Uzbek interpreters and translators anywhere in the UK, for speakers from Uzbekistan and from Afghanistan alike. We offer face-to-face, telephone and video interpreting for health, legal, housing and education appointments, and certified translation between Uzbek and English, with bookings taken 24 hours a day.
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Uzbek interpreting services
Uzbek sits between two neighbours that shape how it is spoken. In Samarkand and Bukhara many families are bilingual in Tajik, and in Afghanistan almost every Uzbek speaker lives alongside Dari, so Persian words run through everyday speech in both places. Uyghur is the nearest relative, close enough that the two can follow the gist of each other, but a Uyghur interpreter should not be booked for an Uzbek appointment.
When you book, tell us three things: the country the speaker comes from, the region, and whether they read Latin, Cyrillic or Arabic script, because that shapes any written material the interpreter may need to sight-translate. Consecutive interpreting in short turns suits nearly every setting, and a remote interpreter on video often gives a better match than the nearest one.
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 Uzbek 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 Uzbek translation
Documents from Uzbekistan arrive in a mixture of Latin-script Uzbek, Cyrillic Uzbek and Russian, depending on when and where they were issued, and older certificates are often entirely in Russian. Afghan papers such as the tazkira, the national identity document, record a person's father's name and not a family surname, and they are dated by an Islamic calendar that has to be converted to Gregorian dates. Each of our translators works into their native language, so it is a native English speaker who produces the certified English version.
Uzbek Latin script uses an apostrophe-like mark in the letters o' and g', and English forms often lose it, so the same name may be spelt two ways. We copy the passport spelling and flag any difference between documents.
- 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 Uzbek audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Uzbek translation
Choose the script by the reader. Younger people from Uzbekistan read Latin script from school; many of their parents are more at home in Cyrillic. Afghan Uzbeks need the Arabic script, and the vocabulary should lean towards the Afghan variety, or the text will read as foreign. For a council or NHS leaflet going to both groups, two separate versions work better than one compromise.
Uzbek court and police interpreters
Uzbek is needed in UK criminal courts, family hearings, immigration tribunals and employment disputes, and for police interviews. For legal bookings we look for Uzbek interpreters who have legal experience and, where interpreters holding them exist for Uzbek, the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or registration with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). Tell the court or solicitor early whether the defendant or witness is from Afghanistan, because an interpreter of the right variety may have to join by video.
How to book an Uzbek 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 Uzbek language
Uzbek is a Karluk Turkic language, spoken mainly in Uzbekistan, and northern Afghanistan. It is the official language of Uzbekistan.
Uzbek is written in the Latin alphabet, with Cyrillic still widely used; the Arabic script in Afghanistan.
Before you book: Afghan Uzbeks write Uzbek in Arabic script and usually also speak Dari.
| Name in Uzbek | oʻzbek tili |
|---|---|
| Language family | Karluk Turkic language |
| Where it is spoken | Uzbekistan, and northern Afghanistan |
| Writing system | Latin alphabet, with Cyrillic still widely used; the Arabic script in Afghanistan |
| Language code | uz |
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Uzbek interpreters near you
We send Uzbek 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.
Uzbek interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book an Uzbek 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 Uzbek interpreters work nearby.
How much does an Uzbek 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 Uzbek 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 Uzbek 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 an Uzbek interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
