Tamil Translation Services in Singapore
Need a Tamil translator? Our Tamil translation services in Singapore cover Tamil to English for ICA PR and citizenship files, MOM and Student's Pass papers and the courts, from Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Malaysia or Singapore. We also translate English to Tamil for Singapore offices, hospitals and families. Every name follows your passport, initials included. For ICA files, we arrange the Notary Public and the SAL step.
Quick answer: A certified Tamil translation starts from S$40 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$202.20 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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Certified, Notarised or Apostilled Tamil Translation: Which One Do You Need?
The office that reads your paper decides the route. MOM, schools, hospitals and banks take a certified translation. ICA files need card 2. A paper going to India or Sri Lanka needs card 3.
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, vaccination checks, schools, hospitals, banks and employers.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$40 per page.
2. Notarised Translation (for ICA)
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore (a senior lawyer), who notarises our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship, LTVP and Student's Pass files.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$202.20 for a 1-page document (S$40 translation + S$75 notary + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going to India or Sri Lanka
- Who signs it: The Notary Public, then SAL, and for Sri Lanka the Sri Lankan High Commission too.
- Used for: Singapore papers in English or Tamil for a land office, court, bank or school in India or Sri Lanka.
- From: Included with notarisation; High Commission fee quoted on request.
One thing we will always tell you straight
Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil papers look alike but are not the same. Indian certificates often use initials for the father's name and mix Tamil with English. Sri Lankan papers use their own office names, and many are partly in English already. One Tamil name can also be spelt several ways in English. So we never guess. Your passport decides every spelling, we write out what an initial stands for only when the paper shows it, and we translate only the parts that are not already in English.
Partly Tamil Birth Certificates and Other Papers: Tamil to English and English to Tamil
We work in both directions, and the person who translates is a native Tamil speaker. Tamil to English: papers from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Sri Lanka (Jaffna, Batticaloa, Colombo), Malaysia and Singapore, typed or handwritten. Partly Tamil papers: many birth certificates are mostly English with Tamil entries, stamps or side notes. We translate every Tamil part, keep the English as printed, and tell you before you pay. English to Tamil: formal Tamil for official letters and forms, plain Tamil for notices and leaflets, as the reader needs. Names: initials, "s/o" and "d/o", and South Indian name order are kept as issued, and every spelling follows your passport. Audio and video: Tamil recordings are first written down in Tamil, then translated. See our transcription services page.
Also: Tamil to and from Sinhala, Malay and other Indian languages on request
Tell us the pair and we confirm the price and date before we start.
Tamil Documents We Translate, From and Into Tamil
Each document has its own page with the full route and price. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
Tamil to English: Family Papers
Birth certificate translation (Indian and Sri Lankan, full or partly Tamil), marriage certificate translation and divorce certificate translation, and death certificate translation for probate and banks.
Tamil to English: School, Health and Police
Marksheets and degree certificates. Vaccination records and medical reports, see medical translation. Police clearance translation and family or community certificates.
English to Tamil
Letters and power of attorney translation for property in India. Leaflets, forms and notices for hospitals, councils and agencies in Singapore. Company profiles and employee notices.
Tamil to English Translation From Chennai or Jaffna: Upload, Pay, Courier
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 all stamps. Add a photo of the passport page of each person named so we can match the spelling. Tell us which office the translation is for.
Get a fixed quote within an hour
We reply with an itemised price, tell you which parts are already in English, and tell you whether you need the notary and SAL steps.
Human translation and a second check
A native Tamil translator does the work. A second person checks every name, initial, date and number against the original and the passport.
Delivery in the right format
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) ready to upload to ICA, plus the signed paper set. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Clients Trust Us With Tamil Translation
What you get with every Tamil translation we do.
Native Tamil Translators
Real people who know Indian and Sri Lankan office words. We do not claim credentials we cannot show.
Names and Initials Checked Twice
A second person checks every name, initial, date and number against the original and your passport.
Your Papers Stay Private
Your files are seen only by the people working on them. We do not paste them into public AI tools.
Honest Timelines
Certified translation takes 24 to 48 hours. With the notary and SAL steps, allow 3 to 7 working days. We tell you the real date, not a nice one.
A Typical Job: A Tamil Vaccination Record Translated for a Singapore Pass
A client sent us a 2-page vaccination record in Tamil for the vaccination clearance needed before a long-term pass in Singapore. The vaccine names were in English, but other entries and stamps were in Tamil.
Vaccination Record Translation
Original
2-page vaccination record: vaccine names in English, other entries and stamps in Tamil.
What the client needed
Vaccination clearance before a long-term pass
- Vaccine names in English sat next to Tamil entries and stamps.
- The officer had to find each dose quickly.
What we did
Translated, laid out and checked
- We matched the name to the passport.
- We translated every Tamil entry and stamp.
- We kept the vaccine names as printed.
- We set out the dates in a clear table, and a second person checked every date.
- No notary was needed, because this check takes a certified translation, so the client got a signed PDF.
How Much Does Tamil Translation Cost in Singapore?
You get a fixed price before we start. Personal papers are priced per page. Long files are priced per word. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- Tamil to English or English to Tamil
- Parts already in English are not translated again
- Signed PDF, paper copy on request
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$40 for each extra page
- PDF for the ICA upload plus the signed paper set
Long Files (per word)
QuotedStarting from
- Leaflets, notices, statements and chats
- Repeated text counted once
- Same-day translation of a short document: +S$20 a page, if sent before 11am on a weekday. The notary and SAL steps still take a few working days.
