Arabic Document Translation Services
Arabic document translation in the UK for certificates, contracts, medical records, financial documents and any paperwork that needs to be in English (or the other way round) for an official UK use. Native Arabic translators, two-linguist review, certified copies on request.
Arabic documents we translate
Most jobs we see on this side of the business are documents that have to be accepted by someone — a Home Office caseworker, a UK university admissions office, a solicitor's instructing client, an HR department, a GP. The recipient cares about two things: the translation is faithful, and the format makes it easy to read alongside the original.
Common Arabic documents we translate:
Regional variants and dialects of Arabic
Arabic looks and reads differently depending on where it's used. Spelling, grammar, vocabulary and the conventions for formal writing all shift between regions. When you send the document, tell us which country or community it's from and which audience the English version is meant for — that one detail saves a round of rework and helps the translation land the way it should.
How to order a Arabic document translation (and how a Arabic translator handles it)
- Send the document. Email or upload through the quote form. PDFs are fine; we handle the formatting.
- Quote. Back to you within an hour during UK office hours, with a price and a realistic delivery date.
- Translation. A Arabic native translator with the right subject background — medical, legal, technical — does the work.
- Second-linguist review. A second Arabic linguist checks meaning, names, dates, formatting and consistency.
- Delivery. In the format you asked for — PDF, Word, formatted to match the original. Certified translations include a signed accuracy statement on company letterhead. Hard copies go out by Royal Mail Special Delivery if you need one.
Arabic document translation by sector: legal, medical, financial, marketing, education, technology
Legal. Contracts, court bundles, witness statements, correspondence. We work with UK solicitors and barristers' chambers, and quote at Legal Aid Agency rates where applicable.
Healthcare. Patient letters, clinical notes, consent forms and occupational health reports for NHS trusts, private clinics and insurers.
Financial. Bank statements, audited accounts, investment documents and tax records. We work to the conventions of the receiving body, not generic templates.
Marketing. Brochures, ad copy and customer-facing content adapted for Arabic-speaking audiences. Sounds like it was written that way from the start.
Education. Transcripts, certificates and course materials, formatted for ENIC, UK universities and e-learning platforms.
Technology. User manuals, product strings, knowledge-base articles and software UI. Translation memory kept so updates only cost you for the new text.
Certified Arabic document translation for UKVI, courts and universities
For UK official use — UKVI, the Home Office, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, NHS trusts, UK universities and registry offices — a certified translation is normally what's required. We provide that as standard: a signed declaration of accuracy on Prism Linguistics letterhead, with the translator's name and the company stamp.
If your recipient asks specifically for sworn or apostilled translation rather than the standard certified format, mention it at quote stage and we'll add the notarisation or apostille step.
How much does Arabic document translation cost, and how long does it take?
Short Arabic certificates (one or two pages) are normally priced per page, with the certification statement included rather than charged as an extra. Longer documents are priced per word in the source, with the rate depending on subject complexity and how technical the terminology is.
Standard turnaround for a short document is normally next working day. Larger projects are quoted with a realistic delivery date that builds in the second-linguist review. Same-day work is possible for shorter items — tell us the deadline and we'll be straight with you about whether we can hit it.
About the Arabic language
Arabic, a linguistic marvel, spans the Arab world with its eloquence and historical significance. As a Semitic language, it unites over 310 million speakers, serving as a conduit for the rich cultural and religious tapestry of the Middle East and North Africa. From classical poetry to modern discourse, Arabic's intricate script and melodic sounds echo the resilience and diversity of a region shaped by centuries of civilization.
Get a quote
Send the document and tell us how it will be used and when you need it back. We'll come back with a price and a delivery date.
+44 (0) 20 3880 6688 · info@prismlinguistics.co.uk · online quote form
If you need a spoken-language interpreter instead, see our Arabic interpreting services page.