Explore country-specific rules for recognising foreign documents for official use.
This map shows when certified or sworn translations, apostilles, or legalisation are required for official use.
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Requirement: Certified
| Apostille required | No, unless the document will be used abroad |
|---|---|
| Translation type required | Certified translation |
| Who can translate | Professional translator or translation company providing certification |
| Official translator registry | No central sworn translator registry in Ireland |
| Accepted languages | English or Irish (Gaeilge) |
| Legalisation authority | Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland) |
| Official source | Irish Immigration Service – Certified Translation Guidance |
Important: Certified translations submitted to Irish authorities must contain a signed declaration confirming that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document.
Find a certified translator in IrelandIreland does not operate a sworn translator system. Certified translations may be carried out by any competent professional translator or translation company.
The translator must provide a signed and dated statement confirming that the translation is a true and accurate translation of the original document.
A certified translation must include:
Further professional guidance on certified translations in Ireland is available here: Certified Translation Ireland – Professional guidance .
Documents submitted to Irish immigration or other public authorities must be translated into English or Irish where applicable.
If the translated document will later be used outside Ireland, it may also require an apostille issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Certified translation requirements in Ireland are based on administrative guidance issued by the Irish Immigration Service and other public authorities. Ireland does not license translators, and certification is a formal declaration of accuracy provided by the translator or translation company.
