Farsi to English Translation
MOJ-certified Farsi ↔ English translation for UAE courts, immigration, and government agencies.
Communities served: Iran
Family law documents, embassy attestation coordination
Documents We Translate
Farsi to English and English to Farsi — both directions, same MOJ certification.
Legal & Court
- Marriage certificates (سند ازدواج)
- Divorce decrees
- Court judgments and orders
- Power of attorney (وکالتنامه)
- Notarized documents
- Inheritance certificates
Corporate & Commercial
- Company registration certificates
- Commercial contracts
- Partnership agreements
- Chamber of commerce certificates
- Tax clearance documents
- Employment contracts
Personal & Government
- Birth certificates (شناسنامه)
- Death certificates
- National ID (کارت ملی) translations
- Educational diplomas and transcripts
- Medical certificates
- Military service documents
Farsi Documents Most Requested in the UAE
The Iranian community is one of the most established expatriate groups in the UAE, with a significant presence in business, real estate, and professional services.
Marriage certificates (سند ازدواج) and divorce decrees are the most frequently requested Farsi translations, used for personal status proceedings and family visa applications.
The Iranian Shenasnameh (شناسنامه) identity booklet contains birth, marriage, and family records across multiple pages. We translate the complete booklet with MOJ certification.
Educational diplomas and transcripts from Iranian universities are regularly needed for MOHESR equivalency applications and professional licensing in the UAE.
Farsi Script and Translation Challenges
Farsi (Persian) uses a modified Arabic script with additional characters. While it shares the Arabic alphabet, Farsi vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation differ entirely.
Using Arabic translators for Farsi documents produces inaccurate translations. Farsi-specific terminology in legal and government documents requires specialist knowledge.
Iranian documents often use the Solar Hijri calendar. Date conversion to the Gregorian system must be precise to avoid errors in expiry dates and document validity periods.
Farsi names romanized inconsistently across documents can create immigration discrepancies. Our translators standardize romanization to match passport-recorded spellings.
Iranian Community and Client Profile in the UAE
Iranian nationals are active across Dubai's real estate, trading, hospitality, and professional services sectors with deep community roots spanning decades.
Iranian investors and business owners frequently need corporate documents, financial statements, and commercial contracts translated for UAE operations and banking.
Families processing spouse and dependent visa applications require complete document packages including marriage certificates, birth certificates, and national ID translations.
Iran Is Not a Hague Convention Member
Iranian documents require a longer attestation chain for UAE acceptance:
- Notarize the document in Iran
- Verify at the Iranian interests section (via the Swiss or Omani embassy in Abu Dhabi)
- Attest through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
We handle the translation. For attestation guidance, see our attestation services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our translation services.
Can you translate Iranian marriage certificates from Farsi to English?
Yes. We translate Iranian marriage certificates (سند ازدواج) and related family law documents from Farsi to English with MOJ certification accepted by UAE courts and immigration authorities.
Do you handle Farsi documents in Persian script?
Yes. Our translators are native Farsi speakers who read Persian script (a variant of Arabic script) fluently, including both printed and handwritten documents from Iranian government offices.
Is Iran a Hague Convention member for apostille?
No. Iran is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Iranian documents require embassy attestation followed by MOFA attestation in the UAE.
Can you translate Iranian educational certificates for UAE equivalency?
Yes. We translate Iranian university degrees, diplomas, and transcripts from Farsi to English in the format required by MOHESR for degree equivalency in the UAE.
How much does Farsi to English translation cost?
Send your document via WhatsApp for an exact quote. Pricing depends on document type, page count, and turnaround. See our pricing page for document-specific examples.
Do you translate Iranian Shenasnameh (identity booklets)?
Yes. The Iranian Shenasnameh (شناسنامه) is a multi-page identity booklet containing birth, marriage, and family information. We translate all pages with MOJ certification.
Can you coordinate attestation for Iranian documents?
Yes. Since Iran is not a Hague member, Iranian documents need embassy attestation. We coordinate the full chain: translation, notary public, Iranian interests section, and MOFA attestation.
How long does Farsi to English translation take?
Personal certificates take 24-48 hours. Family law documents and longer files may require 2-3 business days. Urgent same-day service is available for standard certificates.
Can you translate Iranian divorce decrees for UAE courts?
Yes. We translate Iranian divorce decrees and court judgments from Farsi to English and Arabic. These are commonly needed for personal status proceedings in UAE courts and for updating residence visa records.
Do you translate Iranian police clearance certificates?
Yes. Police clearance certificates from Iran are required for most UAE visa applications. We translate them from Farsi to Arabic and English with MOJ certification. The certificate must also be attested through the embassy and MOFA.
Not Sure What Your Documents Need?
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