Is a bank, a landlord or an administration asking you for the translation of your payslips or of your foreign income statements? Here is in which cases it is necessary, what type of translation to provide, and how to present a solid income file in Belgium.
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When do you have to translate your payslips?
Your payslips and foreign income statements often have to be translated to prove your financial capacity. Depending on the recipient, a sworn translation may be required (administrations, courts) or a professional translation may suffice (bank, landlord).
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In which procedures?
- Mortgage or loan: the bank checks your income to grant financing.
- Renting a home: the landlord or the agency requests proof of income.
- Residence application or family reunification: proving sufficient resources.
- Court proceedings (maintenance, divorce): justifying one's income.
- Recognition of seniority or career with an employer or a body.
Which documents to provide?
- Recent payslips (often the last 3 months).
- Employment contract or employment attestation.
- Tax assessment or tax return of the country of origin.
- Employer attestations on remuneration and seniority.
Good to know: ask the recipient (bank, administration) whether they require a sworn translation or whether a professional translation suffices. This avoids an unnecessary extra cost or, conversely, a refusal of the file.
Sworn or professional?
For an administration or a court, plan for a sworn translation. For a bank or a landlord, a high-quality professional translation is generally accepted. When in doubt, the sworn translation is the safest option.
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Does the bank require a sworn translation?
Not always. Many banks accept a high-quality professional translation for payslips. Check with your adviser: for an administration, however, the sworn translation is often required.
How many payslips to translate?
Generally the last 3 months, sometimes 6, plus an employment contract or an employment attestation. Ask the recipient for the exact list.
Can a batch of documents be translated quickly?
Yes, we handle the whole set in one order to guarantee consistency and deadline. An express service is available if the deadline is tight.
A loan or rental file to finalise?
Express available for your payslips and supporting documents. Translations ready for the bank or the landlord.