Translators in Malta
Freelance translators in Malta for English, Maltese and other languages. Tell them where the translation will be used, because official documents have extra rules.
Tminta lists 5 translators in Malta. Compare them below, then contact them direct. There are no fees.
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Pinna Pupilla
Content and translation services in Maltese and English
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Media, marketing and PR professional working in Malta and remotely
Maltese native translating between Maltese and English
Translator and certified teacher offering online language lessons
Translator registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malta
About translators in Malta
Translators here work on websites, menus, contracts, marketing copy, subtitles and personal documents. Maltese and English are Malta's official languages, and translators also work between them and Italian, Spanish and many other languages. A native speaker of the language you are translating into usually gives the most natural result.
First decide what kind of translation you need. A website or brochure needs a fluent, natural text. A birth certificate, diploma or court paper for a Maltese authority usually needs an official translation by an authorised or recognised translator, and offices set their own rules. Ask the office receiving the document what it accepts before you order.
Price depends on word count, the language pair, how technical the text is (legal and medical texts take more care), the deadline, and whether the translation must be certified, stamped or apostilled. Rarer language pairs take longer to arrange. A scan that is hard to read also adds time, so send the clearest copy you have.
What you can hire them for
- Birth, marriage and other certificates
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Contracts and legal documents
- English to Maltese translation
- Website translation
- Menus and tourism material
- Subtitles for video
- Medical reports
- Business letters and emails
- Checking an existing translation
What to ask before you hire
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Are you on the list of translators the receiving office accepts?
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Is the target language your native language?
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Will the translation be signed or certified, and does it need an apostille?
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Have you translated legal, medical or technical texts like mine?
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How do you keep my personal documents confidential?
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Do you charge per word, per page or per document?
Good to know in Malta
- Under Article 5 of the Constitution of Malta, Maltese is the national language, and Maltese and English are official languages. The language of the courts is Maltese. Source
- Identità's guidelines for registering a foreign act of birth say a document not in English must come with an official English translation by a translator recognised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. A translation done abroad must be apostilled or legalised to confirm the translator's signature. Source
- For expatriate applications, Identità accepts documents from EU countries that are not in English only if they are translated by an Identità authorised translator, and it links to its list of authorised translators. Source
Questions
Who can do an official or certified translation in Malta?
It depends on the office receiving it. Identità's guidance for registering a foreign birth asks for a translator recognised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and its Expatriates Unit points to its own list of authorised translators. Check the requirement with the office first, then ask the translator to confirm they are on the right list before you pay.
How much does translation cost in Malta?
Translators usually charge per word, per page or per document. The price moves with the language pair, the subject, the deadline and any certification you need. A short certificate is a different job from a long technical contract. Send the full document, say where it will be used and ask for a fixed quote that includes any stamps or certification.
Can I get English to Maltese translation for my website?
Yes. Choose a native Maltese speaker with experience of web or marketing copy. Give them the context, your audience and any terms that should stay in English. Ask them to review the translated pages on the live site, as text can read differently once it sits next to images and buttons, and long words may not fit.
Can I use a translation app instead of a translator?
An app can help you understand a text, but it will not meet the rules for official documents, and it can get tone or legal terms wrong. For anything you publish, sign or submit to an authority, use a human translator. For a quick personal message, an app may be fine.
How many translators are there in Malta?
Tminta lists 5 translators in Malta right now, and new ones join every month. Each page shows how to contact them.
How do I contact a translator in Malta?
Open a profile and call, message, email or visit their website. You contact them direct, and there are no fees.
Can I see their work before I get in touch?
Yes. Open a profile to see photos of their work, links to their pages and reviews from customers.
Does Tminta charge a fee?
No. Searching and contacting translators on Tminta is free. You deal with them direct.
I am a translator. How do I get listed?
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