Burmese to English Translation Services in Singapore
Need a Myanmar paper in English, or an English paper in Burmese? We do Burmese to English translation in Singapore for ICA, MOM, ROM, the Singapore Nursing Board and the courts, and English to Burmese for the Myanmar Embassy and family back home. Each office asks for a different level. MOM, ROM and SNB take a certified translation. ICA wants a notarised one for PR, citizenship and LTVP files. Courts want a translator's affidavit. We tell you which one before you pay.
Quick answer: A certified Burmese translation starts from S$50 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$212.20 for a 1-page document and usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Need it fast? Send a short document before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation. The notary and SAL steps then add a few working days.
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Burmese Translation for ICA, MOM or the Myanmar Embassy: Which Route Do You Need?
Pick the card that matches the office that will read your paper. Filing with ICA? You only need card 2. Sending a Singapore paper to Myanmar? You need card 3.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our Burmese translator and our company, with a signed and dated statement that the translation is complete and correct.
- Used for: MOM work passes, ROM, the Singapore Nursing Board, schools, banks, employers, visas abroad.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$50 per page.
2. Notarised Translation (for ICA)
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore, who notarises our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship and LTVP files with a Myanmar NRC, household list or birth certificate.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$212.20 for a 1-page document (S$50 translation + S$75 notary + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going to Myanmar: Embassy Legalisation
- Who signs it: The Notary Public, then SAL, then the Embassy of Myanmar in Singapore.
- Used for: Singapore papers or Burmese translations going to Myanmar or to the Myanmar Embassy.
- From: Included with notarisation; embassy fees at cost.
One thing we will always tell you straight
Most Burmese names have no family name. "Aung Myint" is the whole name, and a passport may print it all as a given name, or split it in two. Your NRC, household list and passport may also spell it in three ways. We follow your passport and add one short note that lists the other spellings, so the officer sees one person, not three. One more thing: ICA does not endorse any private translation company, and no company can promise approval. We build your file in the shape ICA asks for, and our ICA translation page sets out each route.
Burmese to English and English to Burmese: Script, Numbers and Fonts
Burmese and Myanmar are two names for the same language. Our Burmese translators work in both directions. Burmese to English for an office in Singapore or abroad. This is most of our Burmese work: NRC cards, household lists, birth certificates, licences and court papers. English to Burmese for the Myanmar Embassy, a Myanmar court or office, or family and staff who read Burmese. Myanmar papers use Burmese numerals (၁၂၃) and short township codes on the NRC card. We write every number in Western digits and spell out the township code in full, so the NRC number can be checked. Older papers may also give a date in the Myanmar calendar. We show the Western date next to it.
Also: Mon, Shan, Karen or Kachin papers: tell us first and we confirm if we can do them before you pay
Burmese text comes in two font systems: Unicode, the standard in Myanmar since 2019, and the older Zawgyi. A file typed in one shows as nonsense in the other. We deliver Burmese in Unicode unless you ask for Zawgyi, and we check your PDF on a phone before you send it. Handwritten Burmese is common in household lists and old school papers. Send sharp photos. If a word cannot be read, we mark it "illegible" rather than guess. Burmese is a rarer language in Singapore, so the rate is a little higher than for Chinese or Malay.
Myanmar Documents We Translate From and Into Burmese
These are the papers Myanmar clients send us most. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
NRC Card and Household List
NRC card (National Registration Card), both sides: for ICA, ROM and visas. See Myanmar NRC card translation. Household list (Form 66/6, often called the family list or family registry): for ICA LTVP and PR files. See household list and family register translation.
Birth, Marriage and Divorce
Birth certificate: for ICA PR, citizenship and a child's papers. See birth certificate translation for ICA files. Marriage and divorce papers: see marriage certificate translation for ICA and ROM.
School, Licence and Income
School certificates, degrees and the nursing licence: for MOM and SNB. See academic certificate translation and MOM document translation. Tax receipts and income papers: for a university or visa abroad.
Court Papers
Letters, chats and recordings for court: see court document translation with a translator's affidavit.
Into Burmese
Letters, consent forms and bona fide letters for the Myanmar Embassy. See embassy legalisation for Myanmar.
Burmese Translation From Myanmar or in Singapore: 4 Steps
Four simple steps, from your photos to a set that is ready to use.
Send clear photos or scans
Include both sides of the NRC card, every page of the household list, every stamp and the small print. Add your passport page so we can match the spelling of your name. Tell us which office the paper is for. Your originals can stay with you or in Myanmar.
