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Certified UK police certificate (ACRO) translation in Panama

The ACRO Police Certificate from the United Kingdom is issued in English, so a residency filing in Panama needs it translated into Spanish. A Certified Public Translator (TPA) registered with MIRE signs and seals the translation under Executive Decree 975 of 2017, apostille included. British applicants use it for Friendly Nations, the SEM visa and other residency routes. It costs from $20 per 250-word page and arrives in up to 3 business days.

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From $20–45
Delivery up to 3 business days (documents up to 10 pages)
Legal basis: Executive Decree 975 of 2017

What do you need your UK police certificate translated for?

How much does it cost?

Translating an ACRO Police Certificate costs $20 for the first 250-word page (English ↔ Spanish), plus $0.08 per additional word, with no rounding up to full pages. Panama's 7% ITBMS tax is added on top. A one-page certificate comes to $21.40 with tax, and a two-page certificate of 500 words comes to $42.80. We count the real words in your PDF, apostille included, and quote before you pay.

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?

  1. 1Upload your document in the online quote or send it on WhatsApp.
  2. 2Get your exact quote in under 60 seconds; if your document is longer than 10 pages, we prepare a special volume price.
  3. 3Pay with Yappy from your app; confirmation is instant.
  4. 4A Certified Public Translator (TPA) registered with MIRE translates, signs and seals your document.
  5. 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?

Apostille your ACRO certificate first at the FCDO Legalisation Office in the United Kingdom, then have it translated in Panama so the apostille is part of the translation. Translating before apostilling is the most common mistake and forces you to redo the work. You handle that step directly with the FCDO or through your attorney. Lingo does not provide apostilles, but we tell you the right order. The translation takes up to 3 business days.

Frequently asked questions

Do you translate the ACRO Police Certificate?
Yes. The UK police certificate issued by ACRO comes in English, and a TPA registered with MIRE translates it into Spanish for Friendly Nations, SEM or residency in Panama, from $20 per 250-word page. Apostille it first at the FCDO Legalisation Office in the UK, then send it to us so the apostille is included in the translation.
Can a translator in the UK do it instead?
Not for a filing in Panama. Only a Certified Public Translator certified by MEDUCA under Executive Decree 975 of 2017 and registered with MIRE can sign and seal translations that the National Immigration Service accepts. A translation made in the UK, even a certified one, would normally have to be redone here. For use in other countries, the receiving authority's rules apply.
How much does it cost, and how long does it take?
It costs $20 per 250-word page plus $0.08 per additional word, with Panama's 7% ITBMS on top; a one-page certificate comes to $21.40. Standard delivery takes up to 3 business days, and Express delivers in 1 business day (+50%) if your appointment is close. Same-day (+100%) applies only if you pay before 11:00 a.m. and a translator is available.
How recent does my ACRO certificate need to be?
The certificate does not expire by itself, but Immigration generally expects a recent one, often issued within the last three to six months. The exact window depends on the route and the reviewing officer, so request, apostille and translate it close to your filing date to avoid being asked for a new one. The translation itself takes up to 3 business days in Standard.
Our company is relocating several UK employees under SEM. Can you handle all their certificates?
Yes. Each employee's ACRO certificate gets its own signed and sealed translation, ready for their file under the SEM regime created by Law 41 of 2007. Send the whole set in one conversation and you get one quote before any work starts. Companies with recurring volume can be invoiced monthly, on terms arranged with our team. Your HR team or immigration attorney confirms each document list.

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