How long does a translation take?
Depending on its length, scope and complexity, a translation can take anything from a few days to several weeks.
How long a translation takes therefore depends on several factors. These include:
- How long is the text to be translated?
- Is it a complex specialist text, such as a technical or medical translation? Or is it a simple online shop?
- Do you need a certified translation?
- Do you want an optional independent translation review?
As a rule, an 8-page document of just under 4,000 words takes around three to four working days to process. Larger orders take longer.
Once we have reviewed the document to be translated, we will tell you when you can expect the finished result. Our free, non-binding quote will also show you what your translation will cost.
Need it faster? Choose an express translation
The key question for us is:
When do you need the finished translation?
If you have a business meeting at short notice and need your documents and paperwork translated as quickly as possible, we offer an express translation.
With this service, the entire translation process is sped up: we
- prioritise your order and set a shorter deadline for both our project team and our translators.
- deploy several specialist translators to deliver faster results of the same high quality for larger volumes.
This allows us to complete your translation within 48 hours, in some cases even within 24 hours.
Please note: a much shorter turnaround naturally costs more. In many cases, our project managers and specialist translators have to work extra hours, at weekends or on public holidays.
How long does a certified translation take?
Certified translations are required above all for legal documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates or diplomas.
Unlike standard translations, a certified translation can only be carried out by a sworn specialist translator. Sworn translators have not only passed a state examination but have also been sworn in by a public authority or court.
Because demand for sworn translators is generally greater than supply, certified translations can take longer. For legal documents, certificates and the like, please allow four to five days.
Do you need a certified translation at short notice? We can help with that, too. Get in touch!
Our promise: high quality at fair prices
We aim to offer fair prices and consistently high quality. This applies to standard translations as well as to short-notice orders and express translations.
Our experienced team will be happy to advise you. Feel free to get in touch!