Get a price and a plan
We reply within an hour with a fixed, itemised price, the page count, and the route you need: certified, notarised, affidavit or embassy.
Translation and check
A native Burmese translator does the work. A second person checks every name, NRC number, date and figure against the original and your passport.
Delivery in the right format
Certified work comes as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. ICA work goes to a Notary Public and then to SAL. You get one PDF with the original, the translation, the notary page and the SAL page, ready to upload, plus the signed paper set. Court work comes with the translator's affidavit. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Myanmar Clients Trust Our Burmese Translators
What you get with every Burmese translation we do.
Native Burmese Translators
Your paper is translated by a person who reads Burmese as a first language, then checked by a second person. We do not invent titles or counts for our team.
Names and NRC Numbers Checked
Every name is spelt as in your passport. Every NRC number and township code is written out and checked twice.
Your Papers Stay Private
Files are seen only by the people working on them. We do not paste your papers into public AI tools.
Honest Timelines
Certified Burmese translation takes 24 to 48 hours. With the notary and SAL steps, it usually takes 3 to 7 working days. We tell you the real date.
A Typical Job: A Myanmar Nursing Licence Translated for the Singapore Nursing Board and MOM
A nurse from Myanmar had a job offer from a public hospital in Singapore. The hospital's HR team needed her Myanmar nursing licence in English to apply to the Singapore Nursing Board, and later to MOM for her work pass.
Nursing Licence Translation
Original
Myanmar nursing licence, front and back, sent as two phone photos.
What the client needed
Nurse joining a public hospital in Singapore
- SNB asks for "a certified official translation in English" of any paper not in English.
- So she did not need a notary or SAL.
What we did
One certified translation for HR
- She sent us two phone photos of the licence, front and back.
- We wrote out her registration number in Western digits.
- We matched her name to her passport.
- We translated every stamp and signature line.
- The signed English PDF went to the hospital's HR team.
How Much Does Burmese Translation Cost in Singapore?
You pay per page and per document, and you get a fixed price before we start. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Notarised for ICA
3-7 daysStarting from, 1-page document, notary + SAL included
- Includes the notary fee (S$75) and the SAL fee (S$87.20)
- +S$50 for each extra page
- PDF for upload plus the signed paper set
Certified Burmese Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- Burmese to English or English to Burmese
- For MOM, ROM, SNB, schools, banks and visas abroad
- Same day: +S$20 a page, short documents sent before 11am on a weekday
Long Files and Court Sets
QuotedFixed price before we start
- Chats, letters, contracts and long reports
- Translator's affidavit for court added on request
- Fixed price before we start
Worked example: an ICA file (from a real enquiry). A Myanmar applicant needs an NRC card (front and back on 1 page), a 1-page birth certificate and a 2-page household list translated for an ICA file. NRC card, notarised: S$212.20. Birth certificate, notarised: S$212.20. Household list, notarised: S$212.20 + 1 extra page × S$50 = S$262.20. Total: from S$686.60, ready in 3 to 7 working days. This assumes each document gets its own notarial certificate and SAL apostille. Your quote shows the exact count before you pay. Burmese costs a little more than Chinese or Malay because fewer translators work in it. Old handwritten household lists and faded papers may take longer, and we tell you before we start.
What Our Myanmar Clients Say
Here is what clients said after we translated their Myanmar papers.
Real Client Experiences
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ICA Upload Done Without Stress
"Yesterday I submitted my Burmese birth certificate for English translation. I was worried about ICA portal rules. They guided me clearly on WhatsApp. File came fast and clean. Upload was..."
Work Permit Papers Handled Well
"Recently my employer asked for English version of my Burmese employment letter. Timeline was short. Team replied quickly and explained each step. Translation looked clear and correct. MOM process moved..."
English Letter Into Burmese Done Properly
"Honestly I needed to send a letter to my family in Myanmar. My English draft was translated into Burmese nicely. Words felt natural and easy to read. They answered my..."
PR Application Support Was Clear
"During my PR application, ICA checklist made me nervous. My Burmese marriage paper needed English copy. They checked details carefully. No mistakes found later. Communication stayed simple and friendly. Submission..."
Payslip Translation For Loan Use
"Because I applied for bank loan in Singapore, my Burmese payslips required English version. They kept numbers correct and clear. Bank officer accepted without delay. Whole process online was easy...."
