Urdu · اردو

Urdu to English Certified Translation

Professional UKVI-certified Urdu (اردو) 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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In detail

About Urdu document translation

Urdu shares its spoken foundation with Hindi but is written in a modified Perso-Arabic script (Nastaliq), giving it a visual and cultural identity distinct from Hindi's Devanagari. Pakistani and some Indian official documents in Urdu present right-to-left text with embedded English and numerical elements, creating the same bidirectional challenges as Arabic documents. The formal register used in Pakistani government documents is heavily influenced by Persian and Arabic loanwords.

Translation challenges

Nastaliq script complexity: Urdu is typically written in the Nastaliq calligraphic style, which is more visually complex than the Naskh style used for Arabic. Character connections and contextual forms can make individual words difficult to parse, particularly in handwritten documents like older nikah-namas (marriage contracts).
Shared Hindi-Urdu vocabulary with different connotations: While Hindi and Urdu share much vocabulary, official Urdu documents prefer Perso-Arabic-origin terms where Hindi would use Sanskrit-origin ones. A translator must recognise these choices and render them into appropriate English rather than defaulting to Hindi-centric interpretations.

Commonly translated from

We often translate Urdu documents issued in Pakistan, India. Our translators know the document formats and legal terms these countries use.

Names & transliteration: Urdu is written in the Perso-Arabic Nastaliq script without short vowels, so names are transliterated to match the applicant's passport; Pakistani names may include a father's or husband's name (marked "s/o", "d/o", "w/o") rather than a distinct family surname.
Dates & number formats: Dates are generally DD/MM/YYYY in the Gregorian calendar; NADRA-issued documents are typically bilingual Urdu / English.
Who issues these documents: Common issuing bodies include National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and Union Councils — birth, death, family registration, Family and civil courts — divorce decrees, Ministry of Foreign Affairs — attestation and legalisation.
Apostille & legalisation: Pakistan has historically relied on attestation and legalisation (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, where required, the relevant embassy) rather than apostilles; where a document carries an apostille or a legalisation / attestation stamp, we translate that certification alongside the document 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 Urdu 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, our company name and contact details, and a unique certificate number. Every translated page carries our Certificate of Accuracy stamp. The certificate confirms the accuracy of the translation only.

Documents

How Urdu translation works

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FAQ

Questions about Urdu translation

Is your Urdu translation service UKVI certified?

Yes. Every Urdu 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 Urdu documents?

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

What Urdu documents can you translate?

We translate all types of Urdu 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 Urdu 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 Urdu document to see your exact price.

Are your Urdu translators qualified?

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

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