Arabic Translation Services in Singapore
Need an Arabic birth certificate, marriage contract or licence in English for ICA, MOM or the Traffic Police? Or an English document in Arabic for an office, university or partner in the Gulf? Our Arabic translation services in Singapore cover both directions. Families from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the wider Arab world use us for PR, citizenship and LTVP files. A native-speaker human translator does the work, and a second person checks every name, date and number.
Quick answer: A certified Arabic translation starts from S$45 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$207.20 for a 1-page document and usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Need it fast? Send a short document before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation (+S$20 a page). The notary and SAL steps add a few working days.
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Arabic Birth and Marriage Certificates for ICA: Certified, Notarised or Legalised?
The office that reads your translation decides the route. Filing an Arabic certificate with ICA? You only need card 2.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our translator and our company, with a signed and dated statement that the English (or Arabic) is complete and correct.
- Used for: MOM work pass and Dependant's Pass files, the Traffic Police licence conversion, schools, banks, insurers and hospitals.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$45 per page.
2. Notarised Translation
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore (a senior lawyer), who notarises our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship, LTVP and LTVP+ files.
- Extra step: SAL then authenticates every notarised document with an apostille. The S$87.20 SAL fee is included.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$207.20 for a 1-page document (S$45 translation + S$75 notarial certificate + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going to the Arab World: Apostille or Embassy Legalisation
- Who signs it: The Notary Public, then SAL, and for some countries the embassy too.
- Used for: Singapore papers translated into Arabic for an office, university, court or employer abroad.
- From: Included with notarisation; embassy legalisation quoted on request.
One thing we will always tell you straight
Arabic reads right to left, and one Arabic name can be spelt in English many ways: Mohammed, Muhammad or Mohamed; Al-Hassan or Alhassan. We follow your passport, not our own taste, and we add a short translator's note if your certificate and passport do not match. One more thing about the UAE: some UAE offices and courts want an Arabic translation made by a translator licensed in the UAE. If yours does, we tell you so before you pay us, and we only do the Singapore steps. Our document authentication page explains the UAE and Qatar embassy chain.
Arabic to English and English to Arabic Translation, Done by Native Speakers
Official papers across the Arab world use Modern Standard Arabic, so one native Arabic translator can read a document from Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo or Amman. The details still differ by country. Gulf papers (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman) are often bilingual; we translate every Arabic part, including stamps, and check that any English already printed matches. Older Saudi and other Gulf papers often give dates in the Hijri (Islamic) calendar; we keep the Hijri date as written and add the Gregorian date in a translator's note. Patronymics such as bin and bint, and family names with Al-, are written the way your passport writes them.
Also: Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, Iraq, Algeria, Tunisia, Gulf, Levantine, Egyptian and Maghrebi dialects for audio and video
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq: civil records and family books in Arabic, often handwritten in older versions. Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia: papers often mix Arabic and French, and we translate both parts. For English to Arabic, we typeset Arabic right to left, with numbers and dates in the form the reader expects. Spoken dialects (Gulf, Levantine, Egyptian, Maghrebi) matter for audio and video files, so tell us where the speaker is from. Rare pairs, such as Arabic to Malay or Arabic to Chinese, may cost more and take a little longer, and we confirm both before we start.
Arabic Documents We Translate, From Birth Certificates to Contracts
Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
Birth and Family Records
UAE, Saudi, Egyptian and other Arabic birth certificates (شهادة ميلاد), see birth certificate translation. Family books and family extracts (Jordan, Lebanon, Syria), see household register translation.
Marriage and Divorce
Marriage contracts (عقد زواج) from Sharia and civil courts, see marriage certificate translation. Divorce certificates and court judgments, see divorce certificate translation.
Driving
Arabic driving licences for the Traffic Police, see driving licence translation.
Study
Degrees and transcripts, Arabic to English or English to Arabic, see academic certificate translation.
Arabic to English Translation From Overseas: Upload, Pay, Courier
Four simple steps, from your photos to a set that is ready to upload.
