Arabic · العربية

Arabic to English Certified Translation

Professional UKVI-certified Arabic (العربية) to English translation.

Accurate translations for UK visa applications. Home Office approved. Delivered in 24 hours from £17.99 per page.

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24-hour delivery, 8-hour rush
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In detail

About Arabic document translation

Arabic-language documents present a formidable translation challenge due to the script's right-to-left directionality, the absence of uppercase letters and short vowels in written text, and the vast differences between Modern Standard Arabic used in official documents and the regional dialects that influence local administrative conventions. Documents from Morocco look and read quite differently from those issued in Saudi Arabia or Iraq, despite all being in Arabic.

Translation challenges

Right-to-left layout and mixed directionality: Arabic documents frequently contain embedded left-to-right elements — numbers, dates in Western format, Latin-script names — creating bidirectional text flows. Translators must carefully extract and reposition all elements to produce a coherent English-language document.
Name transliteration without vowels: Written Arabic omits most short vowels, meaning the same written name can be legitimately transliterated multiple ways — "محمد" could be Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohamed, or Mohamad. Translators must match the transliteration used in the applicant's passport and other documents.
Regional administrative variation: A marriage certificate from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria will each use different forms, different terminology (even in MSA), and different administrative structures. The "عقد زواج" from each country requires country-specific knowledge to translate accurately.

Commonly translated from

We often translate Arabic documents issued in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Syria. Our translators know the document formats and legal terms these countries use.

Names & transliteration: Written Arabic omits short vowels, so one name can be romanised several ways (محمد → Muhammad / Mohammed / Mohamed); the translator matches the spelling in the applicant's passport. Names frequently list the father's and grandfather's names in sequence rather than a Western middle-name / surname split.
Dates & number formats: Formats vary by country; many documents use DD/MM/YYYY in the Gregorian ("Miladi") calendar, while others — notably Saudi Arabia — use the Hijri calendar, which is converted to Gregorian with the original date noted.
Who issues these documents: Common issuing bodies include Civil Status / Civil Registry departments (e.g. Egypt's Civil Status Organisation, مصلحة الأحوال المدنية), Ministries of Justice and Sharia / family courts — marriage and divorce, Ministries of Foreign Affairs — attestation and legalisation.
Apostille & legalisation: Apostille and legalisation practice varies widely across Arabic-speaking countries and has changed in recent years; where a document carries an apostille (for countries party to the Hague Apostille Convention) or an embassy / Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation stamp, we translate that certification too so your set is complete.

The certificate

What our certification statement says

Every translation is delivered with a signed certification page, in the wording UK Visas and Immigration, the Home Office and UK courts expect to see.

“I, [translator’s full name], certify that I am competent to translate from Arabic into English, and that this is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true and accurate translation of the original document.”
The statement is followed by the translator’s signature, the date, and our company name and contact details, and the PDF is sealed with a PAdES-LTV digital signature. The certificate confirms the accuracy of the translation only.

Documents

Why Choose Our Arabic Translation Service

Our Arabic translation service covers documents from all 22 Arabic-speaking countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and beyond. Our translators handle Modern Standard Arabic and regional formats alike, and every translation is UKVI-certified.

We provide professional Arabic translation services for immigration, legal, academic, and financial documents. Every Arabic to English translation includes official certification accepted by the Home Office, UKVI, UK courts, and all government bodies — so your visa application is never delayed by rejected paperwork.

Arabic documents often include right-to-left text, handwritten sections, and official stamps or seals that require specialist handling. Our Arabic translation service has the expertise to process these accurately, preserving the original document layout while producing a clear, certified English translation.

Get a free quote for your Arabic translation in seconds. Simply upload your document and receive an instant price — no registration, no waiting. Our transparent pricing starts at just £17.99 per page with 24-hour delivery.

Expertise

Arabic Document Expertise

Gulf States Documents: Expert translation of documents from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman — including government-issued certificates with Arabic seals and stamps.
North African Documents: Certified translation of Egyptian, Moroccan, Algerian, Tunisian, and Libyan documents, including bilingual French-Arabic certificates.
Islamic Legal Documents: Specialist translation of Nikah marriage contracts, Sharia court orders, Islamic divorce decrees, and family law documents from any Arab country.
Handwritten Arabic: Expert handling of handwritten Arabic script, official stamps, and embossed seals — common in older birth certificates and court documents.

How it works

How Arabic translation works

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FAQ

Questions about Arabic translation

Is your Arabic translation service UKVI certified?

Yes. Every Arabic to English translation is UKVI-certified and meets Home Office rules. You can use it for all UK visa applications.

How fast can you translate Arabic documents?

Standard delivery takes 24 hours and costs £17.99 per page. Rush delivery takes 8 hours and costs £29.99 per page.

What Arabic documents can you translate?

We translate all types of Arabic documents: birth certificates, marriage certificates, bank statements, passports, transcripts, employment letters, and more. Upload your document to see your price right away.

How much does Arabic translation cost?

Standard 24-hour delivery starts at £17.99 per page. Rush 8-hour delivery is £29.99 per page. We quote by page count, so upload your Arabic document to see your exact price.

Are your Arabic translators qualified?

Yes. Native Arabic speakers who work with legal and certified documents every day handle your translation. Each one comes with official UKVI certification.

How do I get a free quote for Arabic translation?

Simply upload your Arabic document on our website to receive an instant, free quote. There is no registration required — just upload your PDF, JPG, or PNG file and get an accurate price based on the number of pages. Our Arabic translation service pricing starts at £17.99 per page.

Do you offer professional Arabic translation services for all document types?

Yes, our professional Arabic translation services cover every document type needed for UK visa applications. This includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, bank statements, academic transcripts, police certificates, divorce decrees, Nikah contracts, and more. All translations are UKVI-certified and accepted by the Home Office.

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