, please call 070-7785830. Our advisors are happy to answer any questions about the translation of a vaccination certificate or about any necessary legalization. You can also contact us in case of questions concerning the translation of a corona (covid) vaccination certificate.
