Arabic and English document translation

Arabic Certified Translation Services for Official Use

Certified Arabic-to-English and English-to-Arabic translations for immigration, legal, academic, business, medical and personal documents. Send a clear copy of your document together with its intended use and required deadline.

  • Arabic to English
  • English to Arabic
  • Certified PDF delivery
  • Postal hard copies available
Language direction Arabic and English
Standard timing Usually 2–3 working days
Digital delivery Certified PDF by email
Printed delivery Postal copy on request
Clear service explanation

What is an Arabic certified translation?

An Arabic certified translation is a professionally prepared translation accompanied by a formal statement confirming that the translated text accurately represents the original document.

The service can be used for Arabic documents that need to be presented in English, as well as English documents that need to be translated into Arabic. Typical uses include immigration applications, legal matters, university admissions, employment checks, medical administration, business requirements and other official submissions.

The complete visible document should be translated rather than only selected sentences. This can include headings, reference numbers, names, dates, stamps, seals, signatures and legible handwritten information where they form part of the document.

Check the receiving authority’s instructions. Certification requirements can differ between the UK, embassies, overseas authorities, universities, courts and other organisations. Include any written instructions when you submit your files.
Both language directions

Arabic to English and English to Arabic translation

State the current language of the document, the language required and where the finished translation will be submitted.

Arabic to English

For documents being used in the UK

Arabic-to-English certified translation is commonly requested when an Arabic document needs to support an application, legal matter, academic submission or administrative process in the UK.

  • UKVI and Home Office documentation
  • Universities and professional registration
  • Solicitors, courts and legal proceedings
  • Employers and official administration
English to Arabic

For documents being used by Arabic-speaking organisations

English-to-Arabic translation may be required for overseas authorities, embassies, businesses, medical organisations, educational institutions and legal processes.

  • Personal and civil-status documents
  • Business and corporate records
  • Academic and employment documentation
  • Legal and medical files
Documents covered

Arabic documents we can translate

The service covers personal certificates and identity records as well as specialist legal, academic, medical and commercial documentation.

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Identity and immigration documents

Passports and identity cards, police certificates, residency records, visa evidence and other immigration paperwork.

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Academic documents

Degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts, school records, university letters and professional qualifications.

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Legal documents

Contracts, court papers, witness statements, powers of attorney, legal letters, agreements and solicitor correspondence.

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Business documents

Company records, commercial agreements, financial documents, insurance files and official business correspondence.

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Medical documents

Medical reports, prescriptions, patient records, hospital letters, insurance documents and related healthcare records.

Common uses

When an Arabic certified translation may be needed

The correct translation route depends on the document, the receiving organisation and the country in which it will be used.

01 / Immigration

Visa and Home Office applications

Supporting evidence that is not in English or Welsh may need a complete certified translation.

02 / Legal

Solicitors, courts and official matters

Legal documents require careful handling of names, clauses, references, seals and procedural terminology.

03 / Academic

Education and professional registration

Universities, employers and registration bodies may request translated qualifications and supporting records.

04 / Professional

Business, employment and medical use

Organisational records, correspondence and specialist documents can be translated for administrative or professional purposes.

How the service works

From document upload to certified delivery

You normally do not need to post the original document. A complete, clear scan or photograph is sufficient for the initial review in most cases.

Send the document

Upload a clear copy showing every relevant page, including stamps, seals, signatures and reverse-side information.

Confirm the requirements

State the source and target languages, receiving authority, deadline and whether a printed copy is required.

Translate and certify

The document is translated and checked before the certification statement, stamp, signature and date are added.

Receive the translation

The certified PDF is sent by email. A printed hard copy can also be posted when requested.

Prepare your request

What to send with your Arabic document

Complete information allows the document, certification route, delivery format and deadline to be reviewed before translation begins.

  • A clear scan or photograph of every relevant page
  • The document’s current language and required translation language
  • The authority, organisation or country receiving the document
  • Your exact completion deadline
  • Any written certification or formatting instructions
  • Preferred name spellings used in passports or existing records
  • Confirmation of whether a printed certified copy is required
Timing and delivery

Turnaround, copies and pricing

Timing and cost depend on the document’s length, condition, complexity, language direction, certification route and required deadline.

Standard service

Usually two to three working days for shorter documents.

Express service

Faster service may be available after the document and required certification route have been reviewed.

Digital copy

A certified PDF is delivered by email for digital submission or printing.

Printed copy

A certified hard copy can be posted when the receiving authority or customer requires one.

Price confirmation

The price is confirmed after the document, language direction, intended use and deadline have been reviewed.

Do you need a different certification route?

A standard certified translation is not always the same as a notarised, apostilled or sworn translation. Send the receiving authority’s instructions when you are uncertain.

For visa and immigration evidence, review the UKVI certified translation service. For a short deadline, see the urgent certified translation service.

Questions customers often ask

Arabic certified translation FAQs

Send the document and the receiving organisation’s instructions when you are unsure which translation route applies.

Do I need a certified Arabic translation?

A certified translation is commonly required when an Arabic document will be used for an official purpose, including immigration, legal matters, university admissions, employment checks or formal document submissions. Check the instructions issued by the organisation receiving the document.

Do you translate both Arabic to English and English to Arabic?

Yes. Certified translation is available in both directions for personal, legal, academic, medical, business, immigration and other official documents.

Will the translation be suitable for a UK authority?

The certified translation is prepared with a certification statement, stamp, signature and date. Final acceptance remains the decision of the receiving authority, so provide any specific instructions with the document before work begins.

What Arabic documents can be translated?

Documents can include birth, marriage and divorce certificates, police certificates, passports, identity cards, degrees, transcripts, contracts, court papers, medical reports, business records and immigration documents.

How long does Arabic certified translation take?

Standard turnaround is usually two to three working days for shorter documents. Express service may be available depending on the document, certification route and time of submission.

Do I need to send the original document?

In most cases, a clear scan or photograph is enough for the translation to be reviewed and prepared. Explain whether the receiving authority requires a printed copy, notarisation, apostille or another formal process.

Can Arabic stamps, seals and handwritten notes be translated?

Visible and relevant stamps, seals, signatures, dates, official references and handwritten annotations can be translated where they are legible. Make sure photographs are clear and free from cropping, blur or glare.

Can I receive a printed certified copy by post?

Yes. A certified PDF can be sent by email and a printed hard copy can also be provided by post when requested.

How is the price of an Arabic translation calculated?

The price depends on factors such as document length, complexity, language direction, certification requirements, formatting and deadline. Send the complete document for an accurate confirmation.

Ready to proceed?

Send your Arabic document for review

Include the source and target languages, the organisation receiving the translation, your exact deadline and whether you need a printed certified copy.

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