Send clear photos or scans
Send every page, the back of each page and every stamp, plus the passport page of each person named. Tell us the office. If your nationality or name has changed since the document was issued, tell us that too.
Get a price and a plan
We reply within an hour with a fixed, itemised price, and we tell you whether you need the notary and SAL steps, and an embassy stamp for papers going abroad.
Translation and check
A native-speaker human translator does the work. A second person checks every name, date (Hijri and Gregorian), number and seal against the original and the passports.
Delivery
A certified translation comes as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. For ICA, we send it to a Notary Public in Singapore and then to SAL. You get a PDF of the full set (original copy, translation, notarial certificate and SAL certificate) for upload, plus the signed paper set. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Families and Companies Trust Us With Arabic Translation
What you get with every Arabic document we translate.
Native Arabic Translators, Human Work
A native speaker translates, and a second person checks. We do not claim credentials we cannot show.
Names and Dates Checked Twice
Every name follows the passport. Every Hijri date is checked against its Gregorian date.
Your Papers Stay Private
We do not paste your documents into public AI tools, and only the people on your job see them.
Honest Timelines
Certified translation takes 24 to 48 hours. With the notary and SAL steps, the whole job usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Embassy legalisation for papers going abroad adds the embassy's own time.
A Typical Job: A 1981 Saudi Court Marriage Contract, Translated for an ICA LTVP File
This is how a typical older marriage contract job for an ICA LTVP file runs. It shows our usual process, not one named client.
Marriage Contract Translation
Marriage contract (عقد زواج)
Issued in Arabic by a Saudi Arabian court in 1981.
What the client needed
Spouse of a Singapore citizen applying for an LTVP
- Whether a translation by the applicant himself would be enough for ICA.
- The name and nationality on an old paper will not match a newer passport.
What we did
Three things explained before we start
- The client sends photos of every page, plus his current passport page.
- We explain that ICA needs an official translation, so a translation by the applicant does not work on its own; ours is notarised with the SAL apostille.
- We translate the contract as it is, in its own layout, so an officer can match the English to the Arabic line by line.
- A short translator's note links the name and nationality on the old paper to the current passport.
- The set is notarised with the SAL apostille, and the client sends his passport page with the file.
How Much Does Arabic Translation Cost in Singapore?
You pay per page for personal papers and per word for long business files, and you get a fixed price before we start. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Notarised for ICA
3-7 daysStarting from · 1-page document, notary + SAL included
- Includes the notary fee (S$75) and the SAL fee (S$87.20)
- +S$45 for each extra page
- PDF for the ICA upload plus the signed paper set
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- Certificates, licences and letters
- For MOM, the Traffic Police, schools and banks
- Signed PDF, paper copy on request
Long Business Files
QuotedStarting from
- Contracts, tenders and reports, Arabic to English or English to Arabic
- Right-to-left layout included
- Same-day: +S$20 a page for short documents sent before 11am on a weekday (translation only)
Worked example: a PR file. A 1-page UAE birth certificate translated from Arabic for an ICA PR file, notarised with SAL: total from S$207.20, ready in 3 to 7 working days. Arabic to English is standard for us. Old handwritten records, faded papers and rare pairs may cost more or take longer, and we tell you before we start.
What Our Arabic Translation Clients Say
Here is what clients said after we translated their Arabic and English documents.
Real Client Experiences
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Quick Help for My ICA Upload
"Honestly, I was stressed about my ICA portal upload. They translated my Arabic birth certificate into English clearly. Very fast reply. Fair price. Whole process felt simple and smooth."
Business Proposal Done Right
"First time using this service for English to Arabic business document. The meaning stayed correct. My Dubai partner understood everything. Clear WhatsApp updates. Price was reasonable for Singapore market."
PR Papers Ready on Time
"Finally found someone who understood ICA checklist pressure. My PR papers were translated from Arabic to English properly. No mistakes. Submission went smoothly. Very polite team and quick turnaround."
Marriage Certificate Accepted
"Glad I chose them for my marriage certificate translation. ICA accepted it without questions. The wording was clear. Process was simple online. Response time was fast and helpful."
