Cambodian (Khmer) Translator in Singapore: English to Cambodian and Khmer to English
Need English to Cambodian translation services, a Khmer paper in English, or a Chinese paper in Khmer? Our native Khmer translators work in all three directions for ICA, MOM, schools, hospitals, banks and companies with teams or partners in Cambodia. Each office asks for a different level. MOM and schools accept 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 Khmer translation starts from S$48 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$210.20 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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Khmer Translation for ICA, MOM or Cambodia: 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 Cambodia? You need card 3.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our Khmer translator and our company, with a signed and dated statement that the translation is complete and correct.
- Used for: MOM work passes, schools, hospitals, banks, employers, visas abroad.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$48 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, LTVP and Student's Pass files with a Khmer birth certificate or family book.
- Extra step: SAL then authenticates every notarised document with an apostille. The S$87.20 SAL fee is included.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$210.20 for a 1-page document (S$48 translation + S$75 notary + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going to Cambodia: Embassy Legalisation
- Who signs it: The Notary Public, then SAL, then the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Singapore.
- Used for: Singapore papers or Khmer translations going to an office in Cambodia.
- From: Included with notarisation; embassy fees at cost.
One thing we will always tell you straight
Khmer, Thai and Lao scripts can look alike to someone who reads none of them. A paper sent to the wrong translator can come back wrong, or not come back at all. We check the script first and send Khmer only to a Khmer translator. Khmer names also put the family name first, so "Chey Vannak" is Mr Vannak of the Chey family. We follow the order in your passport and add a note if your papers differ. 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.
Khmer to English, English to Khmer and Chinese to Khmer
Our Khmer translators work in three main directions: Khmer to English for an office in Singapore, English to Khmer for an office or family in Cambodia, and Chinese to Khmer for companies with Chinese papers and Cambodian partners. We translate directly, without a step through English, when a translator for that pair is free. Khmer papers often use Khmer numerals (០១២៣) and may show a date in more than one calendar. We write every number in Western digits and show the Western date, so the officer can check it against your passport.
Also: Khmer numerals, Western dates, family-name-first order, handwritten entries, faded stamps
Handwritten entries and faded stamps are common in older Cambodian records. Send sharp photos taken in daylight. If a word cannot be read, we mark it "illegible" rather than guess, and tell you before we start. Khmer is a rarer language in Singapore, so the rate is a little higher than for Chinese or Malay.
Cambodian Documents We Translate From and Into Khmer
These are the papers Khmer clients send us most. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
Birth and Marriage Certificates
The birth certificate (សំបុត្រកំណើត) for ICA PR, citizenship and a child's school place, see birth certificate translation for ICA files. The marriage certificate, see marriage certificate translation for ICA and ROM.
Family Book, Residence Book and ID Card
Family book and residence book for ICA family files, see family book and household register translation. The Khmer national ID card, see identity card translation.
Orphanage, Welfare and Consent Papers
See adoption document translation.
Company Papers Into Khmer
Registers, contracts and notices. See business translation.
Khmer Translation From Cambodia 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 every page, the back of each page and every stamp. Add your passport page so we can match the spelling and order of your name. Tell us which office the paper is for. Your originals can stay in Cambodia.
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 Khmer translator does the work. A second person checks every name, date and number 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. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Clients Trust Our Khmer Translators
What you get with every Khmer paper we translate.
Native Khmer Translators
Your paper is translated by a person who reads Khmer as a first language, then checked by a second person. We do not invent titles or counts for our team.
Names, Dates and Numbers Checked
Every name is spelt and ordered as in your passport. Every Khmer numeral 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 Khmer 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 Chinese Company Register Translated Directly Into Khmer
This is how a typical company job of this kind runs. It shows our usual process, not one named client.
Company Register Translation
Shareholder register (股东名册)
A 1-page register in Simplified Chinese, with company and personal seals and registration numbers.
What the client needed
A company in Singapore with a Chinese register for Khmer readers
- Leave the company names, the company and personal seals, and the registration numbers as they are.
- A Khmer reader still had to know where each seal sat.
What we did
Direct translation, layout kept, seals marked
- The company sends a clear scan and tells us what to leave untouched.
- We reply within an hour with a fixed, itemised price and the page count.
- A Khmer translator translates every other line directly from Chinese into Khmer and keeps the table layout.
- Each seal is marked "[seal, not translated as instructed]" so a Khmer reader knows it is there.
- A second person checks every name, date and number against the original.
How Much Does Khmer Translation Cost in Singapore?
