Certified Hong Kong Document Translation

DoVisa translates all types of Hong Kong documents including birth certificates (出生證明書), marriage certificates (結婚登記證書), HKID cards (香港身份證), police clearance certificates (無犯罪紀錄證明書), academic diplomas and transcripts, High Court judgments and orders, company incorporation documents, board resolutions, financial statements, property title deeds, probate documents, powers of attorney (授權書), and immigration travel documents. We handle both the Traditional Chinese and English portions of Hong Kong's bilingual official documents.

Yes. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy in which the translator attests to their professional competency in both Traditional Chinese and English, and certifies the translation is complete and accurate. This certified format is accepted by USCIS, UK Visas and Immigration, IRCC (Canada), the Australian Department of Home Affairs, credential evaluation agencies, courts, and professional licensing bodies worldwide. For documents submitted to Hong Kong domestic courts or agencies, additional notarization by a Hong Kong notary public may be required.

Standard delivery is 4-6 business days for most Hong Kong documents. Single-page documents such as birth certificates and HKID cards typically complete at the faster end of this range. Multi-page documents such as court judgments, financial statements, and corporate document bundles may require the full timeframe or express processing. Express processing is available for 2-3 business days, and rush delivery within 24 hours is available for select single-page documents. We communicate timelines clearly before translation begins.

DoVisa translates Hong Kong documents into over 100 language pairs. Because Hong Kong documents are often already bilingual in Traditional Chinese and English, we frequently translate from the Chinese portion into additional languages including German, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese. We also translate from English or other languages into Traditional Chinese for documents being submitted within Hong Kong or to other Traditional Chinese-language jurisdictions.

Yes. Our certified translations comply with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the federal regulation governing USCIS translation requirements. Every translation includes the translator's signed certification with their name, signature, address, date, and a statement of competency in both Traditional Chinese and English. Our translations of Hong Kong birth certificates, marriage certificates, HKID cards, and police clearance certificates are routinely accepted by USCIS field offices and service centers. Our current acceptance rate for Hong Kong document translations is 99.2%.

Notarization requirements depend on the receiving authority. USCIS does not require notarization — a certified translation with a translator affidavit is sufficient. However, some state courts, certain foreign authorities, and some Hong Kong domestic proceedings may require notarized translations. If your document also requires an apostille, notarization is a prerequisite step. DoVisa offers coordination with notary services for documents requiring notarization, and can subsequently coordinate apostille or e-Apostille processing through the Hong Kong High Court Registry.

Yes. Hong Kong has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 25 April 1965. The competent authorities for issuing apostilles are officers of the High Court Registry, including the Registrar of the High Court and designated Deputy Registrars. Applications are submitted to Room LG115, LG1 High Court Building, 38 Queensway, Hong Kong. An apostilled Hong Kong document is recognised without further legalization by all Hague Convention member states. DoVisa can coordinate apostille processing as part of our full authentication service.

The electronic apostille (e-Apostille) service was launched by the Hong Kong Judiciary on 1 September 2025, making Hong Kong one of the first Asian jurisdictions to offer digital apostille authentication. The e-Apostille is issued by the Registrar of the High Court and can be verified electronically through the Hague Conference's e-Register. It is accepted by all Hague Convention member states that have enabled e-Apostille verification. DoVisa can coordinate e-Apostille processing for Hong Kong documents, providing a faster and more convenient authentication solution than the traditional physical apostille for many use cases.

Hong Kong uses Traditional Chinese characters (繁體字), the classical character system retained in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao. Mainland China uses Simplified Chinese (简体字), a modernised system introduced in the 1950s. The two systems use different forms for many common characters — for example, 國 (Traditional) vs. 国 (Simplified) for 'country'. All official Hong Kong documents issued by the Immigration Department, courts, and government bureaux use Traditional Chinese characters. Our translators specialise in Traditional Chinese and will never inadvertently use Simplified character forms in a translation of a Hong Kong document.

Hong Kong uses Cantonese romanization conventions for names on official documents and passports, not Mandarin Pinyin. For example, 陳 is rendered as Chan (Cantonese) rather than Chen (Mandarin Pinyin). Our translators match the romanization in the translation to the romanization used on the client's Hong Kong passport or HKID card to ensure perfect consistency across all identity documents. This is critical for immigration filings where name discrepancies can trigger Requests for Evidence or delays. Please provide a copy of your passport or HKID card when placing your order so we can ensure exact romanization alignment.

DoVisa uses a per-page pricing model with volume discounts for larger orders. The cost depends on the language pair, document length, and processing speed. Express and rush service options are available at additional rates. Notarization and apostille or e-Apostille processing are quoted as separate add-on services. Upload your Hong Kong documents on our order page to receive an instant, itemized quote — no hidden fees or advance commitments required.

Yes. We are experienced in translating Hong Kong High Court judgments, arbitration awards from the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), company incorporation documents from the Companies Registry, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) filings, annual reports, board resolutions, shareholders' agreements, and financial statements. Our legal and corporate translation team includes specialists familiar with Hong Kong's common law system and corporate law framework under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).

You will receive your certified translation as a high-resolution PDF delivered via email. The PDF includes the complete translation formatted to mirror the layout of the original, followed by the signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. For submissions requiring physical copies — such as court filings, apostille processing, or certain immigration applications — we ship originals with wet-ink signatures via tracked international courier. Both digital and physical copies are included in the standard service, with the digital version delivered first for immediate use.

Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for all visa and immigration applications, including partner visas, skilled migration applications, and citizenship filings. Australian immigration requires certified translations that include the translator's full name, signature, qualifications, and a declaration of accuracy — all of which our Certificate of Translation Accuracy provides. Our acceptance rate for Australian immigration submissions involving Hong Kong documents is 99.2%.