Your documents translated by someone who's been through it
Certified translator and interpreter in Lisbon. GOV.UK authorised for British nationals. I handle translation and lawyer certification so you don’t have to navigate Portuguese bureaucracy yourself.
Hi, I'm Duda
Here's what I can help with
UK Authorised Translation
Portuguese → English, officially recognised by the UK government
Certified Translation for Portugal
Documents translated and certified by a Portuguese lawyer for AIMA, Conservatória, and all authorities
In-Person Interpretation
Certified interpreter for weddings, AIMA, notary, and all official appointments
Bureaucracy Guidance
Know what documents you need before you start
GOV.UK listed translator · Qualified lawyer · Married to a British citizen
Three ways I help expats in Portugal
Services
Translation and interpretation, handled for you
Whether you need documents certified for Portuguese authorities, UK-recognised translations, or an interpreter by your side – I handle the full process.
UK Authorised Translation
I personally translate your Portuguese documents into English. GOV.UK listed and officially recognised by the UK government. For HMRC, UK solicitors, courts, and pension providers.
Learn more →Certified Translation for Portugal
I handle the full process: translation, certification by a Portuguese lawyer, and delivery of a document ready for submission to AIMA, Conservatória, IRN, and all Portuguese authorities.
Learn more →In-Person Interpretation
Certified English–Portuguese interpreter for weddings, AIMA appointments, notary signings, medical visits, and any official situation in Lisbon.
Learn more →Document Types
Certified translations for every document
All translations are certified by a Portuguese lawyer, as required by Portuguese law. You deal with me throughout – one point of contact for the entire process.
Birth Certificates
For residency applications, citizenship, school enrolment, and registering a birth in Portugal.
Learn more →Marriage Certificates
For transcribing your marriage to the Portuguese civil registry or family reunification.
Learn more →Criminal Records
Required for almost every residence permit. Valid for 3 months, so timing matters.
Learn more →Diplomas & Transcripts
For university recognition, professional registration, and employment in Portugal.
Learn more →Driving Licences
For exchanging your foreign licence for a Portuguese one at IMT.
Learn more →All Document Types
Powers of attorney, divorce decrees, medical records, contracts, and more.
Learn more →Interpretation
In-person interpreter for official appointments
Certified interpretation in Lisbon for weddings, government appointments, and other occasions where Portuguese is required.
Wedding Interpreter
Certified in-person interpreter for your civil ceremony at the Conservatória. Required by law if you don't speak Portuguese.
Learn more →AIMA Interpreter
In-person support for your AIMA residence permit appointment. I help you understand and respond to everything.
Learn more →Conservatória Interpreter
For birth registrations, marriage transcriptions, and other registry office appointments.
Learn more →Notary Interpreter
For property purchases, powers of attorney, and other notarial acts requiring a certified interpreter.
Learn more →I didn't just learn the system. I lived it.
I'm Duda (Maria Eduarda Calado), a GOV.UK authorised translator and qualified lawyer based in Lisbon. I'm listed on the GOV.UK directory as an authorised translator and interpreter for British nationals in Portugal. Search for “Maria Eduarda Calado” to find my listing.
I handle the entire document process so you don't have to navigate it yourself. For Portuguese authorities, I coordinate the certified translation through a Portuguese lawyer, as required by Portuguese law, review everything for accuracy, and deliver a document ready for submission.
I trained as a lawyer in Brazil, I work in compliance and anti-money laundering, and I've personally registered my own marriage and my son's birth in Portugal. I know what Portuguese authorities expect because I've been through the process myself.
Read my full story →Free Guides
Step-by-step, from someone who's done it
Everything I wish someone had told me before we started. No jargon, no guesswork, just what you actually need to know.
How to Register a Marriage in Portugal
The full process at the Conservatória, from documents to ceremony
Registering a Birth in Portugal
What you need when your child is born here as a foreign national
AIMA Residence Permit Checklist
Every document you need, translated and certified
How Certified Translation Works
What certification means, who can do it, and what it costs
Apostille vs Legalisation
Which one you need and why the order matters
D7 Visa Document Requirements
What passive income visa applicants need translated
Pricing
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Clear costs upfront so you can budget for the full process.
Single Document
from €50
per document, including certification
- ✓Birth, marriage, or death certificate
- ✓Criminal record certificate
- ✓Translation + lawyer certification
- ✓Delivered within 2-3 working days
Residence Permit Bundle
from €200
for 3-5 documents
- ✓All documents for your AIMA application
- ✓Guidance on what's actually needed
- ✓Lawyer certification included for each
- ✓Priority turnaround available
Wedding Interpreter
from €150
for the ceremony
- ✓Certified in-person interpreter
- ✓Pre-ceremony briefing with the couple
- ✓Coordination with the Conservatória
- ✓Document translation available separately
Get started
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