Sworn translator in Abidjan
TradExpert arranges the sworn translation of official Ivorian documents into English. Every certified translation carries the stamp, signature and accreditation number of an expert accredited by the Court of Appeal of Abidjan.
From 12,000 FCFA per page. Quote in 15 to 20 minutes, delivery within 72 hours.
What the office does
We take your request, count the actual pages, quote a firm price, assign the file to the expert qualified for your language pair and document type, then deliver the certified translation, stamped, signed and bearing the expert's accreditation number. The office is the desk; the partner expert is the one who certifies and carries professional liability. You know exactly who does what, and on what authority your document will be accepted.
This English section is written for people whose files are read in English: Ivorians applying to English-speaking universities, members of the diaspora handling paperwork from abroad, and expatriates living in Abidjan who need Ivorian documents in English. The full site, ten document types, six languages, every Abidjan district, is available in French.
- Certified translation of Ivorian documents What a certified translation contains, which documents we handle, prices, turnaround and how legalisation fits in.
- French and English, both ways Degrees, transcripts, civil status records, police clearance, contracts, certified by an accredited expert.
- Canada What English-speaking Canadian universities and immigration programmes ask Ivorian applicants for.
- United States Complete translations with a signed statement of accuracy, and how credential evaluation fits in.
- United Kingdom The specific wording UK authorities require on every translation, the most common reason files are returned.
How much does it cost?
Prices are public, and that is a deliberate choice: in this trade, a hidden price ends up being negotiated at the expense of whoever knows the market least. The quote we give after counting your pages is the amount you pay.
| Service | Price | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Common language | 12,000 FCFA per page | English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German |
| Rare language | 15,000 FCFA per page | Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Mandarin |
| Technical or legal document | up to 18,000 FCFA per page | Judgments, contracts, articles of association |
| Academic pack | 60,000 FCFA | degree, transcript and birth certificate, about 5 pages |
Ivory Coast does not issue apostilles
When a foreign organisation asks for an apostille on your degree, it is applying a convention that Ivory Coast is not party to. No Ivorian office issues apostilles. What exists instead is legalisation: a chain of authentications through a notary, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cocody. Budget 15,000 to 30,000 FCFA and five to ten working days. When legalisation is required, it happens before translation, never after.
French-speaking destinations rarely need a translation
If your file is going to France, French-speaking Belgium or Romandy, your Ivorian documents are already in French and almost certainly need no translation. We say so plainly rather than sell a service with no purpose. Canada is the case that catches people out: an English-speaking university in Ontario or British Columbia will still ask for a certified English version.
Frequently asked questions
Are your translations legally recognised?
Translations are produced and certified by experts accredited by the Court of Appeal of Abidjan. They carry the expert's stamp, signature and accreditation number. The office takes your request, quotes it and delivers; the partner expert is the one who certifies and carries professional liability for the translation. We state that distinction plainly rather than blur it.
How much does a sworn translation cost in Abidjan?
12,000 FCFA per page for common languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German), 15,000 FCFA per page for rare languages (Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Mandarin), and up to 18,000 FCFA per page for technical or legal documents. The academic pack, degree, transcript and birth certificate, about five pages, is 60,000 FCFA. These are firm prices, not ranges.
How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 72 hours from the moment you approve the quote. A 24-hour rush option is available for a surcharge, quoted before we start. The quote itself reaches you in 15 to 20 minutes once we have seen your documents on WhatsApp.
Can I order from outside Ivory Coast?
Yes. Clear photographs sent on WhatsApp are enough to produce a firm quote and start the work, and the signed PDF reaches you by email wherever you are. Paper copies stay available in Abidjan for a relative, or can be shipped at your cost.
Do I need my documents legalised as well?
Only if the receiving organisation asks for it, and when it does, legalisation comes before translation, never after. Ivory Coast does not issue apostilles: the route here is the classic three-step legalisation (notary, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cocody), roughly 15,000 to 30,000 FCFA and five to ten working days.
Are my documents kept confidential?
Yes. One expert handles your file, the documents never circulate outside the translation chain, and a written non-disclosure undertaking can be signed before you send anything, which is standard practice for contracts, court decisions and company records.
Get a firm quote
Send a clear photo of each page on WhatsApp. We count the pages and reply with a firm price and a delivery date within 15 to 20 minutes.
- Phone
- +225 07 06 28 27 77
- Hours
- 7 am to 10 pm, seven days a week
Or write to us