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Arabic Records From Rabat To Baghdad

Arabic Translation Services UK: Every Name, Seal And Hijri Date Handled Properly

Papers from Morocco, Egypt, Sudan or Iraq often hold long family names, Hijri dates and faint stamps. Our Arabic translation services read them closely, then deliver signed, stamped English with each name matching your passport.

  • Certified Arabic pages from £24.99
  • Fixed quote within one hour, family sets priced together
  • Hijri dates shown alongside Gregorian dates
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Arabic Papers We Receive From

  • Morocco
  • Egypt
  • Sudan
  • Tunisia
  • Iraq
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Syria

العربيةUK Uses

Certified Arabic Translation For UKVI, Divorce, DVLA And UK ENIC

Your Arabic papers may be bound for a caseworker, a judge, the DVLA or UK ENIC. Choose the office below. Each translation from Arabic into English is prepared around the details that office checks first.

Visa Extensions, ILR And Family Routes

Family applications often include a birth certificate for every child plus the parents' marriage contract. We prepare certified translation for a UKVI visa extension with each name written exactly as the passports show it.

Usually sent

  • Children's birth certificates
  • Marriage contract
  • National ID card
  • Nationality certificate
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العربيةCivil Papers

Arabic To English Certified Translation Of Civil And Family Records

Family records make up most of our Arabic work, followed by licences and identity papers. Every translated Arabic certificate covers the whole page. Stamps, signatures and handwritten notes are never left out.

  • 01

    شهادة ميلاد

    Birth Extract With Parents' Names

    Used to prove family links for visas and passports. Parents' full names, the registry office and the registration number are kept in order, with spellings taken from your passports.

  • 02

    عقد زواج

    Marriage Contract

    Lists the couple, the witnesses, the guardian and often the dowry. Moroccan contracts drawn up by adouls are translated together with their notes and the judge's endorsement.

  • 03

    وثيقة طلاق

    Divorce Certificate

    Whether the record shows a talaq, a khula or a court ruling, we keep the case number and type of divorce. Our talaq certificate translation explains each term once.

  • 04

    شهادة وفاة

    Death Record For Claims And Estates

    Families need these for refunds, insurance and estates. We translate the place, day and cause of death in plain, respectful English, keeping every registry stamp.

  • 05

    رخصة قيادة

    Arab Country Driving Licence

    Egyptian, Gulf and North African licences show vehicle classes and the issuing traffic office. We translate both sides to mirror the card, for the DVLA, an insurer or a car hire desk.

  • 06

    بطاقة الهوية الوطنية

    National Identity Card

    Often asked for in settlement applications. We copy the ID number digit by digit and translate the address, occupation and marital status fields exactly as printed.

  • 07

    شهادة الجنسية

    Nationality Certificate

    Iraqi and other nationality certificates carry directorate names, register numbers and issue details. Each one is reproduced faithfully so a caseworker can compare it with your passport.

  • 08

    شهادة التخرج

    Graduation Certificate

    Arab universities often issue this separately from the transcript. We translate both, keeping grade wording such as very good or excellent exactly as the original states it.

العربيةArabic Terms

Arabic Document Translation Terms From Contracts And Registries

Arabic official papers use titles that have no neat English match. These are the terms we see most, with the wording we use. A careful Arabic English translator explains them once, then stays consistent throughout.

العربية termIn EnglishGood to know
عقد زواجMarriage contractThe core marriage record across most Arabic-speaking countries.
عدولAdoulsTwo adouls witness and draft Moroccan marriage and property acts.
مأذونMa'zoun (marriage registrar)Licensed official who registers Muslim marriages and divorces in Egypt.
خلعKhulaA divorce sought by the wife, usually through a court.
الحالة المدنيةCivil statusName of the civil registry service in Morocco and Tunisia.
الرقم القوميNational numberEgypt's 14-digit personal number, copied digit by digit.
هـAH (Hijri year)Written after a Hijri year, as in 1445 هـ.
مAD (Gregorian year)Written after a Gregorian year, as in 2024 م.

Grandparents' Names On The Certificate Too?

We transliterate each name using the spelling in that person's passport. Where a grandparent has no passport, we use one standard spelling and keep it identical on every Arabic page.

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العربيةCountry Styles

One Script, Many Registries: Arabic Translator UK Notes On Each Region

Arabic is written the same way everywhere, but every country words its records differently. A Moroccan contract looks nothing like an Iraqi one. Our Arabic language specialists know these local styles and spellings.

