When a medical translation is needed
A translation may be required by a healthcare institution, an insurer, an employer, a migration authority or an educational institution.
- Treatment abroad
- Insurance
- Employment process
- Migration documents
Medical documents
Medical document translation
We translate medical certificates, extracts and other health-related documents for foreign institutions.
In medical translations, terminology accuracy and confidential handling of documents matter. If the translation must be submitted to an institution, certification requirements should also be checked.
Doctor's certificates
Medical reports
Test results
Apostille for documents issued in LatviaAn apostille for documents is needed when a Latvian public document is to be submitted abroad, in a country that recognises the Hague Apostille Convention.Apostille price and processing timesThe apostille price is not the same for every document, since the total cost depends on the document type, whether a translation is needed, notarial certification, urgency and the delivery method.Document translation with certificationSend us the document and specify the translation language, so we can prepare a price, deadline and explain whether certification is needed.How to check an apostille in Latvia?An initial document review helps identify which PFAT services may be suitable: translation, an Apostille or legalisation. If notarisation is required, we can help arrange it. The client separately confirms the receiving authority’s submission requirements.
Useful information
How medical document translation works
Document check
Before processing, we review the document and clarify the destination country. If the client provides instructions from the receiving authority, we take them into account.
- Document type
- Destination country
- Submission purpose
How we prepare your document
We help determine the sequence of services: translation, notarisation, Apostille or document legalisation.
- Translation
- Certification
- Apostille or legalisation
Document examples
Documents and situations we work with
We help prepare personal, educational, legal and company documents for translation, certification and submission in Latvia or abroad.
Medical document translation
In medical text, terminology and context are essential
Medical extracts, reports and lab results require precise terminology and a clear structure. Before starting, we clarify who the translation is for and its intended purpose.
Document type
Extracts, reports, lab results and vaccination documents require different attention.
Terminology
We preserve the medical meaning and clearly render abbreviations.
Submission
We find out whether a translation is enough or certification is needed.
Medical content
Precise terminology is the priority in medical documents
In medical reports and extracts, an incorrectly translated term can change the document's meaning. So we preserve the structure, abbreviations and context according to the submission purpose.
Extract, lab result or report
We determine the document type and level of terminology.
Doctor, insurer or employer
The recipient determines how formal the translation must be.
When translation certification is required
If submission requires certification of the translation or an Apostille, tell us when ordering and attach the receiving authority’s requirements if available.
Process
How to order Apostille?
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Order submission
To receive Apostille or place a translation order, bring the document originals to our office or send scanned documents to birojs@pfat.lv.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are medical documents handled confidentially?
Yes, documents are used only for assessment and to complete the service.
Is notarial certification required?
This depends on the requirements of the institution where the document will be submitted.
When is a notarised translation needed?
A notarised translation is needed when the institution requires an officially certified translation rather than a simple text translation. We check the required certification before processing the order.
Which languages do you translate?
We translate to and from Latvian, English and Russian, and can also arrange many other language combinations through our network of verified translators. Let us know the language pair you need and we'll confirm whether we can help.
Can I receive the translation electronically?
Yes, the finished translation can usually be sent electronically as a PDF. If you need the original with a stamp and signature, you can also collect it at our office or have it delivered by courier.
Can lab results and doctor's reports be translated?
Yes, but it is important to preserve medical terminology, abbreviations and the document structure.
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We'll prepare the medical document translation for submission
We'll check the terminology, the need for certification and the deadline.