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Study-Abroad Document Translation Checklist: What Needs Translating (and What Doesn't)
Passports, health certificates and IELTS reports never need translation. A single table showing which Chinese documents actually need certified translation for study-abroad applications, with prices.
Agencies often bundle "full document translation" into their fees — but several documents never need translating. Use this checklist before you pay.
The checklist
| Document | Translation needed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | ❌ No | Already bilingual |
| International Travel Health Certificate | ❌ No | Issued bilingual by customs |
| IELTS / TOEFL score report | ❌ No | Use the original |
| Bank deposit certificate | ❌ No | Banks issue bilingual versions |
| ID card | ✅ Yes | ¥25 |
| Hukou booklet | ✅ Yes | ¥25/page |
| Police clearance certificate | ✅ Yes | Requires notarization + translation; notarization takes ~1 week |
| Diploma / degree / transcript | ✅ Yes | Degree ¥40, diploma ¥50 |
| Parents' income certificate | ✅ Yes (Chinese → English) | — |
| Marriage certificate (if spouse accompanies) | ✅ Yes | ¥45 |
| Business licence (self-employed) | ✅ Yes + notarization | — |
Hukou booklet: pages depend on purpose
- Student visas (e.g. UK): usually the whole booklet
- Tourist visas: usually only the relevant pages
Tell us the purpose when ordering so you don't overpay.
Turnaround
Up to 3 pages: digital delivery in 0.5–1 business day. 4+ pages: usually 1–2 days.
