Certified siSwati & English Document Translation

We translate all types of Eswatini official documents including birth certificates (sitifiketi sokutalwa), marriage certificates (sitifiketi somshado), death certificates, EGCSE and EACE certificates from the Eswatini Examinations Council (EEC), University of Eswatini (UNESWA) transcripts and degree certificates, Eswatini Royal Police Service clearance letters, court orders and affidavits from the High Court of Eswatini, business registration documents from the Registrar of Companies, employment records, and national identity documents. Documents bearing the former country name Kingdom of Swaziland (used before April 19, 2018) are fully valid and handled with appropriate explanatory context.

Yes. Every DoVisa translation includes a signed certification statement from the translator attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the translation. Our certified translations of Eswatini documents are accepted by USCIS, UK Visas and Immigration, IRCC (Canada), the Australian Department of Home Affairs, credential evaluation agencies including WES and SAQA, and foreign embassies and high commissions in Mbabane. Eswatini does not maintain a statutory sworn translator system, so certified professional translations are the appropriate standard for international document submissions.

Standard delivery is 4-6 business days for most Eswatini document types. Express 2-3 day service and rush 24-hour service are available for select document types. If you also need Commissioner of Oaths attestation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication for the consular legalization chain, add 10-20 business days for the full process depending on destination embassy processing speed.

We translate Eswatini documents into over 100 languages. Most frequently requested: French, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, and Spanish. We also translate from other languages into siSwati or English for documents needed within Eswatini. Given Eswatini's close ties to South Africa and SADC membership, Zulu, Ndebele, and other Southern African languages are also available.

Yes. Eswatini has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 3 July 1978. The designated competent authority for issuing apostilles is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Mbabane. Once apostilled, Eswatini documents are automatically recognized in all 125+ Contracting States without further legalization. The apostille process typically takes 5-10 business days. DoVisa coordinates apostille submission on your behalf, combining certified translation and apostille coordination into a single seamless service.

For most immigration applications to the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, a certified translation alone is sufficient. Notarization (Commissioner of Oaths attestation in Eswatini) is required only when the destination authority specifically requires it or when you need the full consular legalization chain for use in countries that do not accept certified translations without prior authentication. DoVisa advises on whether Commissioner of Oaths attestation is needed for your specific case and coordinates it when required.

The Kingdom of Swaziland was officially renamed the Kingdom of Eswatini on April 19, 2018. Documents issued before this date bearing the Swaziland name remain fully legally valid. When translating older documents, DoVisa translators include a brief explanatory note stating that the Kingdom of Swaziland is the former name of the Kingdom of Eswatini, providing context for foreign authorities that may encounter the historical name. This note has resolved any questions at USCIS, UK Visas and Immigration, and other agencies without issue.

As a Hague Apostille Convention member since 3 July 1978, Eswatini documents can receive an apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Mbabane. The apostille is a standardized certificate that verifies the authenticity of the signature and official seal on a public document. Once apostilled, the document is automatically recognized in all 125+ Hague Convention Contracting States without any further legalization. The process typically takes 5-10 business days. DoVisa coordinates the apostille submission on your behalf as part of our combined translation and apostille service.

The Eswatini Examinations Council (EEC) administers national school leaving examinations and issues the EGCSE (Eswatini General Certificate of Secondary Education, equivalent to O-Level) and EACE (Eswatini Advanced Certificate of Education, equivalent to A-Level). These qualifications are recognized within the SADC framework. When translating EEC certificates for international university applications or credential evaluation, DoVisa provides a translation that accurately reflects the subject names, grade marks, and grading scale (A through U) used by the EEC, along with explanatory notes for evaluators unfamiliar with the Eswatini system.

Yes. Some older Eswatini vital records, particularly birth certificates and customary court documents from rural areas, contain handwritten entries. Our translators are experienced with Eswatini administrative handwriting styles. Any illegible sections are marked [illegible] in the translation and noted in the certification. If a scan is too unclear to translate reliably, we contact you within 2 hours to request a clearer image or to discuss alternative approaches.

DoVisa's Eswatini translation pricing follows a per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger orders. Pricing depends on language pair, document type, and processing speed selected. Express and rush service options are available at additional cost. Commissioner of Oaths attestation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication are quoted separately when required. Upload your documents on our order page for an instant quote — no hidden fees and no commitment required before you see the total price.

All translations are delivered as high-resolution digitally signed PDFs via email. The PDF includes the complete certified translation with the translator's signed certification statement. For translations requiring physical copies — particularly for the consular legalization chain or court submissions — we dispatch hard copies with original ink signatures via tracked international courier to your address in Eswatini or abroad.