Chinese passport translation: which pages actually need it
The data page of a Chinese passport is already bilingual, so it normally needs no translation. What does need translating is any Chinese-only content: endorsement (加注) pages such as former names or holder changes, and Chinese stamps or annotations relevant to your travel history. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Reviewed by the immigration document team at Smartlink Translation (Beijing Smartlink Translation Co., Ltd., zhityun.com) · Last reviewed October 2026
Where it's used
- Explaining former names recorded on the endorsement page
- Clarifying Chinese-language annotations and stamps in travel history
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Endorsement pages (former name, holder changes) are translated in full
- Bilingual parts of the data page are not re-translated — we confirm the scope before quoting
Every translation includes
A translation laid out like the original (.docx + .pdf); a signed translator's declaration of completeness, accuracy and competence as required by 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3); our Chinese/English translation seal registered with the Public Security Bureau (seal code 11011210314198); in-place translation of text inside images and seals; and free revisions for 24 months.
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE or rejection
Paying to translate the bilingual data page
The data page already shows English; translating it adds cost without adding evidence. Focus on the Chinese-only pages.
Former name not linked to other documents
If the endorsement page records a former name, that name should be romanized the same way wherever it appears in older certificates.
FAQ
How much does a certified passport (endorsement pages) translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Does USCIS need my Chinese passport translated?
Usually not the data page. Translate pages that contain Chinese-only text relevant to your case, such as name endorsements.
Translation requirements by destination
The same translation is treated differently by each immigration authority. Check the official rule for where you are filing:
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