Worked example: one family, two routes (from real enquiries). A family needs a 1-page partly Tamil birth certificate for an ICA PR file and a 2-page vaccination record for a child's pass. Birth certificate, notarised for ICA: S$202.20. Vaccination record, certified: 2 pages × S$40 = S$80. Total: from S$282.20. The certified record is ready in 24 to 48 hours; the notarised certificate in 3 to 7 working days. Your quote shows the exact page count before you pay. Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil are standard for us. Old handwritten land records, very faded papers and pairs such as Tamil to Sinhala may cost more or take longer, and we tell you before we start.
What Clients Say About Our Tamil Translation
Here is what clients said after we translated their Tamil papers.
Real Client Experiences
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My File Moved Ahead Without Delay
"At first I was unsure about changing my English contract into Tamil. It was for family land matter. They handled every line with care. I read it twice at home...."
Exactly What I Needed For School
"During my college plan, my Tamil mark sheet had to be in Malay. I was worried about subject names. They arranged everything correctly. I showed it to my school office...."
Helped Me Close My Case Quickly
"When my English statement needed Tamil translation, time was short. I explained my situation. They prepared it the same day. The wording felt natural. I managed to complete my submission..."
Very Pleased With The Final Draft
"My Tamil employment letter had to be turned into English for job use. I was serious about small details. They followed the original exactly. I compared both pages carefully. Everything..."
Big Relief Before My Travel Date
"Preparing my English travel form into Tamil felt urgent. My flight date was near. They completed it within hours. I checked names and passport number. It matched perfectly. I felt..."
Nicely Written And Easy To Read
"My Tamil bank paper had to be translated into Malay. I wanted the amounts written correctly. They did a careful job. I showed it to the finance officer. It was..."
Gave Me Full Confidence
"Submitting my English consent letter in Tamil was important for family approval. I did not want spelling issues. They prepared a well arranged copy. I felt proud handing it over."
Thankful For The Quick Turnaround
"My Tamil birth extract needed English translation for overseas use. I contacted them late afternoon. By evening it was ready. I checked every detail. It looked correct. I was truly..."
Worked Out Perfectly For My Office
"Sending my English company profile into Tamil was part of our local plan. I wanted it written in simple language. They delivered a neat version. My team approved it happily."
No Second Visit Needed
"My Tamil family card had to be translated into Malay. I was afraid of missing details. They kept everything the same as original. I submitted it once and it was..."
Other Tamil Documents and Guides
Most Tamil files have more than one paper. We run the set as one job, so every name and initial is spelt the same way on every page.
Helpful guides
Several Documents? One Bundled Quote
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Common Questions About Tamil Translation
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA accept a certified Tamil translation, or must it be notarised?
For ICA, plan for notarised. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation (in Singapore, India or Sri Lanka), or a private translation that is notarised or embassy-attested. A company stamp alone is not enough. MOM, schools and the vaccination check usually take a certified translation. We do the translation and the notary step in one order.
How much does Tamil to English translation cost in Singapore?
A certified Tamil translation starts at S$40 a page. The ICA version, with notary and SAL, starts at S$202.20 for a 1-page document, and each extra page adds S$40. Long files such as leaflets start at S$0.15 a word. Send us the scan and you get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or an apostille from India for ICA?
You do not need an Indian apostille for ICA. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it, and since 16 September 2021 it does this with an apostille. The S$87.20 fee is in our notarised price. Extra stamps matter only when a Singapore paper is going abroad.
My ICA appointment is in a few days. Can you still help?
Often, yes. A short Tamil document sent before 11am on a weekday can be translated the same day for S$20 more a page. The notary and SAL steps depend on their diaries and usually add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, and we tell you honestly whether it is possible.
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 stays with you. A certified translation comes as a signed PDF, with paper on request. A notarised set is made on paper, because the notary signs a physical page, and you also get a PDF of the full set to upload to ICA. If you need a certified true copy of the original, we can arrange that too.
My birth certificate is only partly in Tamil. Do I still need a translation?
Yes. ICA needs every part that is not in English translated, including stamps and handwritten notes. We translate the Tamil parts, keep the English as printed, and lay it out so the officer can match each line. Partly Tamil papers usually cost less, and we tell you the price before you pay.
How do you handle initials in Tamil names?
We keep them as the paper shows them. An initial such as "S." often stands for the father's name. We spell it out only if the paper or your passport does, and we never turn an initial into a first name. If your papers differ, we add a short translator's note so the officer sees one person.
My name is spelt differently on my certificate and passport. Which do you use?
Your passport's spelling, because that is what the officer checks. One Tamil name can be written as Kumar, Kumaar or Kumār. If two papers in your file spell it differently, we follow the passport and add a short note. Send a passport photo with your file.
Does Sri Lanka accept an apostille? And India?
India does: it has been in the Apostille Convention since 2005, so it accepts the SAL apostille on a Singapore paper. Sri Lanka is not a party to the Convention, so a Singapore paper for Sri Lanka usually also needs the Sri Lankan High Commission's stamp. For ICA, neither matters: the Singapore notary and SAL steps are enough.
Can you translate Tamil videos or voice notes for a court case?
Yes. We write down the Tamil first, then translate it into English with time stamps and speaker names. For the Singapore courts, a translation usually needs a translator's affidavit. The courts also run their own Tamil to English service for documents at S$45 a page, which needs at least 4 weeks. We tell you which suits your date.
Get Your Tamil Translation Done the Right Way
Send a photo of your paper and your passport page, tell us which office it is for, and get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.