Arabic Birth Certificate Translation
Professional translation of Arabic birth certificates (شهادة الميلاد) from all 22 Arab countries for UK visa applications, citizenship, and legal purposes. Arabic birth certificates use the patronymic naming system (ism followed by father's and grandfather's names), which requires careful mapping to Western naming conventions. Our native Arabic translators handle Hijri-to-Gregorian date conversions, handwritten entries, and country-specific formats from Saudi Arabia to Morocco.
Why Choose Us for Arabic Birth Certificate Translation?
Understanding the specific requirements for this document type and language combination.
22 Countries Covered
Native translators experienced with certificates from all Arab League nations.
Calendar Conversion
Accurate conversion of Hijri dates to Gregorian calendar.
RTL Expertise
Proper handling of right-to-left Arabic text formatting.
Country & Cultural Context
Arabic birth certificates vary significantly between countries. Saudi certificates are issued via the Absher digital platform and use the Hijri calendar exclusively. Egyptian certificates from the Civil Status Authority (مصلحة الأحوال المدنية) include religion. Iraqi certificates may be damaged or reissued due to conflict. Syrian certificates may come from government or opposition-controlled areas with different formats. Maghreb countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) often issue bilingual Arabic-French certificates.
Document Format
Arabic birth certificates typically include: full name using the patronymic system (child's name, father's name, grandfather's name, family name), date and place of birth (Hijri calendar in Saudi Arabia, Gregorian elsewhere), parents' full names, religion (in Saudi, Egypt, Iraq), and civil registry number. Older certificates are frequently handwritten.
Translation Requirements
What you need to know about translating this document type from Arabic.
Full Translation
All Arabic text including stamps and marginal notes.
Name Transliteration
Names matched to passport spellings where possible.
Date Conversion
Hijri dates converted to Gregorian with both shown.
Official Elements
Stamps, seals, and registration numbers translated.
Common Uses
Why people need this specific translation service.
How It Works
Simple process from upload to certified translation
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Expert Translation
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Certified Delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arabic Birth Certificate translation
We translate birth certificates from all 22 Arab League countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Somalia, Mauritania, Djibouti, Comoros, and Palestine.
Saudi certificates use the Hijri lunar calendar exclusively. We convert these to Gregorian dates, showing both in the translation. We note the Umm al-Qura calendar used by Saudi official records and ensure accurate date conversion.
Arabic names follow a patronymic system: given name, father's name, grandfather's name, then family name. Since there is no single transliteration standard, the same name can have multiple valid English spellings (e.g., Muhammad/Mohammed/Mohamed). We match passport spellings where available and maintain consistency throughout the translation.
Yes, our certified translations meet all UKVI requirements for visa and citizenship applications. The translation includes the translator's credentials, accuracy statement, signature, and date as required by the Home Office.
Yes, our native Arabic translators are experienced with handwritten certificates common in older documents and from countries like Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. We also handle faded stamps and official seals in decorative Arabic calligraphy.
Yes, Maghreb country certificates (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) are frequently bilingual. Our translators handle both Arabic and French text, ensuring nothing is missed.
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