Arabic document translation
Birth, marriage and divorce certificates, passports, ID cards, police certificates and civil registry records.
الترجمة المعتمدة
• Arabic ↔ English
Certified Arabic Translation Services in the UK
Professional Arabic-to-English and English-to-Arabic translation for official, legal, immigration, academic, medical, business and personal documents.
- Arabic to English
- English to Arabic
- Prepared for official submission
- Certified PDF and postal copies
Both directions
Arabic to English and English to Arabic
Certified format
Statement, stamp, signature and date
Flexible delivery
Certified PDF with postal copies available
UK-wide service
Online ordering for London and across the UK
In short
What is a certified Arabic translation?
A certified Arabic translation is a complete translation of an Arabic or English document supplied with a signed statement confirming that the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the source.
It may be required when a document is being prepared for a visa application, university, employer, solicitor, court, embassy, healthcare provider, business or another official organisation.
Final acceptance always remains subject to the receiving organisation’s own rules. Share any written instructions before ordering so the correct certification route can be confirmed.
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Certification statement
A signed statement confirming that the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original.
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Stamp, authorised signature and date
The certification identifies when and by whom the document was certified.
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Faithful document detail
Names, dates, references, stamps, seals and handwritten notes are reflected where visible and legible.
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Contactable provider information
Professional contact details allow the recipient to verify who prepared the certified translation.
Choose the translation direction
Arabic and English document translation
The preparation details can differ depending on the source language, target language and organisation receiving the finished document.
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Arabic source document
Arabic-to-English certified translation
Suitable when an Arabic document must be presented in English for an organisation in the UK or elsewhere.
- Provide all pages and reverse-side information
- Include clear images of stamps and seals
- Supply passport spellings for Arabic names
- Name the organisation receiving the translation
- Share any certification instructions
- Confirm whether a postal copy is required
English source document
English-to-Arabic document translation
Suitable for English documents intended for an Arabic-speaking organisation, audience or overseas authority.
- State the destination country
- Identify the receiving authority or audience
- Share preferred Arabic spellings for names
- Include any required terminology or templates
- Confirm the intended document purpose
- Mention notarisation or legalisation requirements
Service guidance
Not sure what type of Arabic translation you need?
Send the document, receiving organisation and destination country. The appropriate language direction, certification and delivery route can then be reviewed.
A standard certified translation, sworn translation, notarisation and apostille-related service are not interchangeable. The recipient’s written requirement should determine the route.
What we translate
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Arabic certified translation services
Arabic translation is available for personal, legal, academic, immigration, medical, business and other official material.
Arabic legal translation
Contracts, court papers, statements, powers of attorney, agreements, legal letters and solicitor documents.
Arabic academic translation
Degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts, school records and university correspondence.
Business and medical translation
Company records, medical reports, prescriptions, patient records, insurance documents and official correspondence.
When certification is needed
Common uses for certified Arabic translation
A certified English translation is commonly requested when an Arabic document must be reviewed by an official or professional organisation.
Supporting documents prepared for Home Office or UKVI submission.
Degrees, transcripts and academic records for admissions or registration.
Qualifications, identity documents and professional registration material.
Court proceedings, contracts, statements and solicitor-managed documents.
Birth, marriage, divorce and family-registration documents.
Company, banking, healthcare, insurance and administrative material.
Submitting the document overseas?
Translation certification may not be the only requirement. State the destination country and receiving authority when notarisation, a sworn translation or an apostille may also be needed.
Simple online process
How our Arabic translation service works
The document, language direction, deadline and certification requirements are reviewed before translation begins.
Send your document
Upload a clear scan, PDF or readable photograph of every relevant page.
Translation and certification
A professional translator prepares the translation and the document details are checked against the source.
Digital or postal delivery
Receive the certified PDF by email and request a printed copy when required.
Getting started
What to send us
A clear, complete document helps the team assess the file, confirm the price and avoid questions during translation.
- The complete page with all corners visible
- Clear text without blur, shadows or glare
- Visible stamps, seals and handwritten notes
- Both sides when information appears on the reverse
- Your preferred English spelling for Arabic names
- Your deadline and receiving organisation
- The source and target languages
- Any notarisation or apostille instructions
Turnaround and delivery
Timelines and delivery options
The expected completion date is confirmed after the document, language direction and certification requirements have been reviewed.
Usually 2–3 working days
The usual route for shorter documents such as certificates, passports and identity documents.
For urgent deadlines
Faster completion may be available depending on the file, language direction and translator availability.
PDF and postal copies
The certified PDF is delivered by email. A printed copy can be posted when requested.
Accuracy before delivery
Quality checks for Arabic documents
Official documents often contain details that must remain consistent across the source and translated versions.
