Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Document translation for IRCC
Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Czech, German and Italian documents, translated in full under our translator's stamp, with notarial certification when your application calls for it. Send a clear photo or a scan, get a file ready to upload.
In our practice, no Canadian authority has ever returned our translation over its format or certification.
Where people need us
Find your case
Immigration and IRCC
- Permanent residence, citizenship, spousal sponsorship, status extension
Credential assessment
- WES, IQAS, ICAS, CES — the diploma together with its transcript
Driving licence
- Exchanging a Ukrainian licence in your province
Civil registry records
- Birth, marriage, divorce, change of name
Work and study
- Employment record books, reference letters, school certificates
Provincial programs
- MPNP and other provincial nominee programs
Pricing
No quotes by the hour, no surprises
Translation under our stamp
Every page rendered in full and issued with the translator's signature and stamp.
Notarial certification
The translator's declaration sworn before a notary. This is the route IRCC accepts when the translation is made outside Canada.
- Translation under our stampper document
- 25 CAD
- Notarial certificationcharged per document, not per order
- 20 CAD
- Turnaroundstandard document
- 1 business day
- Paper delivery to Canadaoptional, 7–8 days
- 40 CAD
Diploma transcripts, employment record books and military service records are priced separately. Send a photo and we confirm the exact cost before starting. Most applications are filed electronically, so paper delivery is usually optional.
Work out the cost
What will your set cost?
Add the documents you need translated. The total updates as you go, and you can send the list to us in one click.
Payment
How to pay
Interac e-Transfer
- To info.globallingo@gmail.com
- The usual choice if you already bank in Canada
PayPal
- Convenient if you are not in Canada yet
- We send the details with the confirmed amount
Company bank account
- A regular bank transfer
- Full details come with the invoice
Nothing to send yet: we check your files, confirm the exact amount, and only then ask for payment.
What IRCC checks
Applications come back for the translation, not the document
Four things decide whether your translation is accepted. All four are on us.
Required
- A translator holding a translation degree, working in the country where the translation is made
- The complete document: main text, every stamp, seal, handwritten note and the apostille
- The original or a certified copy, submitted together with the translation
- The translator's signature and stamp, and — for translations made outside Canada — a declaration sworn before a notary
Rejected on sight
- A translation made by you, the applicant
- A translation made by anyone in your family, down to a first cousin
- A translation made by your representative or consultant
- A summary, a partial translation, or machine translation
How it works
Four steps, one business day
Send a photo or scan
Telegram, Instagram Direct, email or the form below. A good clear photo or a scan of the document both work.
Get the quote
We confirm the exact cost and deadline before any work starts. Nothing is added later.
We translate and certify
One business day for a standard document, including the notarial certification if you need it.
Upload and file
You receive a PDF ready to attach to your IRCC application. Paper originals by post if required.
Documents
What we translate
Permanent residence and citizenship
- Civil registry records: birth, marriage, divorce, death, change of name
- Police clearance certificates
- Passports and ID cards
- Employment records
- Military service records
Education and licensing
- Diplomas and academic transcripts
- Secondary school certificates and transcripts
- Basic education certificates and transcripts
- Documents for WES, IQAS, ICAS and CES
Everything else
- Driving licences
- Medical records
- Court documents
- Powers of attorney
- Contracts and corporate papers
Not on the list? Send a photo. We work across more than 45 languages.
Before you pay anyone
Ukrainian documents for Canada do not need an apostille
For an IRCC application, a certified translation is enough. If you are being charged for an apostille on a Ukrainian birth certificate for use in Canada, you are paying for a stamp nobody will ask you for.
If a Ukrainian document does need an apostille — for a purpose other than an IRCC filing — we arrange it in Ukraine, together with the translation. Apostilles on Canadian documents are issued by the provincial authorities and Global Affairs Canada; that is not something we do.
Not sure which case is yours? Ask us first.Who you are writing to
Global Lingo Canada
Global Lingo Canada is a Canadian company. Everything runs remotely: you send your documents by email or messenger, and receive files ready to attach to your application, wherever in Canada you are.
Behind the work is a translator practising since 2001, across more than 45 languages. We handle documents issued in Ukraine end to end — translation, notarial certification and, where a document needs it, the apostille itself.
Reviews
What clients say
Highly recommend. I have used them more than once — translations into several languages (English, German, Bulgarian, Polish) and apostilles as well. Everything fast and done properly, and they are always reachable. The whole thing can be handled online.
Excellent service. Fast, reliable and no fuss. They did a translation with an affidavit, and an affidavit for translations that were already done. Everything was ready in two days, and the price does not bite. Special thanks to Ievgen — responsible, friendly, and always in touch.
Very pleased with the professional translation and with how welcoming this team is. I have used Global Lingo more than once. Always on time and quick, and the prices are very reasonable. Thank you.
Very pleased with this company. The translation was done quickly, accurately and with every detail taken into account. They responded fast — clear and professional throughout. Thank you for your help and your attentiveness.
Fast and convenient service. They helped a great deal with urgent documents — professional work, done well and on time. I recommend them to everyone.
We got permanent residence, all documents were accepted. Thank you for your work and help.
The documents are translated professionally and very promptly. The translations are accepted by every institution without any problems.
Thank you for the professional and careful work. The translations were done quickly and without unnecessary delays.
I have come back several times, for myself and for friends, and every time I have been happy with the result.
Questions and answers
What people ask most
IRCC says “translations by certified translators” — do you qualify?
Yes. IRCC sets out two equally valid routes: a translation stamped by a certified translator or a translation accompanied by an affidavit from the translator, sworn before a notary. We work through the second route. There is no single worldwide register of translators — IRCC recognises membership of an association “in Canada or abroad”, and where there is no such membership, the affidavit is the prescribed alternative. Separately: the line “we do not accept copies signed by notaries” in IRCC letters refers to original documents when they are requested, not to the translation. IRCC instructions on canada.ca
Does IRCC accept your translations?
Yes. IRCC accepts a complete translation together with a notarised affidavit from the translator. In our practice there has not been a single refusal: we prepare each package with a margin so that it is accepted the first time.
What is the difference between your stamp and notarial certification?
They are two separate services. Our stamp confirms the translation is complete and accurate — 25 CAD per document. The notary certifies the translator’s signature — 20 CAD for each document. Some authorities ask for both, so we price them separately.
Do Ukrainian documents need an apostille for Canada?
For IRCC, no — a translation is enough. We arrange apostilles only on Ukrainian documents and only when a specific authority asks for one. We do not issue apostilles in Canada: that is handled by the provinces and Global Affairs Canada.
What does it cost for several documents?
Each document is 25 CAD, and notarial certification is 20 CAD per document rather than per order. Diploma transcripts, employment record books and military service records are priced separately — we confirm the cost once we see the files.
Can I send a photo taken on my phone?
Yes, as long as it is clear: all four corners visible, text readable, no glare or shadows. A scan works too. If the quality is not good enough to work with, we tell you straight away.
How long does it take?
One business day for standard documents. We reply every day, including evenings and weekends, so your request will not sit until Monday.
Contact
Send your documents
Attach a photo or scan of each document. We reply with the exact cost and deadline, usually within the hour.