Going to China? Start here
English To Chinese Translation For China
Moving, marrying or working in China with Singapore papers? English to Chinese translation for China puts your degrees, certificates and company documents into Simplified Chinese, prepared here in Singapore, with every name checked before anything is stamped.
Names matter most. If you already use a Chinese name, our English to Chinese translator copies it exactly. If not, we suggest characters by sound, and you approve them first.
- Simplified script for mainland offices
- You approve every Chinese name
- Notary and SAL steps on request
- Layout Mirrors Your English OriginalTables and headings stay in place
- Native Chinese Translators OnlyMainland-style wording for China offices
- Each Step Priced UpfrontTranslation, notary and SAL shown separately
- Courier Or PDF DeliveryPaper sets sent where you need them
English To Chinese Translation In Singapore: Your Pack Explained
Offices in China read Chinese. Many Singapore papers are in English only. Our English to Chinese translation services close that gap. Your paper keeps its layout. Every word, date and number appears in Chinese.
Common papers: degrees, bank letters, company profiles, marriage papers and passports. A certified passport translation often goes in the same pack. Coming the other way? We also do foreign driving licence translation for Chinese licences used here.
One rule first. Each office in China sets its own rules. Some accept a translation made in Singapore with notary and apostille stamps. Some want a translation company inside China. Ask the receiving office what it accepts. Then order.
In Your Pack
- Chinese translation in Simplified characters
- Our signed statement that it is accurate
- Notary stamp, if you order it
- SAL apostille with the notary step
- PDF copy, plus courier if needed
Translate English To Chinese For Jobs, Marriage And Study In China
Not sure you need a Chinese version? Check this list. If one line matches your plan, you likely need translation from English to Chinese. Each item names the papers people usually send for that purpose.
Check my documentsNew Job In China
Work permit files often need your degree and reference letters in Chinese. Start early. Some offices also ask for an apostille.
Marriage Or Family Visa
Registering a marriage or applying for a family visa in China? Bring a certified marriage certificate translation in Chinese.
Child Starting School
Birth certificate and school reports. Both parents' names in English and Chinese. The family link must be clear.
Opening A Company
ACRA profile, board letters, contracts. If your company already has a Chinese name, we use it exactly.
Property Or Bank Matters
A power of attorney lets someone in China act for you. It usually needs a notary and document legalisation in Singapore through SAL.
Further Study
Transcripts and degree scrolls for a Chinese university. Course names keep their meaning. Grades stay exactly as printed.
Chinese Translation For China From English, Malay, Tamil And More
English papers make up most of what we put into Chinese, yet Singapore residents also hold records in other languages. These are the eight source languages we turn into Simplified Chinese for China most often, with typical papers listed.
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English
Singapore degree scrolls, NUS or NTU transcripts, ACRA business profiles, bank letters and birth or marriage certificates
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Malay
Malaysian birth certificates, SPM results and marriage certificates held by Malaysians in Singapore who need them in Chinese
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Tamil
Indian or Sri Lankan birth extracts and school certificates in Tamil, rendered into Chinese for family or study files in China
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Indonesian
Indonesian ijazah, akta kelahiran and company deeds going into Chinese for work permits or business set-up in China
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French
French diplomas, actes de naissance and casier judiciaire extracts for expats moving from Singapore to jobs in China
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German
German degree certificates, Arbeitszeugnis reference letters and civil records turned into Chinese for Chinese work permit files
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Japanese
Japanese koseki extracts and university diplomas, translated into Simplified Chinese with kanji names checked against the passport
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Traditional Chinese
Taiwan or Hong Kong papers in Traditional script, converted to Simplified Chinese with terms adjusted for mainland offices
We can put papers from 100+ languages into Chinese with native translators, so send a photo and name the office in China.
Five Steps From English File To Chinese Pack In Singapore
Five steps take your file through our English to Chinese translation in Singapore. Most translations are ready in 1–2 working days. Express same-day work suits many single-page papers. Notary and SAL steps add time.
Need it faster? Ask for same-day express on WhatsApp.
- Day 1, first hour
Send The English File For China
Photo or scan on WhatsApp. Name the city and the office in China. Got a list of required papers from them? Send that too.
- Day 1
Agree A Fixed Price For The China Pack
You get the price and the ready date. Nothing starts until you agree. No hidden extras appear later in the job.
- Day 1–2
Confirm Chinese Names In The Draft
We confirm Chinese names with you. You check the draft. Look hard at names, dates, passport numbers and ID numbers before you say yes.
- Day 2
Receive The Certified Chinese Version
We finalise and certify the Chinese version. Also need Chinese papers in English for PR here? That is our official translation for ICA, done with the same care.
- If needed
Notarise Your English To Chinese Translation For China
Most offices in China, such as a court, a bank or a visa office, want the translation notarised. Since 2019 every notarised paper here also needs SAL authentication, which now serves as the apostille for China. We arrange both from S$162.20 per document, then you collect the papers or we send them by courier.
