Estonian Translation Service in Singapore
Moving to Singapore from Estonia, running an Estonian company from here, or sending Singapore papers to Tallinn? Our Estonian translation service in Singapore covers Estonian to English and English to Estonian for ICA, MOM, ACRA, banks, schools and offices in Estonia. A native Estonian translator does the work by hand, and a second person checks every name, letter and number.
Quick answer: A certified Estonian translation starts from S$75 a page and usually takes 2 to 3 working days, as Estonian is a rarer language. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$237.20 for a 1-page document and usually takes 5 to 9 working days in total. Need it fast? Same-day is not always possible for Estonian. Send it before 11am on a weekday and ask, and we tell you honestly within the hour.
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Certified, Notarised or Apostilled: Which Estonian Translation Do You Need?
The office that reads your translation decides which version you need. Filing with ICA? You only need card 2.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our translator and our company, with a signed and dated statement that the translation is complete and correct.
- Used for: MOM passes, ACRA filings, banks, schools and employers.
- Time: 2 to 3 working days.
- From: S$75 per page.
2. Notarised Translation
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore (a senior lawyer), who notarises our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship and LTVP files.
- Extra step: SAL then authenticates every notarised document with an apostille. The S$87.20 SAL fee is included.
- Time: The translation time plus 3 to 7 working days for the notary and SAL.
- From: S$237.20 for a 1-page document (S$75 translation + S$75 notary + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going to Estonia
- Who signs it: The Notary Public, then SAL.
- Used for: Singapore papers going to Estonian state offices, banks or the business register.
- From: Included with notarisation.
One thing we will always tell you straight
In Estonia, official translations are made by a "vandetõlk", a sworn translator under Estonia's Sworn Translators Act. Singapore has no state-appointed sworn translators, so we cannot give you that seal. But Estonia's Ministry of Justice says Estonian state offices must accept a translation certified abroad by a sworn translator, a notary or another competent official. A Singapore notarised translation with SAL's apostille fits that route. Other EU countries are different: an English translation with an apostille does not work everywhere in the EU, and many offices want their own language. So tell us the country and office first, and we tell you honestly what will work.
Estonian Papers Old and New, Including Soviet-Era Records
Estonian uses the Latin alphabet with the letters õ, ä, ö, ü, š and ž. Tell us the year your paper was issued. Papers issued since 1991 are often printed from the population register or the e-Business Register, sometimes with a digital signature only. Many Soviet-era papers (before 1991) are in both Estonian and Russian, or only in Russian. We translate every part and mark which language each part was in. Our Russian translation team checks the Russian. Digitally signed files (such as .asice or .bdoc containers) have no ink stamp. We translate the document and add a note with the signer's name and the date of the digital signature.
Also: Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Finnish
We work both ways. Estonian to English is for Singapore offices. English to Estonian is for Estonian offices, banks and schools. Estonian is rarer here than French or Chinese, so we confirm the translator and the date before you pay. Latvian, Lithuanian and Finnish are different languages, not dialects of Estonian.
Estonian Documents We Translate, and Where Each One Goes
Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Birth and Marriage Records
Sünnitõend (birth certificate), see birth certificate translation. Abielutõend, see marriage certificate translation.
Divorce and Police Records
A divorce certificate or court judgment, see divorce certificate translation. A criminal records extract, see police clearance translation.
Degrees and Diplomas
Diplom and akadeemiline õiend (transcript), see academic certificate translation.
Company Papers
An e-Business Register extract and articles of association, see business translation.
Going Into Estonian
A Singapore birth certificate for an Estonian office, or a power of attorney, see power of attorney translation.
Estonian to English Translation From Overseas: Upload, Pay, Receive
Four simple steps, and your originals can stay in Estonia.
Send clear photos, scans or the signed file
Include every page. For a digital file, send the original signed container, not only a screenshot. Tell us the office that will read it.
Get a fixed price within an hour
We reply during office hours with an itemised price and a real date, and we tell you if an Estonian sworn translator is needed instead.
