There are three types of translators in singapore
- Professional translators
- Certified Translators
- Sworn translators
pricing of these translators are different
a professional translator will charge around 0.6 cents per word for a translation, whereas for technical documents, the charges are a little higher, which can go up to 0.12 cents per word.
In Singapore Translation charges are calculated based on the language, type of document, time to deliver.
Certified Translators are a type of translators who translate and certify personal documents for official and legal purposes. They are bilingual and experienced in translating personal and legal documents and will attach a letter of confirmation on accuracy and the correctness of the document with their details. The translator takes full responsibility for the accuracy of the document. Certified Translation in Singapore pricing starts at S$35.
Sworn translators – In many countries, courts appoint a sworn translator. A sworn translator certifies the document and will testify in front of the attorney. Charges of a sworn translator will depend on person to person, and the type of document, the purpose. Your lawyers can advise you on selection of a sworn translator.
If you are an applicant of ICA, MoM, or any other Govt. office in Singapore, you need to certify and notarize translation as part of your application submission.