Urgent Translation in Ghent — Guaranteed Express Turnaround

A procedure at the Stad Gent, a document for the Rechtbank van eerste aanleg in Ghent, or an academic file for Ghent University? TranslateBE guarantees an urgent translation in Ghent delivered within 24 hours, 7 days a week, entirely online with no travel required.

Express service in Ghent: why the digital approach is the obvious choice

Ghent is a leading university, cultural and economic city in Flanders. Ghent University (Universiteit Gent), the Flemish institutions, the Rechtbank van eerste aanleg Oost-Vlaanderen and the many technology and industrial companies in the region generate diverse demand for official translations. Foreign students, researchers, entrepreneurs and international families regularly need to have foreign documents certified, often within very short timeframes.

The defining characteristic of Ghent is its international student population: every year thousands of non-European students enrol and must provide certified translations of their diplomas, transcripts or civil status documents for their residence or academic recognition procedures. Our online service is designed precisely for this need: fast, accessible from any device and delivered by email without any need for travel.

Spoedvertaling Gent: available in Dutch, French, English and 70+ languages

Demand in Ghent centres on Dutch (to and from all languages), English for academic and international exchanges, and African, Arabic and Asian languages for the international community present in the city. Our sworn translators cover all of these combinations with availability 7 days a week.

Types of documents processed urgently in Ghent

Our express service covers all the most commonly requested official documents from Ghent:

Documents for international students and researchers

• Diplomas and transcripts for recognition by NARIC Vlaanderen or Ghent University
• Foreign birth certificates for registration with the Stad Gent
• Translations for scholarship applications or international exchange programmes
• Complete files for a student residence permit

Documents for administrative and civil status procedures

• Foreign marriage, divorce and death certificates for the municipality of Ghent
• Foreign criminal records for work permits or immigration files
• Certificates of single status for civil marriage in Ghent
• Files for Belgian naturalisation applications

Legal and professional documents

• Documents filed with the Rechtbank van eerste aanleg Oost-Vlaanderen
• Notarial powers of attorney and international succession deeds
• Commercial contracts and partnership agreements for Ghent businesses
• Foreign company articles of association for registration with the CBE

For full details on which documents qualify for the 24-hour deadline and which require 48 to 72 hours, read our guide on express 24-hour translation in Belgium.

Guaranteed deadlines: TranslateBE's commitment

At TranslateBE, the deadline guarantee is formal: your order confirmation states the exact date and time of delivery. In the event of any delay on our part, you receive a full refund, unconditionally.

Flemish authorities, Ghent University and the Ghent courts accept translations produced by sworn translators recognised by any Belgian Court of Appeal. The ordering method, online or in person, has no bearing on the legal validity of the delivered document.

Ordering process from Ghent

Ordering your urgent translation from Ghent is straightforward and entirely digital:

1. Complete the quotation form with the document, the languages and your desired deadline
2. Upload your document from your computer or smartphone in PDF, JPG or PNG format; there is no need to send the original
3. Receive your quote with guaranteed deadline confirmation in less than 30 minutes
4. Pay by bank transfer (details provided with the quote): your translation is taken on as soon as the transfer is received
5. Download your certified translation from your client portal at the agreed time, or receive it directly by email

Students and researchers at Ghent University who regularly need translations for academic or personal procedures can create a personal account and retrieve all their past orders in a single click.

FAQ: Urgent translation in Ghent: frequently asked questions

Are your translations accepted by the Stad Gent and Ghent University?

Yes. Our sworn translators are accredited by the Belgian Courts of Appeal and recognised by all Flemish authorities. The Stad Gent (Dienst Burgerzaken), the Rechtbank van eerste aanleg Oost-Vlaanderen and Ghent University accept our certified translations for civil status files, court proceedings and academic admissions of foreign candidates. No additional steps are required on your part.

How does the service work for foreign researchers and doctoral students in Ghent?

Ghent University is one of the Belgian universities that welcomes the largest number of foreign researchers. For enrolment files, student visa procedures or procedures with the municipality of Ghent, these researchers often need certified translations of their diplomas, transcripts and civil status documents. Our online service is accessible 24/7 and guarantees delivery in 24 hours, even during academic peak periods (September, January).

Do you offer translations from Dutch into other languages?

Our sworn translators cover all directions: Dutch to and from French, Dutch to and from English, as well as Dutch to and from Arabic, Turkish, Chinese and more. For Ghent businesses developing commercial partnerships in Asia or the Middle East, we also offer certified translations of B2B contracts and tender documents.

See also: Sworn translator in Ghent, Foreign diploma translation Belgium, Translation for visa Belgium