Pre-screen the issues that determine whether a translated academic or visa document is likely to need certification or a particular format. The useful output is not just the number: it is the number together with the assumptions and eligibility checks that can change what you should do next.
What this calculator uses
The inputs on this page are Receiving authority requires translation, Accepted target language confirmed, Translator / certification standard confirmed, Original + translation submission format confirmed, Names, seals, stamps and reverse sides included if required. The calculation uses the values you enter for Receiving authority requires translation, Accepted target language confirmed, Translator / certification standard confirmed, Original + translation submission format confirmed, Names, seals, stamps and reverse sides included if required and returns the planning output described by the tool.
How to read the result
The receiving institution or authority controls the exact translation standard.
What the number does not prove
A checklist helps organize evidence but does not prove a document will be accepted. Check format, validity, translation, legalisation and submission rules with the receiving authority.
Best next step
Use the output as a preparation list, then verify document format, validity, certification, translation and submission channel with the receiving institution or authority.