Personal papers are priced per page, and long business files per word. 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$48 for each extra page
- PDF for upload plus the signed paper set
Certified Khmer Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- Khmer to English or English to Khmer
- For MOM, schools, hospitals, banks and employers
- Same day: +S$20 a page, short documents sent before 11am on a weekday
Business and Long Files
QuotedStarting from
- Contracts, registers, manuals and staff notices
- English or Chinese into Khmer
- Fixed word count before we start
Worked example: an ICA family file. A Cambodian applicant needs a 1-page birth certificate and a 3-page family book translated for an ICA PR file. Birth certificate, notarised: S$210.20. Family book, notarised: S$210.20 + 2 extra pages × S$48 = S$306.20. Total: from S$516.40, 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. Khmer costs a little more than Chinese or Malay because fewer translators work in it. Old handwritten records and faded papers may take longer, and we tell you before we start.
What Our Khmer Clients Say
Here is what clients said after we translated their Khmer and English papers.
Real Client Experiences
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My Embassy File Was Finally Accepted
"Weeks ago my embassy returned documents due to unclear English version. I then chose professional Cambodian translation support Singapore residents recommend. They reviewed every detail carefully. New translation matched original..."
Stress Free PR Document Preparation
"Preparing PR file was confusing and stressful for my family. We used trusted Cambodian language translation service for Khmer papers. They explained each step clearly. ICA portal upload worked first..."
Clear English For My Bank Review
"Bank asked for English copy of my Khmer income proof before loan approval. I searched reliable Cambodian translation services in Singapore quickly. They kept numbers accurate and format neat. Officer..."
Work Pass Timeline Was Very Tight
"My employment pass renewal had strict timeline from employer. Khmer contract needed English translation urgently. I found Cambodian document translation team online. They delivered same day. HR checked and approved..."
School Admission Became Easier
"My son applied to secondary school in Singapore. His Khmer school records required English version. We chose experienced Cambodian translator from this website. Translation looked clean and easy to read...."
Medical Paper Needed Quick Action
"Hospital requested English copy of my Khmer medical report before treatment. I contacted this Cambodian translation service late evening. They responded kindly and worked fast. Doctor understood details clearly. Everything..."
English Letter For My Parents
"I wrote an English letter for my parents in Cambodia. I needed simple Khmer version. This Cambodian translation service Singapore based team translated with natural tone. My parents understood easily...."
Re Submission Problem Solved Properly
"Earlier translation from another company caused ICA rejection due to small name error. I switched to skilled Cambodian translation Singapore team. They double checked spellings and dates. New English copy..."
Smooth WhatsApp Handling Experience
"I live far from city and prefer online service only. This Cambodian translation Singapore provider allowed WhatsApp sharing. I sent Khmer marriage paper photo. Final English file looked correct and..."
Employer Trusted The Translation
"My company required Khmer to English translation for internal record review. We selected your reliable service. Work was neat and accurate. Management approved without changes. Pricing felt fair compared to..."
Other Cambodian Papers and Guides You May Need
A Cambodian file rarely has one paper. We run the set as one job, so every name reads 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 Khmer Translation in Singapore
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA or MOM accept a certified Khmer translation?
MOM does, and so do most schools and hospitals. ICA usually does not on its own. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation in Singapore or Cambodia, 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 Khmer translation cost in Singapore?
A certified Khmer translation starts at S$48 a page. The ICA version, with notary and SAL, starts at S$210.20 for a 1-page document, and each extra page adds S$48. Business files are S$0.20 a word. Same-day translation adds S$20 a page. 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 Cambodia, it is not enough on its own: Cambodia is not in the Apostille Convention, so the Cambodian Embassy's stamp comes after SAL.
My appointment is in a few days. Can you still help?
Often, yes. A short Khmer 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 in Cambodia. 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.
My name is in a different order on my Khmer papers and my passport. What happens?
We follow your passport. Khmer names put the family name first, while some passports and forms put it last, and the English spelling can vary too. We spell and order your name as in the passport and add a short translator's note that shows how it appears in Khmer. That way the officer sees one person.
Can you translate a Cambodian family book or residence book?
Yes. Send clear photos of every page, including pages that only carry a stamp, because officers often want the whole book. We translate each member's line, write out the dates and numbers, and keep the table layout. For ICA, we notarise the translation and SAL adds its apostille.
Can you translate orphanage or welfare papers for an adoption?
Yes. We translate orphanage records, welfare reports and consent letters from Cambodian offices, and keep every stamp and blank field as it is. A blank line stays blank and is marked "blank in the original". Our adoption document translation page explains what the Singapore court needs.
My paper was translated by someone else. Can you certify it?
We do not sign another person's translation. We can check it against the Khmer original and, if it is sound, re-issue it as our own translation under our signature. That is often quicker than starting again. If the first version has errors, we fix them before we sign.
Do you translate Chinese or English papers into Khmer for a company?
Yes. We translate contracts, company registers, manuals and staff notices into Khmer, from English or directly from Chinese. Tell us what to leave untouched, such as company names, seals or registration numbers, and we mark those clearly. Long files are priced per word, and the count is fixed before we start.
Get Your Khmer Translation Done the Right Way
Send photos of your Khmer, English or Chinese papers, tell us who will read them, and get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.