Vocational qualification certificate Translation

A vocational qualification certificate shows that a person is competent in a particular occupation according to national standards; in Türkiye, it is issued by organizations authorized within the Vocational Qualifications Authority (MYK) system. Master craftsman, journeyman and course completion certificates are considered part of the same document family.

Translations of these documents are required for overseas job applications, work visa files and professional recognition procedures. The critical point is to render the occupation title and qualification level so they can be matched with the destination country's system; as level systems differ between countries, the national level stated on the document is preserved unchanged and no comparative interpretation is made.

Which institutions request this document?

• Foreign employers and recruitment agencies
• Immigration authorities — for skilled work visas
• Professional recognition bodies
• Overseas construction site and project management teams

Certification requirements

Preparing your document

• Send the front and back of the certificate and any annexes describing its scope
• Specify the country and occupation you are applying for; the equivalent occupation title will be selected accordingly
• If diplomas and work experience documents are also required, send them together to establish consistent terminology

Frequently asked questions