Chinese Hukou Translation for UK Spouse Visas
I translate Chinese hukou booklets for UK spouse visa applications. £30 per 250-word page includes the full translation, signed accuracy statement and MITI-sealed PDF. Standard delivery: 2 working days after clear files. Express within 24 hours: +50%; urgent 1–2 hours: +100% for short documents, by agreement. Send the relevant pages and passport name spellings.
What's included
- Household cover page, required member pages, changes and visible seals
- Registered address, relationships, marital status and names as recorded
- Names matched to passport spelling
- Signed certification, date, contact details and ITI number 00024532
- Certified PDF and wording checks if the recipient raises a query
Ordering remotely from Shanghai
- Shanghai-based, serving UK clients remotely; 09:00–22:00 China time (02:00–15:00 BST; 01:00–14:00 GMT).
- Standard: 2 working days; express within 24 hours +50%; urgent 1–2 hours +100% for short documents, ask first.
- Paper copy: posted within the UK on request — Royal Mail 1st Class £7.50, or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm next working day (tracked) £12.50, per envelope added to the translation price. This is a colour print of the digitally signed certified translation; the signed PDF is always included. Outside the UK or for a hand-signed original: international express from Shanghai, with time and cost confirmed first. Most of my clients submit the signed PDF or a colour printout for UK official purposes.
- WeChat rextrans; WeChat Pay, Alipay, PayPal and bank transfer.
Which hukou pages to send
Send clear scans of the booklet for a scope check, including the household cover page, required member pages, change records and any other pages with entries. Keep page order, edges and seals visible. Your application checklist determines what you submit; I do not describe missing pages as translated.
Marriage and name details
A hukou and a marriage certificate may record names, addresses or marital status at different dates. I translate each as written and preserve discrepancies rather than changing the source record. If you also need a certified Chinese marriage certificate translation, send both documents for review.
UK spouse visa translation requirements
The GOV.UK family visa evidence guide asks for certified translations of documents not in English or Welsh. GOV.UK certification guidance lists confirmation of accuracy, the translation date, and the translator’s name and contact details. I also include my signature, MITI seal and membership number. Follow the application instructions for scope and format; a translation does not guarantee a visa outcome.
Send scans from China or the UK
Send clear scans or photos, passport name spellings and the recipient’s checklist so I can confirm the page count and delivery. You do not need to post originals to obtain a translation quote. See the Chinese hukou spouse visa guide. Submit the source document and translation as your application instructs.
FAQs
How is the price calculated?
£30 per 250-word page. I confirm the total after reviewing the required pages; booklet pages and billable pages may differ.
Can I order from China?
Yes. Send clear scans or photos for a scope check. WeChat Pay, Alipay, PayPal and bank transfer are supported.
How long does delivery take?
Standard: 2 working days. Express within 24 hours: +50%. Urgent 1–2 hours: +100% for short documents, subject to confirmation.
Will you change marital status to married?
No. I translate the record as it stands. Follow your application or issuing authority’s advice if the source record needs updating.
Translator credentials
I am Rex Su, an independent translator based in Shanghai, China, working remotely for UK clients. My ITI directory entry lists my Qualified Member (MITI) status; membership 00024532. I am a CIOL member, number 72852 (CIOL website), and an ATA member, number 273323. Every certification includes my MITI seal and signed statement of accuracy. The recipient decides its submission requirements.