Sworn translation of your residence permit
Officially recognised sworn translation of your residence permit, legally valid (Wbtv), with an acceptance guarantee.
Residence permit translation order
Select the source and target language below
Step 1: Select your language combination
Step 2: Upload Your Document (max 50MB)
Price overview
Delivery time: 5-7 working days
Step 1 of 3 — select target language
Acceptance guarantee
Acceptance guarantee: free correction and, under conditions, a refund of the translation fee
Why choose us?
RBTV-registered
Official Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators
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Fast delivery
Standard within 5-7 working days, express available
Acceptance guarantee
Acceptance guarantee: free correction and, under conditions, a refund of the translation fee
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“Excellent service. My birth certificate was translated within three working days and the quality was spot on. The Spanish authorities accepted it straight away.”
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From upload to delivery, here is how it works
Why have a sworn translation of your Residence permit made?
A sworn residence permit translation is legally recognised (Wbtv). Should an authority reject the translation after all, our acceptance guarantee applies. Our RBTV-certified translators deliver your translation with the official statement, stamp and signature — ready to use straight away for your application.
What authorities require
A certified translation makes the content of your residence permit readable and official in the target language. An apostille is a separate certificate, issued by a Dutch court (De Rechtspraak), that confirms the authenticity of the signature or seal for use abroad. They are complementary steps, not alternatives: for use in another country you often need both, and the order depends on the receiving authority.
Practical tips from our experts
- Upload a clear scan or photo of your residence permit, choose the language pair and any options, and you receive a fixed quote before you confirm.
- A sworn translator then produces the translation, adds the statement and stamp.
- You choose how you receive it when you order: as a digital copy by email (€9.
- 95), by registered post (€9.
- 95, free from €299), or both.
When do you need your residence permit translated?
The card is small, and the remarks that matter are printed on it in Dutch: whether you may work, for whom, and on what ground you are staying. The decision letter from the IND is in Dutch from the first line to the last.
An embassy or consulate
When you apply for a visa for another country and must show that you live in the Netherlands legally.
A bank or mortgage lender abroad
To confirm your right to stay and work here before it opens an account or assesses a loan.
An authority in your home country
For a marriage, a pension claim or a tax matter in which your Dutch residence status counts.
The IND or a municipality
When your earlier permit comes from another country and is not in Dutch, English, French or German.
What the translation covers
Tell us in the notes which authority asked for the translation. An embassy usually wants both sides of the card; a bank often wants the decision letter as well, because the card does not explain the conditions.
- Both sides of the card, including the remarks field and the document number.
- The IND decision letter, if you upload it with the card.
- The sworn statement with the translator's stamp, signature and Wbtv number.
- A copy of your scan, bound to the translation.
Does a residence permit need an apostille?
That depends on the country where you will use it, and on what you hand in. An apostille is not placed on a plastic card. For a letter or a certified copy, the receiving country decides whether it wants an apostille, a legalisation through a ministry and its embassy, or neither.
The Netherlands
A sworn translation of your residence permit by an Rbtv-registered translator is accepted by Dutch authorities such as the IND and municipalities.
Abroad
For use in another country the receiving authority often also requires an apostille under the Hague Apostille Convention, or legalisation for countries outside it.
What does a sworn translation of a Residence permit cost?
A sworn translation of your residence permit starts from €48 excl. VAT per page. The exact price depends on the language combination and the number of pages. Upload your document for an instant quote — including the sworn statement, official stamp and signature.
A sworn translation of your residence permit is often required for official procedures abroad. Our RBTV-registered translators deliver translations that are legally recognised (Wbtv). Should an authority reject the translation after all, our acceptance guarantee applies.
The Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (RBTV) is the official Dutch quality register. Only translators who meet strict quality requirements and are sworn in at the court may register. This guarantees that your translation meets the highest quality standards.
Why choose our service?
- Sworn translators - Registered with the Rbtv and sworn in at the district court
- Fast delivery - Standard within 5-7 working days; rush (2-3 working days) or same-day shipping (within 24 hours, Dutch ↔ English/French only, order before 12:00) available at a surcharge
- Officially recognised - Legally valid (Wbtv), with an acceptance guarantee
- Transparent pricing - From €48 excl. VAT, with no hidden costs
- Digital copy (optional) - A digital copy (PDF) is an option with your order and is sent by email. A paper copy is sent by registered post.
- Quality guarantee - Acceptance guarantee on every translation we deliver
Frequently Asked Questions about Residence permit Translation
Answers to the most common questions
Not for use in the Netherlands. You need one when an embassy, a bank or an authority in another country asks for proof of your Dutch residence status in its own language, or in English. Ask that office whether it wants the card, the IND decision letter, or both.
Standard delivery takes 5 to 7 working days. With the rush option that becomes 2 to 3 working days. For a translation between Dutch and English, an express order placed before 12:00 on a working day is dispatched within 24 hours; for every other order the standard of 5 to 7 working days applies.
A card is one page. From Dutch into English the first page costs €48 excluding VAT; into most other languages €77 excluding VAT. A decision letter of several pages costs more, and the order form shows the total before you pay.
Yes, if both sides are sharp and the whole card is in the frame. Photograph it on a dark surface without flash, because the hologram reflects. The translator needs the remarks on the back as much as the name on the front.
Our rates
Transparent prices, no hidden costs
Value rate
Dutch to English or French (and vice versa)
Examples:
Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, Diploma, Certificate of conduct (VOG), Driving licence
- All document types available
- Dutch ↔ English or French
- Most certificates are 1 page = €48 in total
- Includes the sworn statement and official stamp
Standard rate
All other language combinations
Examples:
Birth certificate, Diploma, Marriage certificate, Power of attorney, Certificate
- All document types available
- German, Spanish, Arabic, Polish and more
- Other language combinations
- Includes the sworn statement and official stamp
Price information
- All prices include the sworn statement with signature and stamp
- Standard delivery time is 5-7 working days. Faster for a surcharge: 2-3 working days for every language (+50%, minimum €55), or shipped within 24 hours for Dutch ↔ English or French only, ordered before 12:00 on a working day (+100%, minimum €75)
- Digital copy (PDF by email): €9.95 · registered shipping: €9.95 (free from €299)
- Apostille service available: €99 (incl. court fees)