Certified language certificate translation in Panama

A certified translation of a language certificate, such as a TOEFL, IELTS, TestDaF or DELE result, is signed and sealed in Panama by a Certified Public Translator (TPA) registered with MIRE, under Executive Decree 975 of 2017. It is a short document, so it costs from $20 per 250-word page and arrives in up to 3 business days. It is usually requested for admissions, visas and job applications when the institution works in another language.

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From $20–25

Delivery up to 3 business days (documents up to 10 pages)

Legal basis: Executive Decree 975 of 2017

What do you need your language certificate translated for?

Admissions
Universities and programs ask for your language proficiency certificate in translation when it was not issued in the language they work in.
Study and work visas
Consulates may ask for your language certificate, translated, to support a study or work visa application alongside the rest of your file.
Jobs and associations
Employers and professional associations that require proof of your language level may ask for the certificate in certified translation.

How much does it cost?

Translating a language certificate costs $20 for the first 250-word page, plus $0.08 per additional word, with no rounding up to full pages. Panama's 7% ITBMS tax is added on top. These certificates usually fit within the base rate, so they normally come to $21.40 with tax. For German ↔ Spanish, such as a TestDaF result, the page costs $25 and each additional word $0.10.

How long does it take?

Standard delivery takes up to 3 business days. Express delivers in 1 business day (+50%), and Same-day (+100%) applies only when you pay before 11:00 a.m. and a translator is available. These timelines apply to documents of up to 10 pages (2,500 words); for longer documents we prepare a special volume price and confirm the timeline on WhatsApp. You see the exact timeline in your quote before paying.

How does it work?

1Upload your document in the online quote or send it on WhatsApp.
2Get your exact quote in under 60 seconds; if your document is longer than 10 pages, we prepare a special volume price.
3Pay with Yappy from your app; confirmation is instant.
4A Certified Public Translator (TPA) registered with MIRE translates, signs and seals your document.
5Receive the signed and sealed PDF by WhatsApp or email at no cost, plus the printed original at your door: free in Panama City when your order adds up to 6 pages or more (one page = 250 words); $3 for 1 to 5 pages.

Do you need an apostille before or after the translation?

A language certificate normally does not need an apostille; a certified translation by a TPA registered with MIRE is enough when the institution asks for it in another language. Some institutions accept online score verification instead, so check what your destination requires. Lingo does not provide apostilles or notarization, and we tell you in your quote what applies. The translation takes up to 3 business days.

Frequently asked questions

Which language certificates do you translate?

TOEFL, IELTS, TestDaF and DELE, among others. Certificates issued in English or German are translated into Spanish, and those issued in Spanish, like the DELE, into English or German. French certificates such as DELF and DALF are coming soon. A TPA registered with MIRE reproduces scores, scales, dates and verification details in full, from $20 per 250-word page.

How much does it cost, and how fast can I have it?

From $20 per 250-word page plus Panama's 7% ITBMS; because it is short, it usually comes to $21.40 with tax. Standard delivery takes up to 3 business days. If your admission or visa deadline is close, Express delivers in 1 business day (+50%), and Same-day (+100%) applies only if you pay before 11:00 a.m. and a translator is available.

Does the translation replace my original certificate?

No. The translation goes with the original certificate, or with its online verification, and does not replace it. We deliver the translation signed and sealed by a TPA registered with MIRE, under Executive Decree 975 of 2017, so you can file it together with the document issued by the testing organization. The signed PDF reaches you by WhatsApp or email at no cost.

My TOEFL or IELTS results are in English. When would I need them in Spanish?

When a Panamanian university, employer or professional association asks for your documents in Spanish. Each institution sets its own rules, and some accept online score verification, so check before you order. If a translation is needed, a TPA registered with MIRE translates your full score report, from $20 per 250-word page, in up to 3 business days.

Can you translate my DELE certificate into English or German?

Yes. The DELE is issued in Spanish, so we translate it into English or German for programs, employers or consulates abroad, signed and sealed by a TPA registered with MIRE. English costs $20 per 250-word page and German $25, plus 7% ITBMS. The receiving institution decides what it accepts, so confirm its requirements before you order.

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