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Why Certified Arabic Translation?

Certified Arabic-English translation for UK official use.

Arabic Institutional Terminology

Translation that handles both Arab institutional terminology (MOFA, MOI, notary chambers, sharia courts, kaatib al-adl, mudir al-jinsiyya) and the UK receiving authority's expectations.

Arab Legal & Civil Systems

Kitab a-l-nikah (marriage contract), tasrih al-mawaleed (birth notification), mahkamat al-usra (family court) rulings, notarial acts and Ministry of Justice attestations. Arabic legal and administrative terminology rendered with a plain-English equivalent.

Translation for UK Visa Applications

Arabic civil-status documents for Spouse (Appendix FM), Skilled Worker, ILR, British Citizenship (Naturalisation), and asylum route Preliminary Information Questionnaires (PIQ).

Business & Regulatory Arabic

Gulf commercial registry extracts, board resolutions, Islamic finance contracts (murabaha, ijara, sukuk), UAE Chamber of Commerce filings and Saudi Ministry of Commerce documents for Companies House filings, HMRC evidence bundles and UK contract enforcement.

What we translate

Arabic Documents We Translate

Certified translation of Arabic-language documents

Personal Documents

شهادة الميلادBirth Certificate
عقد الزواجMarriage Contract (Kitab al-Nikah)
شهادة الوفاةDeath Certificate
شهادة الطلاقDivorce Certificate
جواز السفرNational Passport
بطاقة الأحوال المدنيةNational ID Card

Educational Documents

شهادة البكالوريوسBachelor's Degree
شهادة الثانوية العامةSecondary School Certificate (Tawjihi)
كشف الدرجاتAcademic Transcript
شهادة الماجستيرMaster's Degree
شهادة الدكتوراهDoctorate
شهادة التخرجCertificate of Graduation

Legal Documents

وكالةPower of Attorney (Wakala)
وصية شرعيةSharia Will
عقد رسميNotarial Deed
حكم قضائيCourt Judgment
عقد قانونيLegal Contract
شهادة عدم محكوميةPolice Clearance / Non-Conviction

Business Documents

السجل التجاريCommercial Registry Extract
القوائم الماليةFinancial Statements
عقد تأسيسArticles of Incorporation
رخصة مزاولة المهنةProfessional Licence
شهادة الأيزوISO Certificate
قرار مجلس الإدارةBoard Resolution

Medical Documents

التقرير الطبيMedical Report
نتائج التحاليلMedical Test Results
شهادة التطعيمVaccination Record
شهادة طبيةMedical Certificate
سجل طبيMedical History
الوصفة الطبيةMedical Prescription

Employment Documents

شهادة الخبرةEmployment Experience Certificate
شهادة راتبSalary Certificate
عقد العملEmployment Contract
شهادة انهاء خدمةEnd of Service Certificate
شهادة مهنيةProfessional Qualification
توصية من صاحب العملEmployer Reference

Immigration

Arabic Documents for UK Immigration

Certified translations for Arabic-speaking families across the UK.

Common UKVI Application Routes

  • Spouse Visa (Appendix FM)

    Arabic marriage contracts (kitab al-nikah), birth certificates, divorce rulings from sharia courts, non-conviction certificates and Appendix FM financial evidence for Spouse and Unmarried Partner routes.

  • Skilled Worker Visa

    Arabic bachelor's and master's degrees, transcripts, employer references, Chamber of Commerce attestations and Certificate of Sponsorship supporting documents for UK employer sponsorship, including Points-Based System English-language exemption paperwork.

  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

    Continuous-residence evidence, Life in the UK and English language proofs, and translated Arabic civil documents for the 10-year, 5-year and refugee ILR routes.

  • British Citizenship (Naturalisation)

    Arabic birth and marriage certificates, non-conviction certificates (shahadat adam mahkumia) and referee ID documents for Form AN naturalisation applications.

UKVI Requirements for Arabic Documents

  • Certified English Translation

    Every Arabic document must be accompanied by a certified English translation for UKVI, HM Passport Office and UK court submission (UKVI Para 39B).

  • Signed Statement of Accuracy

    Translator provides a signed statement of accuracy confirming the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the Arabic source document.

  • Translator Details Included

    Translator's full name and signature appear on the translation, together with the date of translation.

  • Source-Formatting Mirrored

    Pagination, stamps, seals and RTL layout of the Arabic source are preserved and clearly noted, so the caseworker can cross-check against the original.

Challenges

Why Arabic English Certified Translation Is Not Trivial

What separates a certified translation from a machine-translated draft.

Diglossia (MSA vs Dialects)

Formal documents use Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha, MSA), which is uniform across the Arab world. Personal letters, WhatsApp evidence and witness statements often use regional dialect (Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf, Maghrebi). The correct native speaker for the variant matters for the substance to survive the render.

Legal & Civil Terminology

Mahkamat al-usra (family court), mahkamat al-jinayat (criminal court), kaatib al-adl (notary public), mudir al-jinsiyya (director of citizenship). These institutions have no exact UK equivalent, and they are rendered with a Home Office-recognisable gloss.

