Balinese interpreters and translators for families, solicitors, hospitals and employers anywhere in the UK, booked 24/7 for face-to-face, telephone or video interpreting, together with certified translation between Balinese and English and, far more often in practice, between Indonesian and English for the papers people bring from Bali.
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Balinese interpreting services
Before booking, find out how the person you are meeting would prefer to talk. Balinese is a separate language from Indonesian, not a dialect of it, yet school, television and government in Bali all run in Indonesian, so plenty of people are at ease in both. Where someone is fluent in Indonesian, an Indonesian interpreter is often the practical answer, and far easier to find in the UK. Where they are not, or the conversation is intimate, stay with Balinese.
Consecutive interpreting suits almost every booking: short turns, with room to check. Remote interpreting by video is the usual route for Balinese, because the few interpreters who work in it are spread thinly. Mention whether the speaker grew up in one of the old mountain villages or on Nusa Penida, since their Balinese can sound quite different from the lowland speech most interpreters know.
Face-to-face interpreting
The interpreter comes to you: a hospital ward, a courtroom, a council office, a home visit or a business meeting. It is the best choice when people need to read expressions as well as words, or when the conversation is long or sensitive.
Telephone interpreting
The quickest option to set up. It works well for short calls, triage, appointment reminders and quick checks with a client.
Video interpreting
A Balinese interpreter joins by video for remote hearings, consultations and meetings, which helps when there is no interpreter near you.
We also provide medical interpreting and conference interpreting.
Certified Balinese translation
Official papers from Bali are Indonesian documents, written in Indonesian: the akta kelahiran (birth certificate), the kartu keluarga (family card listing everyone in a household), the KTP identity card, marriage certificates and school records. Each of our translators translates into their native language, so an Indonesian certificate is put into English by a native English speaker. The certified translation carries our statement of accuracy, which is what a UK solicitor, registrar or visa application will ask for.
Names need a light touch. The prefix I marks a man and Ni a woman, and caste titles such as Ida Bagus, Anak Agung or Gusti come before the personal name. We keep names exactly as the passport shows them and flag any document that spells them differently.
- Certified translation of birth, marriage and death certificates, passports, driving licences, degree certificates and bank statements, for the Home Office, courts, universities and employers.
- Legal translation: witness statements, court bundles, contracts and immigration papers.
- Document translation of medical reports, letters, leaflets and patient information.
- Urgent translation when a deadline is close.
- Transcription of Balinese audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Balinese translation
English into Balinese is uncommon, because most written material for Balinese readers is produced in Indonesian, which they read at school. Where Balinese is wanted, perhaps for a wedding speech, a family letter or a community notice, the question is the speech level: a text addressed to elders or a mixed audience normally takes the respectful register. For anything official, Indonesian is usually the better choice. Tell us who will read it and we will advise before quoting.
Balinese court and police interpreters
In court and at the police station, the risk with Balinese is a speaker who seems to follow Indonesian well enough on a simple matter, then loses the thread when evidence becomes detailed. Check that early, and ask the person which language they want. For legal bookings we look for Balinese interpreters with legal experience and, where anyone holding them exists for Balinese, the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or registration with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). If the defendant or witness is truly comfortable in Indonesian, a qualified Indonesian interpreter can be the sounder choice for a long hearing.
How to book a Balinese interpreter
- Tell us about the assignment: the date, time and address, or that you need telephone or video; how long it should last; and what it is for, such as a hospital appointment, a hearing or a business meeting.
- Tell us about the speaker: their country or region and, if you know it, their dialect. Mention any preference for a male or female interpreter.
- Get your quote. We email you a quote, with no obligation to book.
Call 0800 2425 125, email info@uklinguisticservices.co.uk or request a quote online.
About the Balinese language
Balinese is an Austronesian language, spoken mainly in Bali and neighbouring islands in Indonesia.
Balinese is written in the Latin alphabet and the traditional Balinese script.
Before you book: Almost every Balinese speaker also speaks Indonesian, the language of official documents in Indonesia.
| Name in Balinese | Basa Bali |
|---|---|
| Language family | Austronesian language |
| Where it is spoken | Bali and neighbouring islands in Indonesia |
| Writing system | Latin alphabet and the traditional Balinese script |
| Language code | ban |
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Balinese interpreters near you
We send Balinese interpreters to appointments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and telephone and video interpreting work wherever you are. Choose a town for its local page.
Balinese interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book a Balinese interpreter?
We take bookings 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Telephone and video interpreting are usually the quickest to arrange. For a face-to-face appointment, give us as much notice as you can: same-day cover is often possible, but it depends on where you are and how many Balinese interpreters work nearby.
How much does a Balinese interpreter cost?
The price depends on the type of interpreting (face-to-face, telephone or video), how long the appointment lasts, where it is and how much notice you give. We quote before anything is booked, and quotes are free: call 0800 2425 125 or use our online quote form.
Can you certify Balinese translations for a UK visa or immigration application?
Yes. We translate and certify documents such as birth and marriage certificates, passports and police certificates for visa, settlement and citizenship applications. UK Visas and Immigration asks for each translation to confirm that it is accurate and to show the date and the translator's full name, signature and contact details, so tell us when you order that the document is for an immigration application.
Do you provide Balinese interpreters for courts, tribunals and police interviews?
Yes. Tell us the setting when you book, for example a Crown Court trial, an immigration tribunal hearing or a police interview under caution, so we can match a Balinese interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