Native translator and second check
A native Estonian translator does the work by hand. A second person checks every letter (õ, ä, ö, ü), date and number against the original and your passport.
Delivery
Certified: a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Notarised: one PDF of the full set (copy of the original, translation, notarial certificate and SAL certificate) for upload, plus the signed paper set. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Estonian Clients Trust Us With Their Papers
What you get with every Estonian job we take on.
Native Estonian Translators
Estonian papers go to a native Estonian translator, not to a machine. We do not claim titles we do not hold.
Every Letter and Date Checked
A second person checks õ, ä, ö and ü in names, every date and every number.
Your Papers Stay Private
Your documents are not pasted into public AI tools, and we sign an NDA on request.
Honest Timelines
Estonian is a rarer language, so we give you a real date before you pay, not a fast one we cannot keep.
A Typical Job: An Estonian Certificate or Company Extract, Translated for Singapore
This is how a typical Estonian job runs. It shows our usual process, not one named client. Most Estonian files we are asked about are a birth or marriage certificate for an ICA file, or a company extract for a bank.
Estonian Document Translation
Original
A scan, or the original digitally signed file.
What the client needed
Estonian certificate for ICA, or a company extract for a bank
- Estonian letters such as õ, ä, ö and ü in names.
- A digitally signed file has no ink stamp to translate.
What we did
From a scan or signed file to a ready set
- You send a scan or the signed file.
- We confirm a native translator and give you a fixed date.
- The translation keeps every Estonian letter in names.
- We note any digital signature.
- For ICA, it then goes to a Notary Public and to SAL.
How Much Does Estonian Translation Cost in Singapore?
You pay per page for certificates and per word for long files, and you get a fixed price before we start. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
Notarised for ICA
5-9 daysStarting from · 1-page document, notary + SAL included
- Includes the notary fee (S$75) and the SAL fee (S$87.20)
- +S$75 for each extra page
- PDF for upload plus the signed paper set
Certified Translation
2-3 daysStarting from
- Estonian to English or English to Estonian
- For MOM, ACRA, banks and schools
- Signed PDF, paper copy on request
Long Files
QuotedFixed price before we start
- Contracts, company papers and reports
- Same-day: +S$20 a page only when a translator is free; ask first
Worked example. A spouse needs an Estonian birth certificate (1 page) and a marriage certificate (1 page) for an ICA LTVP file. Birth certificate, notarised: S$237.20. Marriage certificate, notarised: S$237.20. Total: from S$474.40, ready in about 5 to 9 working days. This assumes each document gets its own notarial certificate and SAL apostille. Your quote shows the exact count before you pay. Estonian costs more than common languages and takes a little longer. Soviet-era papers with Russian parts, handwritten or faded pages may take longer again, and we tell you before we start.
What Our Estonian Clients Say
Here is what clients said after we translated their papers.
Real Client Experiences
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I felt guided properly
"I walked in with my Estonian birth paper and many doubts. You explained everything in calm and simple words. Names were checked carefully. ICA accepted the English copy without issue...."
My work pass stayed safe
"For MOM submission, my Estonian job letter needed English version. Your team checked job title and dates twice. HR did not question anything. Because of your careful work, my joining..."
Business file handled clearly
"Our company needed Estonian version of a supply agreement. This platform kept the meaning simple and exact. Our Tallinn partner replied without confusion. The deal moved ahead smoothly. That clear..."
PR process became smooth
"I was worried about my Estonian marriage record for PR. Your staff explained what ICA looks for. Spellings matched passport perfectly. Submission went through without delay. I felt real relief..."
Numbers remained correct
"My Estonian bank paper was important for PR review. You clearly told me numbers would stay exact. I checked line by line. Everything matched properly. That accuracy gave me strong..."
My child admission cleared
"School asked for English copy of Estonian report card. This translation agency followed the format carefully. Admission office accepted it without extra request. That really helped my child start school..."
