Tahitian interpreters and translators are scarce, but we search for them anywhere in the UK and offer face-to-face, telephone and video interpreting, with certified translation between Tahitian and English and, just as often, from the French documents Tahitian speakers carry. Bookings are taken 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Tahitian interpreting services
Tahitian, reo Tahiti in the language itself, is the everyday speech of the Society Islands and the common Polynesian language across French Polynesia, where Marquesan, Tuamotuan and Mangarevan are separate languages with their own speakers. If someone comes from one of the outer archipelagos, ask which language they grew up with before booking.
Spoken Tahitian in Papeete mixes freely with French, and a speaker may switch mid-sentence, so an interpreter with good French copes far better than one without. Consecutive interpreting, in short turns, works best. With so few interpreters in Britain, a video connection is often the only way to get a Tahitian speaker on the day, and we say plainly when a French interpreter is the practical choice.
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 Tahitian 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 Tahitian translation
Most paperwork from French Polynesia is French: birth, marriage and death records come from the French civil register, and diplomas, court papers and bank letters are in French too. That work goes to our French translators, each of whom translates into their native language, so the English version is written by a native English speaker. Tahitian text turns up in letters, church records, songs and family papers.
Spelling needs care. The Tahitian Academy, Te Fare Vāna'a, recommends marking the glottal stop and long vowels, but many older or official documents leave both out, so the same name or place can appear two ways. We keep the form used on the passport and note the variant.
- 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 Tahitian audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Tahitian translation
English to Tahitian translation is seldom requested, and before commissioning it, ask whether French would reach the readers better, since French is what they read at school and in official letters. Where Tahitian is the right choice, for a community notice, a memorial or a personal letter, we follow the Academy's spelling with the marks written in, so that readers see each word as it should be said.
Tahitian court and police interpreters
A Tahitian speaker in a UK court or police station is unusual, and most will be offered a French interpreter, which the person may be content with. Where they want Tahitian, we look for a Tahitian interpreter with legal experience and, where interpreters holding them exist for Tahitian, the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or registration with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). Such qualifications are very rare for this language, so allow time for the search and consider a video link.
How to book a Tahitian 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 Tahitian language
Tahitian is a Polynesian language, spoken mainly in Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia.
Tahitian is written in the Latin alphabet.
| Name in Tahitian | reo Tahiti |
|---|---|
| Language family | Polynesian language |
| Where it is spoken | Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia |
| Writing system | Latin alphabet |
| Language code | ty |
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Tahitian interpreters near you
We send Tahitian 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.
Tahitian interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book a Tahitian 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 Tahitian interpreters work nearby.
How much does a Tahitian 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 Tahitian 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 Tahitian 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 Tahitian interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
