Who needs a degree certificate translated in the UAE
New employees whose employer needs the degree for the work permit and residency file. Professionals applying for degree equivalency or a professional licence. Golden Visa applicants whose category asks for an academic qualification. Students applying to a UAE university with a certificate from abroad. And graduates of Arab universities who need their Arabic degree in English for a job, a university or an immigration file outside the UAE. In every case the authority reads one language, and the certificate is in another.
Which translation do you need?
| Your certificate | Translation | Price |
|---|---|---|
| In English (UK, US, Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Australian and other English-medium universities) | English to Arabic | English and Arabic AED 15–45 per page; a one-page certificate sits towards the upper end, a transcript of several pages comes down |
| In another language (Russian, French, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Farsi, Spanish and others) | Into Arabic, or into English where the authority accepts it | AED 45–100+ per page |
| In Arabic, for use abroad | Arabic to English, or Arabic to another language | Arabic to English AED 15–45 per page; other languages AED 45–100+ per page |
UAE government departments and most equivalency and licensing steps need Arabic. Some employers and universities working in English accept English. Tell us where the certificate is going and we will confirm before you pay.
Academic documents and where they are used
| Document | Usually needed for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Degree certificate or diploma | Work permit (MoHRE), residency (ICP, GDRFA), equivalency, licensing, employers | The core document; attestation stamps on the back are translated too |
| Transcript, mark sheets, diploma supplement | Equivalency, university admission, some employers | Several pages; translated with the certificate as one set |
| Provisional or degree completion letter | Employers and visas while the final certificate is pending | Translated as issued, with its date |
| High school certificate | University admission in the UAE | Often needed with the degree for equivalency |
| Professional licence or membership certificate | Professional licensing, employers | Translated with the degree when the licensing body asks |
| Attestation and apostille certificates | Every authority that asked for attestation | Translated with the document they are attached to |
What matters when translating a degree certificate
- Your name must match your passport, letter for letter, and your Emirates ID in Arabic. Send both with the certificate.
- Grades, GPA and grading scales are translated as written, not converted. The translation shows the grade and the scale exactly as the university printed them; the equivalency body or employer does its own conversion.
- The degree title, major and faculty are translated by their meaning and kept consistent between the certificate and the transcript.
- The university's official English or Arabic name is used where it has one; otherwise the name is transliterated and kept the same across every page.
- Dates of enrolment, graduation and issue, the certificate number and the registrar's details are copied exactly.
- Seals, signatures, stamps, attestation stickers and any apostille are translated with the document. A translation that skips the back of the certificate is incomplete.
Attestation before or after translation
Degrees issued abroad usually need attestation of the original before translation, and some authorities then require the translation itself to be attested. Equivalency applications normally start from an attested original. The order depends on the authority, so tell us where the certificate is going and we will say which order applies before you pay.
How much does degree certificate translation cost?
- English to Arabic and Arabic to English
- AED 15–45 per page; a one-page certificate sits towards the upper end
- Other languages
- AED 45–100+ per page
A certificate and transcript sent together cost less per page than the certificate alone. Send your documents on WhatsApp and you get the price and delivery time before any work starts. See all prices.
How to order
- Send your documentsSend the certificate, both sides, and the transcript on WhatsApp to +971 55 947 4486, with your passport copy. A clear scan or photo is fine.
- Say where they are goingMoHRE, ICP or GDRFA, equivalency, a licensing body, a university or an employer, so we confirm the language and whether attestation comes first.
- Confirm and receive it onlineYou get the exact price and delivery time first. The certified, stamped translation arrives as a PDF.
Degree certificate translation questions
Do you translate degree certificates into Arabic for work permits and visa files?
Yes. Degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts and mark sheets are translated into Arabic and certified and stamped on every page by a UAE Ministry of Justice licensed sworn translator, for MoHRE work permit files, ICP and GDRFA residency files and employer records. Send both sides of your certificate on WhatsApp at +971 55 947 4486 with your passport copy.
Is the translation accepted for degree equivalency?
The certification is by a UAE Ministry of Justice licensed sworn translator, which is what UAE authorities require. The equivalency body's own requirements, such as attestation of the original, the transcript, or proof of study, stay with that body, so check its checklist and tell us where the certificate is going.
How much does degree certificate translation cost in Dubai?
English to Arabic and Arabic to English: AED 15–45 per page; a one-page certificate sits towards the upper end and a transcript of several pages comes down towards AED 15 per page. Every other language: AED 45–100+ per page. Send your documents on WhatsApp at +971 55 947 4486 for the exact price before any work starts.
Do I need the transcript translated too?
It depends on the authority. Equivalency applications and many universities ask for the transcript; most work permit and residency files ask for the degree certificate alone. Translating both together keeps names, course titles and dates consistent and lowers the price per page. Tell us where the documents are going and we will say what to include.
Does my degree need attestation before translation?
Degrees issued abroad usually need attestation of the original before translation, and some authorities then require the translation itself to be attested. The order depends on the authority, so tell us where the certificate is going and we will say which order applies before you pay.
How long does degree translation take?
As fast as 6 hours for an English and Arabic certificate that is clear and readable. Transcripts of several pages, other languages and poor scans take longer, and the delivery time is confirmed with the price before you confirm. Tell us your deadline and the job is prioritised.
Will you convert my grades or GPA?
No. Grades, GPA and the grading scale are translated exactly as the university printed them, so the authority sees what the original says. Converting them is the job of the equivalency body or the employer, and a translation that changes them would be rejected.
Do I need to visit an office?
No. Send your documents on WhatsApp at +971 55 947 4486 or by email to translate@mairit.ae, and the certified translation is delivered online as a PDF, stamped on every page by the licensed translator. There is no office visit, and you can order from anywhere in the UAE or from abroad; if the authority needs a hard copy, we say so and arrange it.
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