Japanese to English Translation

MOJ-certified Japanese ↔ English translation for UAE courts, immigration, and government agencies.

Communities served: Japan

Kanji and Hiragana handling, corporate transfers, JAFZA documents

Native Japanese translators with Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana fluency
Koseki tohon (family register) translation specialists
JAFZA and DAFZA corporate setup document handling
Japanese apostille coordination through Tokyo MFA
Corporate transfer and secondment document expertise
Same-day urgent service for personal certificates

Documents We Translate

Japanese to English and English to Japanese — both directions, same MOJ certification.

Legal & Court

  • Koseki tohon (family register)
  • Court judgments and orders
  • Notarized documents (公正証書)
  • Power of attorney (委任状)
  • Marriage and divorce certificates
  • Police clearance certificates

Corporate & Commercial

  • Company registration (登記簿謄本)
  • Articles of incorporation (定款)
  • Board resolutions
  • Financial statements
  • JAFZA free zone applications
  • Joint venture agreements

Personal & Government

  • Birth certificates
  • Residence certificates (住民票)
  • Educational diplomas and transcripts
  • Passport copies
  • Driving license translations
  • Medical examination reports

Japan Is a Hague Convention Member

Japanese documents can be apostilled for streamlined UAE acceptance:

  • Get the apostille from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo
  • Apostilled documents are accepted directly by UAE authorities
  • No Embassy attestation needed — apostille is sufficient

Learn more about apostille requirements for your documents.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our translation services.

Can you translate Japanese Koseki (family register) documents?
Yes. Japanese Koseki tohon (family register extracts) are essential for visa and immigration applications. We translate these complex multi-generational documents with MOJ certification accepted by UAE authorities.
Do you handle Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana scripts?
Yes. Japanese documents use three scripts: Kanji (Chinese characters), Hiragana, and Katakana. Our Japanese translators are native speakers who handle all three scripts and their combinations accurately.
Is Japan a Hague Convention member for apostille?
Yes. Japan is a Hague Convention member. Japanese documents receive apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo, simplifying acceptance in the UAE.
Can you translate Japanese corporate documents for JAFZA setup?
Yes. We translate Japanese company registration certificates (登記簿謄本), articles of incorporation, and corporate documents for JAFZA and other UAE free zone applications.
How much does Japanese to English translation cost?
Send your document via WhatsApp for an exact quote. Japanese documents with dense Kanji content may have specialized pricing. See our pricing page for document-specific examples.
Do you translate Japanese educational certificates for UAE equivalency?
Yes. We translate Japanese university degrees, diplomas, and transcripts to English for MOHESR degree equivalency applications in the UAE.
Can you handle Japanese corporate transfer documents?
Yes. We translate employee secondment agreements, transfer documents, and HR paperwork for Japanese companies relocating staff to UAE offices, including JAFZA and DAFZA zones.
How long does Japanese to English translation take?
Personal certificates take 24-48 hours. Corporate and legal documents may require 2-3 business days due to Kanji complexity. Urgent same-day service is available for short documents.
Do you translate Japanese marriage certificates for spouse visa?
Yes. We translate Japanese marriage certificates and Koseki entries showing marriage records for spouse visa applications with GDRFA and ICP. The original should be apostilled through Tokyo MFA.
Can you translate Japanese police clearance certificates?
Yes. Police clearance certificates from Japan are required for UAE visa applications. We translate them from Japanese to Arabic and English with MOJ certification. The certificate must be apostilled.
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