Portuguese (Portugal) to English Certified Translation
Certified Portuguese (Portugal) translation renders your birth certificate, marriage certificate, diploma, or any other document between European Portuguese and English with a signed Certificate of Accuracy USCIS and most agencies accept. cloud translate delivers it at $18 per page in 24–48 hours, with a 100% acceptance guarantee on the translation.
Why Choose Cloud Translate
- Native European Portuguese translators, not translators trained only on Brazilian Portuguese
- 100% acceptance guarantee on the translation, free revisions if a document is ever rejected on translation accuracy
- $18 per page standard, flat and transparent, no quote requests, no hidden add-ons
- Experience with documents from Portugal and Lusophone African countries alike
- Secure, confidential handling of every document from upload to delivery
European Portuguese, Not Brazilian Portuguese
That includes documents from Portugal itself and from Lusophone African countries that follow the European Portuguese standard. Portuguese isn't one-size-fits-all for translation purposes, so here's how we handle it:
- European vs. Brazilian Portuguese
- different vocabulary, spelling conventions, and document formats than the Portuguese spoken and written in Brazil; we translate the European (Portugal) variant specifically, not a generic blend of the two.
- Common Portugal document terms
- Cartão de Cidadão (Citizen Card), Certidão de Nascimento (birth certificate), Certidão de Casamento (marriage certificate), Registo Criminal (criminal record certificate), and Certidão de Habilitações Literárias (academic certificate) are all handled correctly, in the terms U.S. agencies expect.
- European Portuguese also covers Lusophone Africa
- Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe generally follow the European Portuguese standard for official documents, not the Brazilian variant; we translate these accordingly.
- Document from Brazil instead?
- if your document was issued in Brazil rather than Portugal, see our dedicated Portuguese (Brazil) Translation page, built for that variant specifically.
What that means for your document
Treating all Portuguese as interchangeable is a common mistake, and it's where translations run into trouble. Vocabulary, spelling, and document conventions differ meaningfully between the European and Brazilian variants, and a translator unfamiliar with Portugal's specific terminology can produce a technically readable translation that still looks inconsistent to a careful reviewer. Matching your document to a translator who works in the correct variant from the start avoids that risk entirely.
Documents We Most Commonly Translate From European Portuguese
These are the documents we translate from European Portuguese most often:
- Birth Certificate Translation — The single most common document we translate from European Portuguese.
- Marriage Certificate Translation — Frequently needed for USCIS filings and civil matters.
- Diploma Translation — Commonly needed for education, employment, and credential evaluation, often alongside a Certidão de Habilitações.
Sample certified translation documents
Your certified translation is delivered as a digital PDF with an official Certificate of Translation Accuracy, signed and stamped by the translator and Cloud Translate. We apply basic formatting to keep it readable, but we do not replicate the design of your source document.
The certification includes:
- A statement confirming the translation is complete and accurate.
- The document description and language pair.
- The translator’s signature and qualifications.
- Cloud Translate’s signature, stamp, letterhead, and contact information.
How it works
Your Portuguese (Portugal) translation, step by step
Upload your Portuguese-language document, and tell us your target agency if it matters.
Get a free quote and choose standard, expedited, or same-day delivery.
A native European Portuguese translator completes the translation; a second linguist checks it for accuracy.
Receive your certified PDF by email, ready to submit, with notarization and hard-copy mail available.
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Quality you can trust
Happy Customers
The translation matched our birth certificate exactly, and it was accepted by USCIS on the first try. Turnaround was faster than I expected.
Elena Lindqvist
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions.
The questions people ask before ordering a Portuguese (Portugal) translation.
How long does a certified Portuguese (Portugal) translation take?
Most are completed within 24–48 hours. Expedited and same-day delivery are available when a deadline is close.
Will USCIS accept my certified Portuguese (Portugal) translation?
Yes. We provide a signed Certificate of Accuracy with every translation, the standard format USCIS and most U.S. agencies require for Portuguese-language documents.
Is European Portuguese different from the Portuguese spoken in Brazil?
Yes. The two variants differ in vocabulary, spelling, and document conventions. We translate European Portuguese specifically on this page; if your document is from Brazil, our Portuguese (Brazil) Translation page is built for that variant instead.
My document is from Brazil, not Portugal. Should I use this page?
We'd recommend our Portuguese (Brazil) Translation page instead, so your document is matched to a translator experienced with that variant specifically.
What documents do you most commonly translate from European Portuguese?
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, and diplomas or academic certificates (Certidão de Habilitações Literárias) are the most common, but we translate any personal, legal, or business document, including ones referencing a Cartão de Cidadão or Registo Criminal.
Can a bilingual friend or family member translate my Portuguese documents instead?
No. USCIS and most agencies require an independent, certified translator, not a relative or friend. A self-interested translation is typically rejected.
Do you translate Portuguese legal and business documents too, not just personal ones?
Yes. We translate contracts, corporate records, and legal filings from European Portuguese, in addition to personal and immigration documents.
How much does a certified Portuguese (Portugal) translation cost?
Standard certified translation is $18 per page. Expedited is $28 per page for a close deadline. Notarization is a $9 per-document add-on, if requested.