  • 01

    Morocco, Algeria And Tunisia

    Maghreb records often mix Arabic and French on one page, so a name may already appear in French spelling. We translate both parts into one English text, using your passport spelling and noting any French form that differs.

  • 02

    Egypt And Sudan

    Names here can run to five parts, each one a father's or grandfather's name. Sudanese certificates may be partly handwritten. We keep every part in order and mark any faint word as illegible.

  • 03

    Iraq, Syria And The Levant

    Nationality certificates and civil records here show family register numbers and directorate names. We copy each number exactly, because caseworkers compare them against other papers in your file.

  • 04

    Saudi Arabia And The Gulf

    Gulf papers often carry Hijri dates only. We keep the Hijri date as written and add the Gregorian date beside it, with a short note if the conversion could fall on two days.

العربيةInto Arabic

British Papers Into Arabic For Embassies And Chambers Of Commerce

Some customers need British papers in Arabic for an embassy, a ministry or a business partner abroad. Each English into Arabic certified translation is signed and stamped. It can also be notarised and legalised afterwards.

  • EN العربية

    Egyptian Embassy Registrations

    Parents registering a UK-born child with the Egyptian Embassy may need the full birth certificate in Arabic. We translate, sign and stamp it, and a scanned copy is enough to begin.

  • EN العربية

    Powers Of Attorney For Syria And Beyond

    Business papers usually pass through a notary, the FCDO, the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce and the embassy, in the order that embassy specifies. Our legalisation of translated documents for Arab embassies prepares the Arabic for each stamp.

  • EN العربية

    Degrees For Work In The Gulf

    Some Gulf employers want UK degree certificates in Arabic after legalisation. For countries outside the apostille system, such as the UAE, embassy attestation follows the FCDO step, and we translate every attached page so the set matches.

العربيةPrice Levels

Arabic Certificate Translation Fees At Four Fixed Levels

Our certified translation specialists agree one fixed Arabic translation price before work begins. Most UK offices only need the certified level. Choose a higher one only when an embassy, notary or court asks for it.

  • Certified

    £24.99per Arabic page

    • Statement of accuracy on headed paper
    • Prepared for UKVI, DVLA and UK ENIC
    • Passport spellings used throughout

  • Sworn

    £39.99per Arabic page

    • Translator swears a UK declaration
    • For readers who ask for sworn wording
    • Same signed and stamped format

  • Notarised

    £69.99per Arabic document

    • Arabic translator's signature notarised
    • Common for powers of attorney
    • Apostille or embassy steps come later

  • Apostille

    £129.99per Arabic document

    • Notary and FCDO apostille, one combined fee
    • On top of the per-page translation
    • Embassy steps explained before you pay

Your fixed quote arrives within one hour. Card payment only after you agree.

العربيةOrder Online

Arabic Translation Online From Upload To Signed PDF

Everything happens online, from any UK town. Before we translate Arabic documents into English, we ask one thing. How should each person's name appear in English? That answer shapes the whole job.

  1. 1

    Send Photos And Spellings

    Upload each page, front and back, plus the passport photo page of everyone named, so their English spellings match.

  2. 2

    Approve One Family Quote

    We price all certificates together and reply within the hour with the total and the delivery time.

  3. 3

    Translation By Country Style

    A translator familiar with your country's layout works on the file. Hijri dates are converted and stamps translated where they sit.

  4. 4

    Second Reader, Then PDF

    A second linguist checks names, numbers and dates against the Arabic. The signed PDF arrives by email, and a posted copy follows if requested.

Visa Date Close? Mention It On Upload

Say so when you upload. Most short Arabic certificates come back within 24 hours. If that is too slow, ask for same-day delivery and we confirm it before payment is taken.

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العربيةFamily Stories

Feedback From Arabic-Speaking Families Across The UK

These customers sent Arabic papers for visas, divorces, licences and refunds, from Rabat to Riyadh. Their stories show how a certified Arabic translator treats names, Hijri dates and family details when an office is waiting.

01/ 15 reviews

  • Would Use Again These Type Of Translation

    The process felt clear and human, not rushed. The sworn translation was accepted without follow-up, and that tells you everything. I would use the service again.

    MS Mehul ShahWembley, London · Customer review

  • Reliable for Official Use

    I needed sworn translations for official submission. The documents were prepared correctly and accepted straight away. Simple, reliable and stress-free.

    DM David MorleyBanbury, Oxfordshire · Customer review

  • Made Things Less Uncertain

    I wasn’t fully sure what was required. That’s common. Things were explained clearly and handled with care. The final document was accepted without problems.

