Certified Translation for Embassies 2026 — What's Accepted and What's Rejected?

Summary

A certified translation is not just any translation: it requires a certified stamp + a certificate of conformity + a letter-for-letter match of names with the passport.

Most Requested Documents for Translation

• National ID / residence permit (iqama)
• Family card (family register)
• Salary certificate (if issued in Arabic)
• Commercial registration (for business owners)
• Birth and marriage certificates (for families and children)
• Title deed or lease contract (proof of ties)

Reasons a Translation Is Rejected

1. A name spelled differently from the passport — the most common reason
2. A translation with no stamp or no certificate of conformity
3. A partial translation (omitting stamps or marginal notes from the original)
4. Hijri dates without their Gregorian equivalent

Our Service

50 ريال SAR per document, delivered within 24 hours by email or WhatsApp, with names matching your passport. The translation is included in the Schengen file — you don't need to order it separately.

FAQ

Are electronic translations accepted? Most embassies accept the printed copy of the certified translation. Do I need Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation? Some cases (study, work, marriage) require additional attestation — we clarify this for you case by case. How long is a translation valid? It has no expiry date, but the original document must be recent (such as a salary certificate).

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