- Names checked against the requested passport spelling
- Dates and reference numbers compared with the source
- Stamps, seals and annotations translated where legible
- Signatures and handwritten notes reflected appropriately
- Spellings kept consistent across document sets
- Formatting arranged to reflect the original structure
Example: Arabic documents for a spouse visa
An applicant may need an Arabic marriage certificate and birth certificates translated together. Supplying the passport spelling of each family name helps keep the full document set consistent.
Working with Arabic documents
Regional formats, names, seals and dates
Arabic documents are issued across many countries, registries and administrative systems, with different terminology, layouts and document conventions.
Regional documents
Documents may originate from Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Sudan, Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Gulf states and other Arabic-speaking jurisdictions.
Names and transliteration
A single Arabic name may have several possible English spellings. The spelling shown on the relevant passport or official record should normally be followed.
Stamps, seals and dates
Handwritten entries, official seals and dates in different calendars are translated or represented where they are visible and legible.
Clear, confirmed pricing
What Arabic translation costs depend on
The price depends on the document type, word count or page length, translation direction, complexity, certification and required turnaround.
Send a readable copy for review. The price, expected turnaround and delivery format can be confirmed before the translation begins.
Avoid preventable delays
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Common mistakes to check before ordering
Inconsistent name spellings
Provide the spelling used in the relevant passport or official record.
Cropped or blurred images
Include the complete page without glare, missing corners or unreadable stamps.
Leaving out the deadline
State when the document must be submitted so the appropriate turnaround can be checked.
Forgetting the reverse side
Include the back when it contains endorsements, stamps or other official information.
Assuming a hard copy is automatic
Request postal delivery when the receiving organisation requires a printed copy.
Overlooking legalisation requirements
State the destination when notarisation, a sworn translation or an apostille may be required.
Popular Arabic documents
Arabic documents we translate
The following pages provide more detail about common document-specific requirements.
London and nationwide
Order Arabic translation online from anywhere in the UK
The Arabic translation service is available online for customers in London and throughout the United Kingdom.
A clear scan, PDF or photograph can be uploaded for review. You do not normally need to visit an office or post the original document for the initial assessment.
- Upload Arabic or English documents online
- Receive confirmation of the price and timeline
- Receive the certified PDF by email
- Request a printed copy for a UK postal address
Related support
Related translation services
Choose the route specified by the organisation receiving your Arabic or English document.
Questions clients often ask
Arabic translation FAQs
Answers about certification, documents, delivery, name spellings and Arabic translation services in London and across the UK.
Ask About Your DocumentWhat is a certified Arabic translation?
It is an Arabic-to-English or English-to-Arabic translation supplied with a signed certification statement confirming that it is a true and accurate rendering of the original document.
Do you translate from Arabic to English and English to Arabic?
Yes. Both translation directions are available for personal, legal, academic, medical, immigration, business and other official documents.
Can I submit the translation to a UK authority?
The certified translation includes a certification statement, stamp, authorised signature and date and is prepared for official submission. Final acceptance remains subject to the receiving organisation’s own requirements.
What Arabic documents can be translated?
Common documents include birth, marriage and divorce certificates, police certificates, passports, ID cards, degrees, transcripts, contracts, court papers, medical reports, business records and immigration documents.
How long does certified Arabic translation take?
Standard turnaround is usually 2–3 working days for shorter documents. The exact timeline depends on the length, complexity, language direction and certification requirements. Express service may be available.
Do I need to send the original Arabic document?
In most cases, a clear scan, PDF or photograph is enough for assessment and translation. Tell the team when the receiving organisation has specifically requested an original, notarised copy or apostille.
Can Arabic stamps, seals and handwritten notes be translated?
Visible and legible stamps, seals, signatures, handwritten notes, reference numbers, dates and official annotations are translated or clearly reflected in the finished document.
Can I receive a printed Arabic translation by post?
Yes. A certified PDF can be delivered by email and a printed hard copy can be posted when requested during the order process.
How much does Arabic document translation cost?
The price depends on the document type, length, translation direction, complexity, certification and required turnaround. Send a clear copy for a confirmed price before work begins.
Do you translate Arabic documents from different countries?
Yes. Arabic documents issued across the Middle East and North Africa can be reviewed, including documents from Gulf states, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Sudan, Libya, Morocco and Algeria.
How are Arabic names written in English?
Arabic names can have several valid English transliterations. Provide the spelling shown in the relevant passport or existing official record so it can be used consistently.
Do you offer Arabic translation services in London?
Yes. Customers in London and throughout the UK can order online, upload documents digitally, receive the certified PDF by email and request postal delivery to a UK address.
Can several Arabic documents be translated together?
Yes. Several documents can be uploaded as one order. The complete set can be reviewed so the combined price, turnaround, name spellings and certification requirements are confirmed together.
Ready when you are
Send your Arabic or English document for review
Include the translation direction, receiving organisation, deadline, passport spellings and preferred delivery format so the correct service can be confirmed before work begins.