Clear Arabic Contract Translation
"During business setup in Singapore, I needed English contract into Arabic. They kept the meaning simple and correct. My partner approved quickly. Communication was clear throughout."
Work Pass Documents Sorted
"Because of work pass process, I needed Arabic employment letter translated. They delivered same day. No confusion in wording. MOM submission was smooth. Thankful for quick support."
Bank Papers Translated Smoothly
"Previously my bank statement was rejected due to unclear translation. This time they corrected everything properly. Re submission was easy. Fair pricing and friendly replies."
University Documents Done Fast
"As a student applying in Singapore, I needed Arabic transcripts in English. They handled carefully. Meaning was accurate. Delivered before deadline. Stress level went down immediately."
Medical Report Translation Help
"When my father needed medical follow up, hospital asked English report. They translated Arabic report clearly. Doctor understood without issue. Very respectful and quick service."
Urgent Same Day Support
"Suddenly embassy requested English version of my Arabic visa paper. I contacted them morning. By evening I received certified copy. Fast turnaround and smooth WhatsApp sharing."
Other Arabic Translation Services and Guides
An ICA or overseas file rarely has one paper. Send the set together, and every name is spelt the same way on every page.
Helpful guides
Several Documents? One Bundled Quote
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Common Questions About Arabic Translation in Singapore
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA accept a certified Arabic translation, or must it be notarised?
For a private translation, plan for notarised. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a translation by a notary public in Singapore or the issuing country, or a private translation that is notarised or attested by the embassy. ICA does not endorse any translation company, so a company stamp alone is not enough. MOM and the Traffic Police accept our certified translation.
How much does Arabic translation cost in Singapore?
A certified Arabic translation starts at S$45 a page. The ICA version, with notary and SAL, starts at S$207.20 for a 1-page document, and each extra page adds S$45. Long business files start at S$0.18 a word. Same-day adds S$20 a page. Send us the scan and you get a fixed, itemised price within the hour.
Do I need SAL authentication, an apostille or embassy legalisation?
For ICA, you only need the notarised version; SAL adds its apostille, and the S$87.20 fee is included. For papers going abroad, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Morocco and Tunisia accept the SAL apostille. The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon also need their embassy's stamp after SAL. We arrange it and quote it first.
My ICA deadline is close. Can you still help?
Often, yes. A short document sent before 11am on a weekday can be translated the same day for S$20 more a page. The notary and SAL steps depend on their schedules and usually add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, and we will tell you honestly whether it is possible.
Do I get a PDF and a paper copy? Do you need the original?
A clear photo or scan is enough, and your original stays with you. A certified translation comes as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. A notarised set comes as a PDF for upload plus the signed paper set. Collect it from our office, or we courier it for a small fee.
My UAE birth certificate is partly in English. Does it still need translating?
Yes, for ICA. Every part that is not in English needs an official translation, including stamps and seals. We translate the Arabic parts, check that the printed English matches, and notarise the set for ICA. Send a photo first and we tell you what needs work.
My certificate uses Hijri dates. How do you translate them?
We keep the Hijri date as written and add the Gregorian date next to it in a translator's note, so the officer can match it to your passport. A second person checks every converted date.
My name is spelt differently on my certificate and my passport. What happens?
We use the passport spelling and add a short translator's note that links the two. This also covers a change of nationality or family name since the document was issued. Send your passport page with the document.
Can I translate my own Arabic document for ICA?
Not on its own. A translation by you, a friend or an app is not one of the routes ICA lists. It would still need to be notarised or attested by the embassy. It is simpler to start with a professional translation that goes straight to the notary.
Can you translate English documents into Arabic for the UAE or Saudi Arabia?
Yes, into Modern Standard Arabic, typeset right to left. For Saudi Arabia, we notarise it with the SAL apostille. For the UAE, the papers also go to the UAE Embassy. Some UAE offices want a UAE-licensed translator, so ask the office first, and we will tell you honestly if that applies.
Get Your Arabic Translation Done the Right Way
Send photos of your papers, tell us which office or country they are for, and get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.