What Passport Information Gets Translated
A standard passport translation includes all data from the biographical page: full name (transliterated into Arabic following international standards), date and place of birth, nationality, passport number, issue and expiry dates, and the issuing authority. If your passport contains an additional data page (such as a residence stamp or visa history relevant to your application), those sections are translated as well upon request.
Name transliteration follows the standards used by Saudi and UAE immigration authorities — names are rendered phonetically in Arabic script, not translated semantically. This is critical for consistency with other documents and existing records in immigration systems.
When You Need a Passport Translation in Arabic
You will need a certified Arabic translation of your passport in a number of situations. Saudi Arabia requires it for all visa applications, iqama (residency permit) applications, driving licence conversions, and bank account openings. The UAE requires it for residency visa applications, Emirates ID applications, property purchase, marriage registration for expats, and most government services.
Universities in both countries typically require a passport translation as part of the student admission package, alongside translated academic certificates. If you are applying to multiple institutions or services at the same time, order copies accordingly — our DOCX format allows easy reprinting.
Accuracy and Name Consistency
The single most common cause of visa delays and rejections is a mismatch between how a name appears in Arabic across different documents. Our translators follow a standardised transliteration protocol for names from Russian, Uzbek, Kazakh, English, and other source languages, ensuring your name is rendered consistently whether the source is your passport, diploma, birth certificate, or employment letter.
If you are ordering multiple documents translated at the same time — for example a passport and a diploma — place them as separate orders and note in the order comments that the names must match across documents. Our review team will ensure consistency.
Delivery and Formats
Passport translations are delivered as a formatted PDF (ready for printing and submission) and an editable DOCX file. Both include the translator's certification statement. Standard delivery is 24 hours; express delivery in 2 hours is available for urgent visa applications.
If you need the translation to be printed, signed, and couriered as a physical document, note this requirement in your order — we partner with a local printing and courier service in several cities.