Fast Help For Medical Paper
"When clinic requested English copy of my Burmese medical report, I felt rushed. I contacted them in morning. By evening I received translated file. Doctor understood everything clearly. Service felt..."
School Certificate Accepted Quickly
"My daughter needed English translation of her Myanmar school certificate. Admission office in Singapore checked carefully. They accepted without asking questions. Team updated me often. Payment was fair and process..."
Clear Guidance During Re Submission
"Earlier my document was rejected due to unclear wording. This team corrected the Burmese to English translation properly. They double checked names and dates. ICA accepted second submission. I appreciated..."
Dependent Pass Documents Sorted
"For my wife dependent pass, several Burmese family papers needed English version. Checklist was long and confusing. They explained simply and handled carefully. All files delivered on time. Application moved..."
Employer Requested Quick Translation
"My company suddenly asked for English copy of my Burmese contract. Deadline was tight. Team worked fast and sent clear draft for review. Final file looked neat. HR approved without..."
Other Myanmar Papers and Guides You May Need
A Myanmar file rarely has one paper. We run the set as one job, so your name and NRC number read the same on every page.
Helpful guides
Several Documents? One Bundled Quote
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Common Questions About Burmese Translation in Singapore
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA or MOM accept a certified Burmese translation?
MOM does, and so do ROM and the Singapore Nursing Board. ICA usually does not on its own. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation in Singapore or Myanmar, or a private translation that is notarised or embassy-attested. ICA does not endorse any translation company. So for PR, citizenship and LTVP, we notarise our translation and SAL adds its apostille.
How much does Burmese translation cost in Singapore?
A certified Burmese translation starts at S$50 a page. The ICA version, with notary and SAL, starts at S$212.20 for a 1-page document, and each extra page adds S$50. Same-day translation adds S$20 a page. Long files and court sets are quoted per word. Send us a photo and you get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or an apostille?
For ICA, you do not need a separate step. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it with an apostille. We arrange it, and the S$87.20 fee is included. For a paper going to Myanmar, it is not enough on its own: Myanmar is not in the Apostille Convention, so the Myanmar Embassy's stamp comes after SAL.
My appointment is in a few days. Can you still help?
Often, yes. A short Burmese document sent before 11am on a weekday can usually be translated the same day. The notary and SAL steps depend on their schedules and usually add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp today with your date, and we will tell you honestly if it can be done.
Do I get a PDF and a paper copy? Do you need my original?
A clear photo or scan is enough to start, and your original can stay with you or in Myanmar. Certified work comes as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Notarised sets are made on paper, because the notary signs a real page, and you also get a PDF of the full set to upload. Collect it from our office, or we courier it for a small fee.
ICA asked for my household list for an LTVP. Do you translate Form 66/6?
Yes. The household list (Form 66/6, often called the family list) shows everyone living at one address, with NRC numbers and relationships. Send clear photos of every page, front and back. We translate each line, write out every NRC number and spell each name as in the passports. For an LTVP, ICA wants it notarised, so we arrange the notary and SAL too.
My name is spelt differently on my NRC and my passport. Is that a problem?
It is common, and it can be fixed on paper. Burmese names have no family name, and the English spelling of each part can vary. We spell your name as in your passport and add a short translator's note that lists the other spellings on your NRC or household list. That way the officer sees one person, not two.
I am a nurse. What does the Singapore Nursing Board need?
SNB asks for a certified official translation in English of any paper not in English. That is our certified translation; no notary is needed for that rule. Your employing hospital's HR team sends the application, so send us the licence and any transcripts, and we give you a signed English PDF for HR. If HR cannot see your originals, SNB wants notarised true copies.
Can you translate English into Burmese for the Myanmar Embassy?
Yes. We translate letters, consent forms and bona fide letters into Burmese, in Unicode unless you ask for Zawgyi. If the embassy wants it notarised, a Notary Public signs it and SAL adds its apostille, then it goes to the embassy. Check the embassy's own list first, as its rules can change.
Can you translate handwritten Burmese, chats or voice notes for court?
Yes. Household lists, letters and old school papers are often handwritten, and we translate them line by line. For a court or tribunal, we can also translate chats and recordings into English. The court rules ask for a translator's affidavit for any language other than Chinese, Malay and Tamil, so our translator swears one before a commissioner for oaths.
Get Your Burmese Translation Done the Right Way
Send photos of your Myanmar or English papers, tell us which office they are for, and get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.