Professional Arabic Translation Services UK

Arabic is spoken by over 400 million people across 25 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The UK has significant Arabic-speaking communities from Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and other MENA countries, creating substantial demand for professional Arabic translation services.

Arabic documents present unique challenges for translation. The language uses a right-to-left script with 28 letters that change shape depending on position. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is used for official documents, but regional dialects affect terminology and document formats. Understanding these nuances is essential for accurate, accepted translations.

Our Arabic translators are native speakers with expertise in MENA administrative systems and UK immigration requirements. Whether you need birth certificates for UK visa applications, educational credentials for NARIC recognition, or legal documents for court proceedings, our certified translations are accepted by the Home Office, UKVI, UK courts, and all official bodies.

We translate all types of Arabic documents from across the MENA region:

• Civil registry documents — Birth certificates (شهادة الميلاد), marriage certificates (عقد الزواج), death certificates from any Arab country's civil registry
• Identity documents — National ID cards, passports, residence permits from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and all Arab states
• Academic credentials — University degrees, school certificates (Tawjihi, Thanawiya), transcripts from Arab educational institutions
• Legal documents — Court orders, contracts, powers of attorney (توكيل), police clearance certificates, family law documents
• Religious documents — Islamic marriage contracts (عقد النكاح), divorce documents (طلاق), inheritance documents (ميراث)
• Business documents — Commercial registration, company certificates, contracts, financial statements from MENA businesses

All translations include certification accepted by UK authorities for immigration, legal, and official use.

Accurate Arabic translation requires specific expertise:

• Right-to-left formatting — Arabic reads right-to-left, affecting document layout. Our DTP team ensures proper presentation while maintaining accurate English translation
• Regional variations — Documents from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other countries use different terminology and formats. We assign translators familiar with the specific country of origin
• Islamic legal terms — Family documents contain Islamic legal terminology (Nikah, Talaq, Mahr, Idda). We accurately translate these with appropriate UK legal explanations
• Official seals — Arabic documents feature multiple stamps and seals that must be accurately described for UK authorities
• Name transliteration — Arabic names can be transliterated to English in multiple ways. We maintain consistency with existing UK documents where possible

Our translators understand both Arab administrative systems and UK official requirements, ensuring your documents meet all standards for acceptance.