Hijri (AH) vs Gregorian (CE) Dates

Saudi and Gulf civil-registry documents often carry Hijri dates.

Name Transliteration

Arabic names transliterate to Latin script in multiple ways (Mohammed / Mohamed / Muhammad / Mahomet).

Education (UK ENIC)

Tawjihi (secondary), bakalorius (bachelor), majistir (master), duktura (doctorate). Egyptian, Gulf, Levant and Maghreb education systems each map slightly differently to the UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) framework.

Professional Qualifications

Arabic professional titles (tabib, muhamin, muhandis, saydali) are rendered with the closest UK title plus the Arabic source, supporting GMC / NMC / GTC / SRA / GPhC recognition applications.

Good to know before you order

Arabic / English: Both Directions Covered

Certified translation runs both ways from this page. Arabic civil-status documents (shahadat milad, aqd zawaj, shahadat wafat, hukm at-talaq) render into English for UKVI, the Home Office, HM Passport Office, UK courts, UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) and Russell Group admissions. UK-issued documents render into Arabic for MOFA attestation chains, Arab civil-registry filings, employer letters used for Gulf work permits, Islamic marriage registration in Saudi Arabia or the UAE, and dual-citizenship files for Arab consular use.

One Formal Register

Every civil-registry document is written in Modern Standard Arabic regardless of country of issue, so a Riyadh birth certificate reads structurally the same as a Tunis one. Local terminology, court hierarchies and notarisation chains differ significantly.

MOFA Attestation Chains and Apostille Alternatives

Most Arab states are not Hague Convention signatories (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Yemen). Morocco and Tunisia are Hague signatories and use the standard apostille. See our UK apostille and legalisation guide for the FCDO side.

Turnaround by Document Length

Standard delivery covers documents of one to three pages within 24 hours. Longer bundles run to 36 hours for four to six pages, 48 hours for seven to ten pages, and are confirmed individually beyond eleven pages so we can match the right translator to the volume. All delivery windows are calculated from the moment a clean, legible scan is received.

Fixed price

Arabic Translation Pricing

Arabic English (per page)£39.99
English Arabic (per page)£39.99
Handwriting supplement+£9.99/page
Hard-copy postal delivery (UK)+£19.99 flat
Prioritised (12-hour aim)£59.99 / page

Fixed price, no hidden fees. Every certified translation carries a signed statement of accuracy.

How to order

How to Order Your Arabic Translation

  1. Send Your Arabic Document

    Upload a scan or clear phone photo via SmartQuote™, WhatsApp or email. Every corner of the source must be legible, including stamps, seals and Arabic margin annotations.

  2. Fixed Quote

    £39.99 per page, both directions. We confirm exact page count, expected turnaround and any handwriting or hard-copy add-ons up front.

  3. Translation

    A translator translates the document and signs the statement of accuracy.

  4. Certified PDF Delivered

    The certified PDF and signed statement of accuracy are emailed within the agreed window. Optional hard copies are posted by An Post from Ireland.

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Get Your Arabic Translation Quote

Professional Arabic translation services with fast UK turnaround. Simple, fast quote; upload documents if available. Tell us the direction (Arabic to English, or English to Arabic), the document type (Birth Certificate, Marriage Contract, Divorce Ruling, Diploma / Transcript, Employment Documents, Legal Documents, Commercial Registry, or Medical Records), the source country (KSA, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Sudan, or elsewhere in the Arab League), and the UK use: UKVI Spouse (Appendix FM), Skilled Worker, ILR, British Citizenship (Naturalisation) or asylum PIQ; UK court exhibit (Crown, County, Family, Employment Tribunal); UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) academic recognition; Russell Group admissions; DVLA driving-licence exchange; DBS enhanced check; NHS registration; HMRC / Companies House filing; or personal use. We count the pages of your document as you upload it: a one-page certificate is one page, and blank pages are free. Add any specific requirements, terminology preferences and context about your Arabic documents that will help. By submitting, you agree to the Privacy Policy and consent to processing your Arabic documents under UK DPA 2018 & GDPR.

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Questions

Arabic Translation for UK Use: FAQ

Which Arabic-speaking countries do you cover?

On request, subject to availability. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA, Fusha) is used for civil-registry and legal documents; regional variants are handled where the source is dialectal.

How do you handle Arabic script and right-to-left text on UK forms?

Arabic script is preserved in the translation with proper RTL rendering.

Are your Arabic translations prepared for UKVI applications?

Every Arabic certified translation is prepared to the requirements UKVI publishes (Para 39B) and carries the translator's signed statement of accuracy.

Do you translate documents in colloquial Arabic (Ammiyya)?

Yes. Handwritten letters, WhatsApp evidence bundles, witness statements and personal correspondence written in colloquial Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf or Maghrebi Arabic can be translated on request, subject to availability. Civil-registry and court documents are always in MSA regardless of country of issue.

Do you handle documents with Islamic calendar (Hijri) dates?

On request, subject to availability.

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