Translation · Interpreting · Geneva

Translation and interpreting agency in Geneva

Lingua Geneva is a translation agency in Geneva providing sworn, legal, financial and pharmaceutical translations. In addition, we provide conference interpreters for International Geneva, thanks to a network of over 10,000 linguists, including Geneva sworn translators.

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Your needs

How can our translation agency in Geneva help you?

Individual, international organisation, bank or multinational: we therefore match the translators, confidentiality and deadlines to your situation.

Individuals

Your official documents are translated and sealed by a sworn translator. As a result, they are ready for the OCPM, the civil registry or your university.

Institutions and NGOs

In particular, we provide conference interpreters and translations for international organisations, NGOs, permanent missions and foundations.

Private banks and wealth managers

Your financial translations are handled by translators from the sector, who are also bound by a non-disclosure agreement.

Multinationals and pharma

For example, we translate your technical, pharmaceutical and corporate documents, at volume and in every language of your markets.

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Our services

The services of our translation agency in Geneva

First, every project is assigned to a specialised translator working into their native language. A second linguist then reviews the translation.

Sworn translation

As a result, your translations are sealed by a sworn translator appointed by the Geneva Council of State.

Legal translation

In particular, we translate contracts, articles of association, judgments, powers of attorney and court documents.

Financial translation

For example, for private banking, wealth management, trading, fiduciaries and insurance.

Pharmaceutical translation

In particular, we translate leaflets, clinical studies, regulatory files and medical devices.

Medical translation

For example, medical reports, patient records, prescriptions and certificates.

Technical translation

We also translate manuals, software, watchmaking and industrial documents, as well as websites.

Interpreting

Our interpreters work in simultaneous, consecutive, whispered or remote mode, in particular for your conferences.

Over 100 languages

We therefore cover the Swiss national languages, the UN languages and rare languages.

Sectors

Expertise in the sectors that drive Geneva

In fact, our translators know the terminology, standards and constraints of your business.

Private banking

For example, wealth management, KYC and client communications.

Commodity trading

In particular, contracts, compliance and trading documentation.

Pharma and biotech

For example, clinical studies, regulatory affairs and medical devices.

International organisations

In particular, reports, conferences and multilingual publications.

Legal and notarial

For example, contracts, judgments, deeds and arbitration proceedings.

Watchmaking and luxury

In particular, catalogues, websites and brand communications.

Insurance

For example, policies, claims and expert reports.

Technology and industry

In particular, software, manuals and technical documentation.

International Geneva

Interpreters for International Geneva

International organisations, NGOs, permanent missions, congresses or board meetings: our agency therefore puts together the right team of interpreters for your event in Geneva. In particular, we cover the six official UN languages, as well as every language your participants speak.

Simultaneous interpreting

In booths, in particular for conferences, assemblies and symposia.

Consecutive interpreting

For example, for negotiations, official visits and interviews.

Whispered interpreting

For one or two people, therefore right beside the conversation.

Remote interpreting

For example, on Zoom, Teams or Interprefy, for your multilingual online meetings.

Sworn translation

Sworn translation in Geneva: what you need to know

In Geneva, an official translation is in fact produced by a sworn translator appointed by the Council of State, under the Geneva law on sworn translators (LTJ). As a result, the translator applies a seal bearing the cantonal coat of arms to each page and then signs the last one.

For use abroad, the signature can also be apostilled or legalised by the OCPM legalisation office. Our translation agency in Geneva then tells you the procedure.

Your sworn translation in 3 steps

Send a copy

First, a scan is enough for the quote. We then tell you whether the original is needed.

Sealed translation

Next, the sworn translator translates, seals and signs the translation.

Apostille if needed

Finally, for use abroad, the apostille is issued by the OCPM: CHF 30 per document, 1 to 3 days by post.

Our method

A 4-step quality process

Our agency therefore applies the method of the major international agencies to every project, whatever its size.

The right translator

First, we choose a specialist in your field, sworn where required.

Translation

Then, the translator works with your glossaries and references.

Review

Next, a second linguist reviews and compares the translation with the original.

Final check

Finally, your project manager checks figures, names and layout.

Comparison

Why choose a translation agency in Geneva?

Here is therefore what you get with Lingua Geneva, compared with machine translation or a single freelance translator.

	Lingua Geneva	Machine translation	Single freelance translator
Sworn translation valid in Geneva	✔ Sworn translators	✘	Depends on the translator
Specialist in your field	✔ Law, finance, pharma…	✘	One field only
Review by a second linguist	✔ Always	✘	✘ Rarely
Over 100 languages, one contact	✔	No guarantee	1 to 3 languages
Confidentiality and NDA	✔	✘ Data exposed	Variable
Interpreters for your conferences	✔ Full teams	✘	✘
Price and deadline agreed in advance	✔ Free quote	Instant	Variable

Banks, fiduciaries, family offices

Bank-grade confidentiality

Your documents are handled by a small team of translators, all bound by a duty of secrecy. In addition, we sign your non-disclosure agreement and therefore follow your file-transfer procedures.

Languages

The languages of Geneva, and over 100 more

Our translation agency in Geneva translates in particular into French, German and Italian for Switzerland, as well as English for business. In addition, we cover the UN languages, and therefore every language your clients, partners and authorities use.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

For any other question, you can also email us at info@lingua-service.eu or message us on WhatsApp at +32 494 77 88 76.

What is a sworn translator in Geneva?

A sworn translator (traducteur-juré) is appointed by the Geneva Council of State under the law on sworn translators (LTJ). As a result, they can certify their translations with a seal bearing the cantonal coat of arms. Our translation agency in Geneva therefore uses Geneva sworn translators for your official documents.

Does my translation need an apostille?

Only if the document will be used abroad. In that case, the sworn translator’s signature can be apostilled or legalised by the OCPM legalisation office, currently CHF 30 per document. We then tell you the procedure for your destination country.

How much does a translation cost in Geneva?

The price depends on word count, language pair, subject and deadline. For example, civil status certificates are translated at a flat rate. Finally, the quote from our agency is free and without obligation.

How long does a translation take?

For a standard document, usually 24 to 72 hours. However, large volumes are scheduled with you, and urgent jobs are also possible.

Do you provide interpreters for conferences in Geneva?

Yes, in particular simultaneous, consecutive, whispered and remote interpreting. We therefore build the team according to the languages and length of your event, and we can also provide the equipment.

Do you translate for banks and fiduciaries?

Yes. In particular, we translate KYC documentation, management reports, factsheets and client communications, by translators specialised in finance, under a non-disclosure agreement.

How do you protect the confidentiality of our documents?

Our translators are bound by secrecy. In addition, we sign your non-disclosure agreement and therefore limit access to a small team.

Which languages do you translate?

Over 100 languages, for example French, German, Italian, English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Chinese. Our translators also always work into their native language.

Who is Lingua Geneva?

Lingua Geneva is the translation agency in Geneva of Global Lingua Services, founded in 2002. Projects are therefore coordinated from Brussels and then carried out by a network of over 10,000 freelance translators and interpreters, including sworn translators in Geneva.

Your translation agency in Geneva

Lingua Geneva supports individuals, international organisations, private banks and multinationals in Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland. In particular, our translation agency handles their sworn translations, as well as their legal, financial and pharmaceutical translations.

In addition, we provide interpreters for conference interpreting. For example, are you looking for a translator in Geneva for a birth certificate, or a translation agency in Geneva for an annual report? We then find the right specialist for you, in over 100 languages.

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