+264 81 124 2438
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40 Papagaienweg, Hochlandpark, Windhoek, Namibia
Visa & Immigration Translation

Certified translations
for visa & immigration
applications.

Accepted by Namibian Home Affairs, all major embassies in Windhoek, and immigration authorities. We serve individuals, businesses, and international visitors across Namibia and beyond since 2000.

Why clients choose Gems
25+ Years providing certified translations
Est. 2000
20+ Languages covered across Namibian,
European and Asian regions
1–2 Business day turnaround
on most documents
Every translation includes a signed Certification of Translation Accuracy
Namibian Home Affairs
All Major Embassies, Windhoek
Courts & Legal Authorities
High Court of Namibia
Government Ministries
International NGOs

Documents accepted for
visa & immigration purposes.

We translate all document types required by embassies, immigration offices, and government authorities, certified and ready for official submission.

Birth Certificates
Including apostille attachments
Marriage Certificates
Civil & religious documents
Police Clearance Certificates
Criminal record clearances
Civil Status Certificates
Certificat d'état civil & equivalents
Death Certificates
For estate & immigration purposes
Academic Transcripts
Degrees, diplomas & records
Notary Patents & Apostilles
Authenticated official documents
Divorce Decrees
Court-issued dissolution orders
Commercial Register Extracts
Company registration documents
Court Minutes & Judgements
Legal proceedings documentation
Language pairs we cover
🇩🇪German
🇫🇷French
🇵🇹Portuguese
🇨🇭Swiss
🇮🇹Italian
🇪🇸Spanish
🇳🇱Dutch
🇧🇪Belgian
🇦🇹Austrian
🇷🇺Russian
🇬🇷Greek
🇵🇱Polish
🇸🇪Swedish
🇳🇴Norwegian
🇨🇳Mandarin
🇿🇦South African
🇿🇼Zimbabwean
🇳🇦Namibian
🇬🇧British
🇧🇷Brazilian
🇩🇪German
🇫🇷French
🇵🇹Portuguese
🇨🇭Swiss
🇮🇹Italian
🇪🇸Spanish
🇳🇱Dutch
🇧🇪Belgian
🇦🇹Austrian
🇷🇺Russian
🇬🇷Greek
🇵🇱Polish
🇸🇪Swedish
🇳🇴Norwegian
🇨🇳Mandarin
🇿🇦South African
🇿🇼Zimbabwean
🇳🇦Namibian
🇬🇧British
🇧🇷Brazilian

Recognised by embassies,
ministries & courts.

Our certified translations carry a signed Certification of Translation Accuracy and are produced by qualified, sworn translators — meeting the standards required by the following authorities.

Embassies & Consular Services
Our certified translations are accepted by all major embassies in Windhoek for visa, residency, and consular applications. We cover all language pairs required by diplomatic missions in Namibia.
Namibian Home Affairs
Certified translations of foreign documents for immigration applications, residency, and citizenship in Namibia. Our translations meet the requirements of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration.
High Court of Namibia
Sworn translations and interpretations accepted for court proceedings, affidavits, and legal submissions. We have provided certified translations for legal cases across the Namibian court system.
Government Ministries
Translations for the Ministry of Education, Health, Urban Development, the Electoral Commission, and other public institutions across Namibia and the broader SADC region.
International Visitors in Namibia
We assist international visitors and expatriates currently in Namibia with certified document translation for legal, administrative, and official purposes. Serving visitors from Europe, Asia, Southern Africa, and beyond.
International NGOs & Organisations
Translations for UN agencies, development organisations, and international bodies operating in Namibia. We provide the same certified standard for institutional clients as for individuals.

Three steps to your
certified translation.

01
Submit your document
Send us your document by email or WhatsApp. A clear scan or photo is sufficient for most cases. We will assess it and send you a written quotation the same day.
02
We translate & certify
Our qualified, sworn translator produces the certified translation. Every document is accompanied by a signed Certification of Translation Accuracy on Gems letterhead, meeting the standard required by embassies and authorities.
03
Receive your translation
Standard turnaround is 1–2 business days. We deliver electronically by email, or by courier if a physical copy is required. Distance is not a barrier. We serve clients across Namibia and internationally.

Frequently asked
questions.

Will my certified translation be accepted by embassies and official authorities?+

Yes. Our translations are produced by a qualified, sworn translator and accompanied by a signed Certification of Translation Accuracy on Gems letterhead. This meets the documentation requirements of all major embassies in Windhoek, Namibian Home Affairs, the High Court, and other official authorities. If you are unsure of the specific requirements for your application, confirm directly with the authority what they need, then contact us.

Do you translate police clearance certificates for visa applications?+

Yes. Police clearance certificates (criminal record clearances) are among the most common documents we translate for visa and immigration purposes. We translate them from and into all major languages including German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and others. The translated document is certified and ready for embassy submission.

How long does an immigration document translation take?+

Standard turnaround is 1–2 business days for most documents. If you have a deadline, tell us when you submit — for urgent requirements, contact us directly by phone or WhatsApp on +264 81 124 2438. We will advise based on your document and language pair.

What languages do you translate for visa purposes?+

We cover all major European languages including German (covering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch, as well as Mandarin Chinese, and all 14 official Namibian regional languages including Oshiwambo, Otjiherero, Afrikaans, Rukwangali, Silozi, and Khoekhoegowab. If your document is in a language not listed here, contact us and we will confirm whether we can assist.

Do you need the original document or can I send a scan?+

A clear scan or photograph is sufficient for us to complete the translation. The original document is not required for the translation itself. However, some authorities may require you to submit the original alongside the certified translation — this is a requirement of the authority, not of us. Check with the embassy or office you are submitting to.

What is included in a certified translation?+

A certified translation from Gems includes the full translated text of your document plus a signed Certification of Translation Accuracy on Gems Printing and Translation Agency CC letterhead. This certification confirms that the translation is a true and accurate reflection of the original and is signed by Kandeshi Helena Vatuva-Shipepe, Managing Director. This meets the requirements of embassies, Home Affairs, courts, and government ministries.

Can you assist if I am not based in Namibia?+

Yes. We regularly assist clients based outside Namibia as well as international visitors currently in the country. Submit your document by email and we deliver the certified translation electronically. If a physical copy is required, we can arrange courier delivery.

Request a certified translation
quote — same day.

Send us your document details and we will respond within one business day.
For urgent requirements, call or WhatsApp us directly.

For urgent requests, call or WhatsApp +264 81 124 2438 directly.

Request received.

Thank you — we will respond within one business day.
For urgent requirements, call +264 81 124 2438.