Romanian-French Translation in Ghent

Looking for a Romanian-Dutch translation in Ghent? Ghent hosts a growing Romanian community employed mainly in the textile, services and construction sectors. Whether registering with the municipality, submitting documents to CPAS or seeking diploma recognition at UGent, certified Dutch translations of Romanian documents are regularly required. Here is everything you need to know.

Romanian residents in Ghent: context and needs

Ghent's diverse economy — from chemicals and steel to services and education — has attracted a steady inflow of Romanian workers over the past two decades. Romanian residents interact primarily with the Dienst Burgerzaken (civil registration), CPAS Gent(social support), VDAB (employment and training) and Ghent University (UGent) for students and researchers.

All these bodies require certified Dutch translations of Romanian civil documents. Romania's EU membership does not exempt its citizens from translation requirements: Belgian administrators cannot verify the content of Romanian-language documents without a sworn translator's certification.

Common Romanian documents requiring certified translation in Ghent

• Birth certificates (civil registration, school enrolment)
• Marriage and divorce certificates
• Romanian criminal record (cazier judiciar)
• Diplomas and academic transcripts (NARIC Flanders, UGent admission)
• Romanian identity cards and passports
• Powers of attorney (notarial documents)
• Employment contracts and pay slips (for social procedures)

Romanian to Dutch: the translation process

To obtain a certified Romanian-Dutch translation accepted by Flemish institutions, the translator must be a sworn translator (beëdigd vertaler) registered with a Belgian Court of Appeal. The process with TranslateBE is fully online:

1. Scan or photograph your Romanian document (both sides if applicable).
2. Upload it on TranslateBE, specifying the target language (Dutch).
3. Receive a fixed quote within one hour; confirm to proceed.
4. Your certified translation is delivered by email within 24–48h, with a physical copy available on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ghent University accept Romanian translations ordered online?

Yes. UGent and NARIC Flanders accept certified translations from any sworn translator registered with a Belgian Court of Appeal, regardless of whether the service was ordered online or through a physical office. The legal status of the translator is what counts.

My Romanian document is already in Latin script — is a translation still required?

Yes. Even though Romanian uses the Latin alphabet, Ghent municipality officials and other Flemish bodies are not authorised to process documents in foreign languages without a certified translation. The requirement is linguistic, not script-based.

How much does a Romanian-Dutch translation cost in Ghent?

A one-page civil document (birth or marriage certificate) typically costs between €50 and €90. Longer or more complex documents are priced per page. Request a free quote on TranslateBE for an exact price within one hour.