Hospital visit went smoothly
"I needed English copy of my Estonian medical report. Words were kept easy and clear. Doctor read it fully without questions. My checkup continued without delay. I am thankful for..."
Family visit approved fast
"For my mother visit pass, Estonian family paper had to be translated. Their experts handled it gently. Names matched passport exactly. Approval came smoothly. That help meant a lot to..."
Shipping cleared on time
"Our goods from Estonia reached Singapore port. English version of Estonian papers was required quickly. The team delivered within promised time. Cargo was released smoothly. That saved our company from..."
Communication felt honest
"When I called about my Estonian birth record, answers were clear and patient. I never felt rushed. Draft copy was shared before final. That small step built strong trust for..."
Other Services and Guides for Estonian Files
Estonian files often mix personal and company papers. We run the set as one job, so every name is spelt the same way.
Helpful guides
Several Documents? One Bundled Quote
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Common Questions About Estonian Translation in Singapore
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA or MOM accept a certified Estonian translation?
MOM, yes. A certified English translation by a translation company is enough for an Estonian degree in a pass application. ICA, plan for notarised. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised or embassy-attested, and it endorses no translation company. For an Estonian birth certificate in a PR or LTVP file, we do both steps in one order.
How much does Estonian translation cost in Singapore?
A certified Estonian translation starts at S$75 a page. The ICA version, with notary and SAL, starts at S$237.20 for a 1-page document, and each extra page adds S$75. Long files are quoted per word. Estonian costs more than common languages because fewer translators work in it. Send a scan and you get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or an apostille?
Not as a separate step. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it, and since 16 September 2021 it does this with an apostille. We arrange it, and the S$87.20 fee is included. Estonia has been in the Apostille Convention since 2001, so it accepts that apostille with no embassy stamp.
My deadline is in a few days. Can you still help?
Tell us the date first. A short Estonian certificate usually takes 2 to 3 working days, and same-day depends on a translator being free. The notary and SAL steps for ICA add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, and we will tell you honestly within the hour whether it can be done.
Do I get a PDF and a paper copy? Do you need my original?
A clear scan or the signed digital file is enough to start, so your originals can stay in Estonia. Certified jobs come as a signed PDF, with paper on request. Notarised sets are made on paper, because the notary signs a real page, and you also get one PDF of the full set to upload. Collect it from our office, or we courier it for a small fee.
Will an office in Estonia accept a translation made in Singapore, or do I need a vandetõlk?
Often a Singapore translation works. Estonia's Ministry of Justice says state offices must accept a translation certified abroad by a sworn translator, a notary or a competent official, so a notarised translation with SAL's apostille fits. Courts, banks and private firms may set their own rules. Ask the office first, and if it insists on an Estonian vandetõlk, we tell you before you pay.
Can you translate Soviet-era papers in Estonian and Russian?
Yes. Many papers from before 1991 are in Estonian and Russian side by side, or only in Russian. We translate every part into English and mark which language each part was in. Old place names and the "Estonian SSR" stay as printed, with a short note on today's names.
My company papers are digitally signed e-Residency files. Can you translate them?
Yes. Send the original signed file, not only a screenshot. We translate the document and add a note with the signer's name and the date of the digital signature, since there is no ink stamp to translate. If a Singapore bank or ACRA wants a paper set, we can have the translation notarised.
Will one English translation with an apostille work in every EU country?
Not always. An apostille removes the need for embassy legalisation, but it does not change the language rule. Many EU offices, for example in France, Germany or Spain, want a translation into their own language, often by their own sworn translator. Tell us which country the paper is for, and we tell you honestly what will work.
My name has õ or ä, but my passport spells it differently. What do you write?
We write your name exactly as printed on the Estonian paper, with every letter. Where your passport uses a plain form, such as "o" for "õ", we add a short translator's note linking the two spellings, so the officer sees one person, not two.
Get Your Estonian Translation Done Right the First Time
Send photos or the signed file, tell us the office that will read it, and get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.