    YH Yara HaddadKensington, London · Customer review

  • Clear and Correct

    I needed sworn translations for UK use and wanted them done properly. The work was accurate, clearly certified and accepted without extra checks.

    SM Stefan MüllerHammersmith, London · Customer review

  • Smooth, Quiet Process

    The whole process felt smooth and calm. No confusion, no chasing. The sworn translation arrived on time and was accepted without questions.

    EL Edward LangleyCanterbury, Kent · Customer review

  • Accepted for Government Use

    I needed sworn translations for a government submission. The documents were prepared correctly and accepted without issues. There was no need for extra explanation.

    FB Farzana BegumBarking, London · Customer review

  • Timing Was Spot On

    I was working with a tight deadline & couldn’t risk any delays. The sworn translation arrived on time & was accepted immediately. That kept everything on track.

    MS Matthew SinclairWoking, Surrey · Customer review

  • Worked for University Use

    I needed sworn translations for university documents. The wording was clear and the certification was correct. They were accepted without hesitation, which helped things move forward.

    IC Isabella ContiOxford, Oxfordshire · Customer review

  • Gave Me Confidence

    The document looked official and well prepared. I felt confident submitting it. Sometimes that feeling matters. It was accepted without any concerns from the authority.

    CL Christopher LaneCambridge, Cambridgeshire · Customer review

  • Clear Updates Along the Way

    I was kept informed throughout, which I appreciated. The sworn translation arrived as promised and met UK rules. It was accepted without follow-up, making the whole thing feel easy.

    PV Poonam VermaHounslow, London · Customer review

  • Right the First Time

    The documents needed to be done again. Not this time. The sworn translation was correct on the first try and accepted straight away. That alone saved time and stress.

    BH Benjamin HoltSt Albans, Hertfordshire · Customer review

  • Care With Personal Documents

    These were personal documents, not just papers. They were handled with care and translated correctly. The sworn translation was accepted without questions, which gave me real peace of mind.

    NA Noor AhmedIlford, London · Customer review

  • Helped With Property Papers

    Property paperwork already has enough pressure. I needed sworn translations done properly. Everything was handled carefully and accepted without delay, which kept things moving smoothly.

    LR Lucia RomanoRichmond, London · Customer review

  • Felt Human, Not Rushed

    Sometimes services feel rushed. This didn’t. Communication stayed clear, the document looked right and it was accepted without questions. That balance between calm and professional made a difference.

    ML Marcus LlewellynCardiff, Wales · Customer review

  • No Problems at Submission

    I needed sworn translations for legal submission. The documents arrived on time and were certified correctly. I submitted them and didn’t hear anything back — which, in this case, was perfect.

    JP Jonathan PierceNewbury, Berkshire · Customer review

العربيةNames And Dates

Official Arabic Translation In The UK: Common Ordering Doubts

Spellings, mixed French text and old handwriting cause most of the doubts we hear before an Arabic certificate translation is ordered. Short answers follow below. Still unsure about something? Our team answers WhatsApp messages quickly.

My Family Members' Passports Spell Our Surname Differently. Which Do You Follow?
Each person's name follows their own passport spelling, even inside one shared record. Where two spellings appear, a one-line remark from the translator explains that both belong to the same family, so a caseworker is not left guessing.
My Moroccan Or Tunisian Document Mixes Arabic And French. Is Each Language Charged Separately?
No. We translate both languages into one English document and price it by page, not by language. The French parts get the same care as the Arabic.
Can The Arabic Translation Appear On Your Company Letterhead For The DVLA?
Yes. Every translation is set out on our headed page with company name, address, contact details, stamp and signature. That is the format the DVLA and most UK offices expect.
Do I Need A Translator Sworn In Egypt, Morocco Or Iraq For UK Use?
No. Offices in Britain take a certified translation made here, signed by our translator and showing how to contact us. A translator sworn abroad is only needed if an office in that country asks for one.
My Sudanese Or Iraqi Certificate Is Handwritten And Faded. Is It Still Readable Enough?
In most cases we can. Send the sharpest scan you can, taken in daylight and without shadows. If a word is truly unreadable, we mark it as illegible rather than guess, which keeps the translation honest.
What Happens If A Hijri Date On My Arabic Document Could Match Two Gregorian Days?
We keep the Hijri date exactly as written and give the most likely Gregorian date. Where two days are possible, we add a brief note. If your passport shows the date, tell us so we can refer to it.
Will One Quote Cover Arabic Certificates For My Whole Family?
Yes. Send every certificate together and we quote for all pages at once. The same team works on the set, so surnames and fathers' names read identically across every document.

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