Moving to Dubai means paperwork. Visa applications, family sponsorship, school enrollment, driving license conversion — each requires specific documents translated and attested to UAE standards. This guide covers every personal document you will need, the exact requirements for each, and how to avoid the common mistakes that cause rejection at government counters.
WhatsApp a clear photo or scan. We check for legibility, required stamps, and document completeness before quoting.
Within 15 minutes during working hours. We tell you exactly what is needed — including any missing attestation stamps.
We send a PDF proof via WhatsApp. Check the spelling of names, dates, and details before final stamping.
Digital copy immediately. Hard copy with MOJ stamp delivered to your door or available for collection.
We verify your document has the required MOFA or apostille stamps before translation. No wasted money on unusable translations.
Side-by-side English-Arabic layout matches the original document structure. Government clerks can verify details instantly.
QR code on every translation links to MOJ verification system. Authorities can confirm authenticity in seconds.
If a government office requests any changes to wording or format, we update and redeliver at no extra cost.
Required for child visa sponsorship, school enrollment, and family book registration. The translation must include the child's full name (matching passport), parents' names, place of birth, and registration number.
Common requirement: MOFA attestation from your home country before UAE acceptance. View complete birth certificate guide →
Processing time: 60 minutes digital, same-day hard copy.
Essential for spousal visa sponsorship, joint bank accounts, and tenancy contracts. UAE authorities verify both names match passport spellings exactly.
Key detail: Religious marriage certificates may require additional civil registration in some cases. View complete marriage certificate guide →
Related service: UAE Attestation services if your certificate needs legalization.
Required when sponsoring children as a single parent, updating visa status, or remarrying in the UAE. Courts require the full decree, not just the certificate.
Needed for inheritance proceedings, repatriation of remains, cancellation of residency, and insurance claims. Sensitive handling with expedited processing available.
Required for employment visas, Golden Visa applications, and residency renewal in many cases. The PCC must be from your country of residence for the past 5 years, not just your home country.
Validity: Most authorities accept PCC issued within the last 6 months. View complete PCC translation guide →
Golden Visa applicants: See our Golden Visa document package for bundled pricing.
Required for Golden Visa (showing AED 2M+ in deposits), investor visas, and some employment categories. Statements must cover 6 consecutive months.
Format note: We preserve the tabular format with credit/debit columns clearly labeled in Arabic. View complete bank statement guide →
Required for RTA file opening and license conversion. Not all countries qualify for direct conversion — check RTA's list of approved countries first.
Important: The translation is just step one. You still need an eye test and possibly a road test depending on your license origin. View complete driving license guide →
Required for employment visa processing, professional licensing, and Golden Visa qualification. The degree must show your field of study, graduation date, and conferring institution.
Attestation chain: Most degrees need attestation from: (1) Your university, (2) Your country's Ministry of Education/Foreign Affairs, (3) UAE Embassy in your country, (4) MOFA UAE. View complete degree translation guide →
Country-specific guides: India attestation | UK attestation | US attestation
Required for school transfers within UAE, university admissions, and equivalency assessment by the Ministry of Education.
Format: We maintain the grade table structure with subject names, credit hours, and GPA clearly translated. View complete transcript guide →
Needed when moving children between schools or enrolling in UAE schools for the first time. Requirements vary by emirate and school type (MOE curriculum vs international).
Tip: Contact the receiving school first to confirm exactly which documents they need translated.
The UAE operates a structured system for foreign document acceptance. Understanding this system saves time, money, and frustration at government counters.
For most personal documents submitted to UAE government authorities, three elements must be in place:
The order matters. Translation should typically be the last step, after attestation, because the translation must include the attestation stamps to be complete.
Not sure about your document's status? Send it via WhatsApp and we will tell you exactly what is needed before you pay anything.
Different visa categories require different document sets. Here is what you will typically need:
The attestation process varies significantly by country. We have prepared detailed guides for the most common origin countries:
After processing thousands of personal documents, we have identified the issues that most frequently cause rejection at government counters:
Your name must be spelled identically across all documents. Mohammad, Mohammed, and Muhammad are treated as different names by UAE systems. We check this during our pre-validation and can advise on which spelling to use throughout.
A beautifully translated document is useless if the original was not attested first. We check for attestation stamps before accepting your document for translation.
Police clearance certificates typically must be issued within 6 months. Bank statements must be recent (usually within 3 months of application). We flag expiration issues before you waste money on translation.
A "marriage certificate" from a religious authority may not be accepted without civil registration. Degree "provisional certificates" are not the same as the final degree. We advise when you need to obtain a different document.
Once you have your translated document, the next steps depend on your purpose:
Upload the translated document through the GDRFA portal or ICP app. The QR code on our translation allows online verification. Keep the hard copy for any in-person appointments.
Submit the original document plus translation. Our translations follow Dubai Courts formatting standards. For legal proceedings, additional notarization may be required.
Most institutions accept our MOJ-certified translations directly. Some international schools may have additional requirements — check with the admissions office first.
Banks typically accept our translations for account opening and loan applications. Some banks have specific format requirements which we accommodate.
Personal document translation pricing depends on document complexity and urgency:
See our detailed pricing guide or send your documents for an instant quote.
We do not simply translate what you send us. Before accepting payment, we verify:
This "White-Glove Shield" approach means we sometimes tell customers their document is not ready for translation. While this may seem unhelpful in the moment, it prevents wasted money and failed applications.
If your document needs attestation first, we explain exactly how to get it — or handle the attestation process for you.
Select a category below for detailed requirements, processing times, and specific guidance for each document type.
For a standard employment visa: passport (sometimes), educational degree, and police clearance certificate. For family/dependent visa: marriage certificate, children's birth certificates. For Golden Visa: all of the above plus bank statements and property documents. Each document must be MOJ-certified Arabic translation.
It depends on the document and its intended use. Birth/marriage certificates for GDRFA submission typically need MOFA attestation first. Degrees for employment need full attestation chain. We check your document and advise whether attestation is required before you pay for translation.
Standard documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate, single-page certificates): 60 minutes for digital delivery. Multi-page documents (transcripts, bank statements): 2-4 hours. Hard copy with MOJ stamp: same-day if submitted before 12pm, next morning otherwise.
Yes, for the initial quote and translation. The photo must show all four corners, be in focus, and have good lighting. For the final hard copy submission to government, you will need the original document — we will guide you on this.
This rarely happens with our MOJ-certified translations, but if it does, we investigate the reason and provide a corrected translation at no additional cost. Common issues are spelling variations (Mohammad vs Muhammad) which we can adjust to match your other documents.
We specialize in translation to and from Arabic, which is what UAE government authorities require. For documents in languages other than English (Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, French, etc.), we translate to Arabic via our certified linguists in those language pairs.
In UAE context, legal translation specifically means translation by a translator licensed by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). This is what courts, GDRFA, and government departments require. 'Certified' without MOJ licensing is not accepted for official purposes in UAE.
Yes. We coordinate the full attestation process for documents from India, UK, US, Philippines, Pakistan, and other countries. This includes home country attestation, UAE Embassy legalization, and MOFA stamping. See our attestation guide for country-specific requirements.
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