Translating documents for the Gulf countries
People who go to work or study in the Gulf countries are often asked for English translations of their Moroccan documents, including those issued in Arabic. People who come to Morocco from the Gulf may in turn need their documents translated into Arabic for Moroccan administrations and courts.
The documents below are general information; each receiving institution sets its own list.
Going to the Gulf: translations into English
Work
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Employment and experience certificates
- Professional certificates and licences
- Criminal record extract
Studies
- Baccalaureate and university diplomas
- Transcripts of records
- School and enrolment certificates
- Birth certificate and criminal record extract
Family
- Marriage contract
- Birth certificates
- Family booklet
- Divorce or custody judgments, when relevant
Coming from the Gulf to Morocco: translations into Arabic
- Diplomas and transcripts issued in the Gulf
- Employment and salary certificates
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Company documents, contracts and court decisions
What I provide
- A complete translation of the whole document, including stamps and marginal notes
- A signed and dated certification by a sworn translator appointed by the Moroccan Ministry of Justice
- A QR code allowing the receiving institution to verify the translation
- A PDF to send to your employer or university, and the signed and stamped translation on paper
The legalisation steps for originals and translations depend on the country and on the purpose of the file. They can be confirmed for your situation when you send your documents.
Countries
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. Each employer, university and authority sets its own list of documents: check the list you were given before ordering translations.
Sending your documents
Documents can be sent from anywhere in Morocco through the quote form, by email or on WhatsApp.
Tips
- Make sure names are spelled as in your passport, consistently across all translations.
- Send all documents at once, to save time and keep the translations consistent.
The documents listed on this page are general information only: each country, authority, university, school or employer sets its own list, and it can change. The instructions of the institution receiving your documents always prevail.
Send copies of your documents, and I will reply with a quote, the turnaround and the right steps for your file.