Plain, Notarised Or Apostilled Chinese Translations Compared
Pick the level the office wants, not more. Our English to Chinese translation services in Singapore cover three levels for mainland China. Going to Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan instead? Ask for Traditional Chinese translation.
| Level | What you get | Usually for |
|---|---|---|
| Translation only | Certified Chinese translation with our company stamp | Business partners and informal use |
| Notarised and apostilled translation | Notary stamp, then SAL, which adds the apostille | Many official uses in mainland China |
| Apostilled original, then translated | SAL apostille on a Singapore public document, then our Chinese translation | Offices that want the original apostilled first |
| Translation made in China | Done by a translation company inside China, not by us | Offices that accept only local translators |
| Traditional script version | Same levels, in Traditional characters | Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan |
Confirm the level with the office in China before you choose, because rules differ by city.
English To Chinese Translation Price Per Page In Singapore
To translate English to Chinese in Singapore, prices start from S$30 per page. That is a starting price, and you get a fixed quote before you pay. These six things decide your final number for China.
What decides your final price
Pages And Text
Price is per page. A dense bank statement takes longer than a short letter with only a few lines.
Legal Or Financial Terms
Contracts and financial papers need careful wording. Long legal documents may cost more per page than a simple certificate.
Notary Stamp
Notarisation including SAL authentication starts from S$162.20 per document. Skip it if the office in China does not ask for it.
SAL Apostille
For a notarised translation, the SAL step is already in the notary price and acts as the apostille. A Singapore birth or marriage certificate can be apostilled directly, SAL fee from S$10.70.
Express Speed
Same-day work is possible for many single-page papers. Express adds 50% to the price of the translation.
Courier
Courier delivery in Singapore starts from S$15. Sending hard copies to China is quoted separately, based on the address.
quote
Starting from
S$30
per page
Notarisation + SAL authenticationfrom S$162.20 / document
Certified true copy (notary + SAL)from S$172.20 / document
Express same day+50%
Courier hard copyfrom S$15
Starting prices. Your exact price comes in one fixed quote before you pay.
Get my exact priceIncluded In Every English To Chinese Translation Order
Papers for China get a fixed quote and a native Chinese writer. Names are checked against your passport, and wording an office in China queries is fixed free. WhatsApp us for a sample with personal details taken out.
See a sample translation first
Want to check our work before you order? Ask us on WhatsApp for a past translation of the same kind of document, with all personal details removed.
What every order includes
- A draft for you to check
- Names matched to your passport
- Free fix if ICA asks for a change
- Notarised PDF for upload
Frequently Asked Questions
01Will an office in China accept a translation made in Singapore?
It depends on the office. Many accept a notarised and apostilled translation. Some want a translation company inside China to do it. Get the answer from the receiving office before you pay for anything.
02What Chinese name will you use for me?
If you already have a Chinese name, we use it exactly. If not, we suggest characters that sound like your name. Your English name stays as it is in your passport, and you approve everything.
03Simplified or Traditional characters: which do I need?
Mainland China uses Simplified. Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan use Traditional. Tell us the city, and we pick the right script.
04Do I always need an apostille for China?
No. Visas, marriage registration and company set-up often need it. A letter for a business partner often does not. The receiving office decides, so ask them for a written list.
05Can you translate legal and financial documents into Chinese?
Yes. Contracts, bank statements and company papers are common jobs. Numbers, dates and amounts stay exactly as in the English. Legal terms are translated by meaning, not word for word.
06How fast can I get it?
Most translations take 1–2 working days. Many single-page papers can be done the same day with express, which adds 50%. The notary and SAL steps add more time, shown in your quote.
07Do I need to send the original paper?
No. A clear scan or photo is enough for the translation. If you order the notary step, the notary may need to see the original. We tell you before booking.
08What if I find a mistake after delivery?
Tell us right away, and we will check it against your original. Read the draft carefully before the notary step, because a fix after the notary or SAL stamp means repeating those steps.
09Should my documents be translated before or after the apostille for China?
It depends on the office, so ask them first. A common route is to notarise and apostille the English paper in Singapore, then translate the whole set, including the apostille certificate, into Chinese. Some offices instead want the Chinese translation itself notarised and apostilled.
10Can I translate my own documents into Chinese for use in China?
Most offices in China will not accept a translation made by the applicant. They usually want one from a translation company with its seal, or a notarised translation. A self-made version risks rejection and delay.
11Does a Chinese visa application need my documents in Chinese?
Many visa applications accept supporting papers in English, but rules change, so check the current list from the visa centre. Chinese translations are more often needed after arrival, for work permits, residence permits, marriage registration or school enrolment.
Send Your English Papers For A Chinese Quote Today
Snap a photo of the English paper. Add the city in China. Send it on WhatsApp. You get a fixed quote, a ready date and a clear list of the stamps you need.