Sworn Arabic translator in Brussels
Birth and marriage certificates, judgments, diplomas, criminal record extracts: your documents from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq or the Gulf States translated from Arabic into French or Dutch by a sworn translator, and your Belgian documents translated into Arabic. Usually within 24 hours.
- Arabic ↔ French, Dutch and English
- Documents from every Arabic-speaking country
- Apostille and legalisation: we guide you
- In Brussels since 2002
- Sworn translators
- 100+ languages
- Quote in 5 minutes
They trust us
The Arabic documents we translate most often
Birth certificate
Full certificate or extract: marriage, nationality, family reunification.
See the page →Civil statusMarriage certificate
Marriage abroad, family reunification.
See the page →JusticeJudgment and divorce deed
Divorce, custody, kafala, court decisions.
See the page →JusticeCriminal record
Extract for a visa, a job, a procedure.
See the page →StudiesDiploma and transcript
Baccalaureate, bachelor, master: equivalence, employment.
See the page →ProceduresDriving licence
Exchanging a non-European licence for a Belgian licence.
See the page →Does your document need an apostille or legalisation?
Before it can be used in Belgium, a foreign document usually has to be authenticated in its country of origin. The procedure depends on the country that issued it:
| Country of origin of the document | Formality before translation |
|---|---|
| Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman | Apostille issued by the competent authority of the country |
| Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait | Legalisation by the authorities of the country, then by the competent Belgian consular post |
Algeria has applied the apostille since 9 July 2026. These formalities do not in themselves guarantee that the document will be accepted: the Belgian authorities may ask for other documents. Tell us the country: we confirm the procedure in the quote.
Is your certificate already in Arabic and French?
Some countries issue civil status certificates in Arabic and French. If the French part is complete and legible, a translation is sometimes unnecessary: the authority decides. Send us the document before ordering: we will tell you honestly whether a translation is needed.
For your Belgian documents intended for an Arabic-speaking country, we translate into Modern Standard Arabic, understood by all authorities, and we arrange the apostille or legalisation of the translation with the FPS Foreign Affairs.
What matters in a sworn translation from Arabic
Proper names
Names are transcribed exactly as in the passport or residence card, to avoid discrepancies between your documents.
Dates
Dates according to the Islamic calendar are translated as they appear on the certificate.
Marginal notes
Notes in the margin (marriage, divorce, correction) are translated too.
Stamps and signatures
Stamps, seals and signatures are mentioned and described in the translation.
Handwritten certificates
Handwritten or old certificates are translated with care; a legible scan speeds up the quote.
Both directions
We also translate your Belgian documents into Arabic, for your procedures in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia or elsewhere.
Your sworn translation from Arabic in 4 steps
Send your document
A clear photo or scan, via the form, by email or WhatsApp, with the destination country.
Receive your fixed price
A project manager replies within 5 minutes with a firm price and deadline.
Sworn translation
Translated by a sworn translator, proofread, then signed electronically.
Delivery
Usually within 24 hours, as a PDF; on paper by post if the authority requires it.
These pages may help you
Sworn translation in Brussels
Everything about our sworn translations.
See sworn translation →AbroadApostille and legalisation
For a document to be used abroad.
See apostille →PricePrice of a sworn translation
What affects the price, what is included.
See prices →UrgentUrgent translation
A translation within very short deadlines.
See urgent translation →ServiceLegal translation
Contracts, deeds and legal documents.
See legal translation →LanguagesAll our languages
Over 100 languages, in every combination.
See the languages →An accurate, free, no-obligation quote
We support clients worldwide and in every language. Describe what you need and attach your document: a project manager will reply with the price and turnaround time.
- Fast reply, 7 days a week
- Fixed price, no hidden costs
- Your files remain confidential
Frequently asked questions about sworn translation from Arabic
Does my Moroccan certificate need an apostille?
In principle, yes: Morocco has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 2016. The certificate must bear a Moroccan apostille to be used in Belgium.
What about an Algerian document?
Algeria has applied the apostille since 9 July 2026: an apostille from the competent Algerian authority now replaces consular legalisation.
My document is in Arabic and French: does it need to be translated?
Not necessarily. If the French part is complete, the authority may accept it as it is. Send it to us: we will tell you whether a translation is needed.
Do you translate into Dutch and English?
Yes. We translate from Arabic into French, Dutch and English, and from those languages into Arabic.
How much does a sworn translation from Arabic cost?
The price depends on the document, its length, its legibility and the deadline. Send a photo: you receive a fixed price within 5 minutes.
An Arabic document to translate?
Send it to us: a project manager replies within 5 minutes with a fixed price and deadline.